Controller

Job Title: Controller

Job Description

This role offers an experienced accounting and finance professional the opportunity to apply their expertise in an emerging field that is transforming the future of business. As a Controller focused on AI training and evaluation, you will use your background in financial reporting, controllership, audit, tax, and technical accounting to review and refine AI-generated content. You will create realistic accounting and finance scenarios, evaluate responses for technical accuracy, and help teach AI systems to think more like seasoned practitioners. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys analytical work, wants meaningful exposure to AI and large language models, and is looking for a flexible, high-impact consulting opportunity in a fully remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Review accounting-related scenarios and AI-generated responses for technical accuracy and completeness.
• Analyze financial reporting, audit, tax, and accounting-related content to ensure it aligns with professional standards and best practices.
• Provide expert feedback and recommendations to improve the quality, clarity, and reliability of AI-generated output.
• Develop realistic accounting and finance business cases and scenarios based on professional experience in areas such as controllership, revenue recognition, lease accounting, treasury, and month-end close.
• Create clear, well-structured explanations of accounting concepts, technical accounting issues, and practical applications for use in AI training.
• Identify inaccuracies, inconsistencies, and gaps in AI-generated content and propose specific improvements.
• Evaluate AI reasoning and logic in financial and accounting contexts and highlight errors or weaknesses in analysis.
• Collaborate with project teams to refine guidelines and standards for evaluating and improving AI responses.
• Work independently to manage workload, maintain high quality standards, and meet project timelines over the full engagement period.
• Use AI and large language model tools at a user level to test, review, and iterate on accounting and finance outputs.

Essential Skills

• Approximately 7+ years of substantive accounting experience, with a strong foundation in practical, hands-on work.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• background in public accounting, corporate accounting, audit, tax, advisory, FP&A, financial reporting, or finance operations.
• Expertise in financial reporting and controllership.
• Strong technical accounting skills, including experience with revenue recognition and lease accounting.
• Experience with internal controls and SOX compliance.
• Exposure to treasury activities and month-end close processes.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting concepts clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively in a fully remote environment.
• General familiarity with AI and large language model (LLM) tools at a user level.
• Availability to work 30–40 hours per week across the full 12-week engagement.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• CPA certification preferred but not required; practical expertise is highly valued.
• Advanced degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Experience developing or reviewing complex accounting and finance business cases.
• Comfort working in a consulting-style engagement with a focus on deliverables and outcomes.
• Interest in emerging technologies and how AI can support corporate finance, FP&A, investment analysis, and business decision-making.
• Motivation to contribute to the accuracy, reliability, and practical value of AI tools used by accounting and finance professionals worldwide.

Work Environment

This role operates in a fully remote work environment, allowing you to contribute from any location with reliable internet access. You will work 30–40 hours per week over a 12-week engagement, with the possibility of extension based on project needs and performance. The schedule offers flexibility while still requiring consistent availability to meet deadlines and collaborate as needed. You will primarily use AI and LLM-based platforms, along with standard productivity and communication tools, to evaluate and improve AI-generated accounting and finance content. The work environment emphasizes independent, focused, analytical work, and provides the opportunity to engage in high-impact projects that influence how AI supports finance organizations globally.

This is a Contract position based out of New York, NY.

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $75.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.