SOX and Internal Controls Practitioner (AI)

TL;DR

SOX and Internal Controls Practitioner (AI): Translating real-world SOX testing judgment into reliable, AI-assisted workflows with an accent on prompting and refining AI agents. Focus on identifying engineering capabilities to enable better control testing and creating detailed evaluation criteria for AI performance.

Location: Remote (USA)

Salary: $60–$80 per hour

Company

hirify.global builds software to automate and streamline the work of advisory, audit, and tax practitioners at large CPA firms.

What you will do

• Partner with engineering, product, and design teams to translate SOX processes into scalable product capabilities.
• Co-develop AI agents by translating SOX testing methodology into specific guidance, decision rules, and examples.
• Write and refine prompts, execute testing workflows, and document failure modes.
• Analyze risk and control matrices to identify opportunities for improved agentic testing.
• Develop stress-test scenarios and create detailed error analyses and evaluation criteria.

Requirements

• At least four years of hands-on control testing experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, or internal controls.
• Expertise in business process control testing across a range of industries and firms.
• Strong written reasoning skills to turn professional judgment into clear rules and edge cases.
• Hands-on experience using AI tools and writing prompts.
• Must be based in the USA.

Nice to have

• Experience at the senior or manager level reviewing SOX workpapers or coaching testers.
• CPA, CIA, or similar relevant credential.
• Familiarity with ITGCs.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in creating AI workflows or tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid short-term contract engagement (initial term 8–12 weeks) with potential to extend.
• Direct contractor relationship.
• Opportunity to work with top-tier AI engineers and product partners on cutting-edge agentic workflows.