Financial Analyst - FP&A and Controllership (Remote, Part-Time)

About the Role

Mercor, a company linking top-tier creative and technical professionals with premier AI research institutions, seeks a seasoned Finance Expert specializing in FP&A, controllership, and operational finance. Headquartered in San Francisco and backed by notable investors, Mercor offers a remote contract opportunity with compensation ranging from $95 to $125 per hour.

Key Responsibilities

• Construct and evaluate budgets, forecasts, scenario-based models, and variance analyses to support financial planning.
• Develop or examine board-level reports, define KPIs, conduct cohort analysis, and review unit economics.
• Analyze revenue streams, sales pipeline, operational drivers, and incorporate cross-functional planning assumptions.
• Assess financial close processes, consolidations, revenue recognition practices, and internal control frameworks.
• Detect calculation inaccuracies, inconsistent terminologies, weak assumptions, and unsupported conclusions from management.
• Communicate findings clearly with well-structured written reports.

Required Qualifications

• Between 5 to 10 years’ experience in FP&A or 6 to 12 years in controllership roles for practitioner-level positions; senior reviewer roles require 10 to 18 years.
• Proven professional expertise within FP&A, strategic finance, revenue operations, business intelligence, controllership, accounting, or related finance functions.
• Advanced financial modeling abilities, proficient management reporting, and strong business partnership skills.
• CPA certification is highly preferred for accounting and controllership responsibilities.
• Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to link financial outcomes to operational factors.
• Valuable experience includes reviewing team outputs, managing close procedures, and delivering presentations to senior leadership, especially for senior roles.

Application Procedure

• Submit a detailed resume.
• Complete an AI-based interview derived from the resume content.
• Fill out and submit the required application form.

Additional Information

• For interview process details and platform guidance, candidates are encouraged to consult the company's support channels.
• Assistance inquiries can be directed via email to support@mercor.com.
• Applications are reviewed daily; candidates should finalize all interview and application phases to ensure consideration.