Regulatory Compliance Specialist - Accounting Domain (Remote Contract)

About Verita AI

Verita AI is pioneering trustworthy data pipelines that empower AI systems to accurately interpret real-world accounting workflows, including close processes and complex judgment calls. The company's founding team comprises experts from notable organizations such as Mercor, Hudson River Trading, Citadel, Stanford, and Yale. Currently, Verita AI is a seed-stage startup valued at $25 million, having secured $6 million in funding led by Kindred Ventures.

Role Overview

Crossing Hurdles is hiring a Regulatory Compliance Specialist with a deep accounting background to assist Verita AI in developing their data pipelines. The specialist will leverage expertise to assess AI-generated results for domain accuracy, pinpoint AI reasoning shortfalls, and convert authentic accounting workflows into structured training data for AI improvement. This is a long-term freelance opportunity allowing full remote flexibility, ideal for seasoned accounting and compliance professionals appreciating detailed, precise work.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess AI-generated content for correctness, reasoning integrity, and compliance with accounting standards across various workflows.
• Translate practical accounting procedures into clearly structured tasks feeding AI training models.
• Identify gaps, unusual cases, and errors in reasoning demanding specialized domain knowledge.
• Clearly document underlying assumptions, thought processes, and decision-making logic in written form.
• Offer structured, actionable feedback for engineering and research teams to optimize AI system functionality.

Domain Expertise Areas

• Month-end and year-end close activities
• Journal entries, accruals, and reconciliation of accounts
• Financial reporting and compliance mandates
• Application and understanding of GAAP and IFRS standards
• Audit procedures and internal financial controls

Candidate Requirements

• Between 5 to 8+ years in accounting, auditing, financial reporting, or regulatory compliance roles.
• Strong expertise in GAAP; knowledge of IFRS is advantageous.
• Experience using ERP platforms such as NetSuite, SAP, or QuickBooks.
• CPA certification is preferred, though equivalent qualifications and experience will be considered.
• Ability to communicate complex technical reasoning and judgments effectively in writing.

Work Arrangement and Expectations

• All tasks are performed asynchronously through Slack and internal platforms.
• Minimal meetings and no fixed schedules, with an expectation for regular weekly involvement.
• A minimum engagement of 10 hours weekly, with 15-20+ hours preferred.
• Self-management and consistent delivery without close supervision are essential.

Compensation Details

• Hourly rate ranges from 100 to 125 USD based on experience.
• Payments occur biweekly via Deel.
• Engagement is classified as a long-term freelance contract.
• Working hours are monitored through Insightful.
• High-performing individuals might be offered retainer contracts in the future.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Has previous ownership or significant contribution to month-end or year-end close processes and understands potential pitfalls at each phase.
• Shows high attention to detail with an ability to spot overlooked errors.
• Comfortable tackling ambiguous and edge-case scenarios requiring professional judgment.
• Can clearly and independently explain reasoning in writing without repeated verbal clarification.