Audit Methodology Engineer

About FieldguideFieldguide is establishing a new state of trust for global commerce and capital markets through automating and streamlining the work of assurance and audit practitioners specifically within cybersecurity, privacy, and financial audit. Put simply, we build software for the people who enable trust between businesses.We’re based in San Francisco, CA, but built as a remote-first company that enables you to do your best work from anywhere. We're backed by top investors including Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives, Bessemer Venture Partners, 8VC, Floodgate, Y Combinator, DNX Ventures, Global Founders Capital, Justin Kan, Elad Gil, and more.We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. We need people from all backgrounds and walks of life to help build the future of audit and advisory. Fieldguide’s team is inclusive, driven, humble and supportive. We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture that we are building, seeking teammates that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but care deeply about supporting each other's growth.As an early stage start-up employee, you’ll have the opportunity to build out the future of business trust. We make audit practitioners’ lives easier by bringing together up to 50% of their work and giving them better work-life balance. If you share our values and enthusiasm for building a great culture and product, you will find a home at Fieldguide.About The RoleAs an Audit Methodology Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping Fieldguide’s methodology solutions. You will act as the bridge between audit methodology and ensuring our agentic platform delivers accurate, contextual, and explainable methodology that auditors can trust and that meets the requirements of audit standards.You will focus on operationalizing methodology documentation and guidance within the platform. Your role will ensure the methodology and testing agents reflect professional standards, firm guidance, and industry nuances, while continuously learning and improving.You will work closely with product, engineering, and AI teams to ensure our platform translates audit standards, methodology content and professional judgment into reliable AI-powered workflows.This requires a detailed oriented person, solid judgment, and the ability to navigate both standardized and non-standardized content (including professional standards). It’s a great opportunity for someone who is methodical, curious, and interested in learning the inner workings of financial audits.What You’ll DoMethodology ManagementDefine the structure and logic behind Fieldguide's out-of-the-box methodology content with our methodology partnersDesign and define how audit standards translate into methodology content and audit procedures within the platformStructure guidance from US GAAS, PCAOB standards, and other relevant frameworks into usable, well-organized contentIdentify key industry procedures, testing approaches, internal control testing and practice guidance to incorporate into methodologyManage and oversee the methodology content and engagement template ingestion and review process to ensure completeness and accuracy of the methodology contentReview and refine methodology and engagement templates incorporating auditor feedback from real-world usageAI CollaborationPartner with AI architects and engineers to translate professional standards and practitioner judgment into prompts, workflows, and guardrails for methodology and testing agentsWork with product teams to turn audit standards and industry guidance into functional specifications and user workflowsImplementation & MaintenanceSupport financial audit implementation teams, including bespoke methodology builds, customization, and annual updatesEnsure methodologies and customizations are implemented with appropriate quality control rigor, including version control, review/approval processes, and documentation of changesMonitor regulatory and industry developments and advise on their product implicationsMaintain and evolve the audit knowledge base as standards and guidance changeWhat We’re Looking ForCPA required5+ years of public accounting experienceStrong expertise in AICPA auditing standards (GAAS), PCAOB and audit methodologyExperience with audit technology, automation, or AI-enabled tools, audit methodologies, templates, or workpapers.Working knowledge of quality control/quality management standards (e.g., SQMS 1, PCAOB QC standards) as they relate to methodology development and audit documentationAbility to translate professional standards into structured workflows and logicStrong analytical thinking and ability to work cross-functionally with product and engineering teamsInterest in the intersection of audit, data, and AINice to HaveInterest in contributing to process improvement and optimization.Experience working in audit methodology or national office rolesExpertise in international auditing standards and methodologiesExposure to LLMs, prompt design, or AI-assisted workflowsCompensation Range: $170K - $205K