Advanced Finance Excel Expert - US Remote
Listing checked September 13, 2026 · pay as published by Mercor
Overview
Cincinnatus LLC hires for this W-2 role and places you with a technology company, where your finance Excel skills train large language models. You will create spreadsheet tasks from real work in private equity, investment banking, hedge funds, equity research, accounting, or FP&A, then write solutions and feedback that teach AI systems how to model. The work centers on three-statement models, DCF/LBO valuations, forecasting, advanced formulas, and dashboards. Expect a remote schedule of 40 hours per weekday through September, then 20 hours per week. The role runs through an hourly engagement and requires US residency.
What You'll Do5
- 1Spot gaps in finance Excel knowledge across research teams and propose fixes that improve model output on spreadsheet tasks.
- 2Design realistic Excel assignments from your own work, covering financial models, valuations, forecasts, and data analysis.
- 3Write accurate solution files that show the right formulas, workbook structure, and logic.
- 4Review Excel tasks and answers from other contributors, then give written feedback on what works and what needs revision.
- 5Partner with subject matter experts to keep training data consistent and correct.
Requirements8
- 1Advanced, professional Excel skill with XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, dynamic arrays, PivotTables, dashboards, Power Query, Power Pivot, and macros or VBA.
- 2Hands-on finance experience in private equity, investment banking, hedge funds, or equity research; accounting or FP&A backgrounds also qualify.
- 3Direct work with three-statement models, LBO and DCF valuation, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- 4A clear record of career growth in finance or a related field.
- 5Prior AI training, data annotation, or model evaluation experience, ideally through Rubrics on Mercor or a comparable platform.
- 6Availability for 40 hours per week on weekdays through the end of September, then 20 hours per week after that.
- 7Strong written and verbal communication, problem-solving ability, and comfort working with other experts.
- 8US-based residency.
Who Should Apply
The ideal candidate has spent years building and reviewing financial models in Excel, not just running basic formulas. You can structure a three-statement model, build a DCF or LBO, and explain every step in writing. Finance professionals from private equity, investment banking, hedge funds, equity research, accounting, or FP&A fit best; candidates whose Excel work centers on simple spreadsheets, data entry, or dashboards without modeling depth will find less fit, and the role is limited to US residents. Fit scores often drop when applicants list Excel as a skill but show no advanced formula work, VBA, Power Query, or model examples. Another common miss is ignoring the schedule change from 40 hours per weekday through September to 20 hours per week afterward.
Salary Insight
Pay runs from $70 to $100 per hour through Cincinnatus LLC, which handles W-2 employment, payroll, benefits, and compliance. That range fits senior contract work for finance professionals who bring advanced Excel and modeling skills to private equity, investment banking, hedge funds, equity research, accounting, or FP&A. Your exact rate depends on domain depth, model complexity you have handled, and any prior AI training, annotation, or model evaluation experience.
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Application Tip
Lead with a short portfolio note that names the exact Excel tools you use, such as XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, dynamic arrays, Power Query, Power Pivot, and VBA, then tie each one to a real finance task you completed, like a three-statement model, DCF, LBO, or forecast. Mention any Mercor Rubrics or comparable annotation work and confirm your US location plus the 40-hour weekday schedule through September. Fit scores rise when reviewers see verifiable model examples, not just a skill list.
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