2027 Risk and Accounting Advisory Services Consulting Internship

Plante Moran; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Plante Moran is recruiting for a role within the RAAS practice, focusing on enterprise risk services and internal controls. You will support projects in internal audit, SOX/JSOX, and ERM while assisting with client accounting and risk assessment models.

The position emphasizes growth, a strong culture, and opportunities to pursue CPA or CIA licensure while working in a primarily in-person environment. A rigorous benefits package supports professional development.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in accounting, economics, finance, or related field.
• Academic success with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• On track to sit for CPA or CIA exams with goal of licensure.

Responsibilities

• Perform enterprise risk services across internal audit, SOX/JSOX, and ERM.
• Develop risk assessment models and testing methodologies.
• Prepare proposals, engagement letters, and client reports.
• Provide accounting support and assist with client engagements.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Communication

Critical thinker

Organizational

Technical

Analytical

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, economics, finance, or related field

Job description

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Count on us. Our "we-care" culture is more than just a motto; it's a promise. From day one, we prioritize your growth, well-being, and success. You can count on us to support your career journey and help you achieve your professional goals. Join us.

Our Risk Accounting and Advisory Services (RAAS) team focuses on our clients' critical business needs. From internal controls to process to accounting transactions and everything in between, our integrated solution approach is designed to help enable and manage growth, leverage resources, and mitigate costs and risks.

Your role.

As You Venture Into Figuring Out The Major Business Drivers, We'll Give You The Flexibility To Integrate People Issues With Business Strategies. You'll Be Instrumental In Serving Our Clients Through Risk Services That Have Direct Impact To Our Clients Overall Business Processes. Your Work Will Include, But Not Be Limited To

• Performing enterprise risk services for a variety of disciplines including:
  • Internal Audit
  • SOX and JSOX Compliance
  • Enterprise Risk Management Framework Development
  • Quality Assurance Review
  • Process and Internal Control Improvement
  • Regulatory Compliance
• Providing reporting assistance and analysis for engagements:
  • Documenting and testing client internal control environments
  • Identifying and analyzing potential risks and mitigation strategies
  • Preparing proposals and engagement letters
  • Develop and implement risk-assessment models and methodologies
  • Produce reports and presentations that outline findings, explaining risks and recommending changes.
  • Assist with client accounting support
  • Research markets, tools and technology
• Technical accounting advice:
  • Assisting clients with post-merger integration of accounting activities
  • Providing short-term temporary accounting support
  • Providing counsel on implementation of new technical accounting standards into the everyday practice of an organization
• Interacts with other practice areas within management consulting and other practice areas including but not limited to audit, tax, wealth management and consulting.

The Qualifications.

• Detail-oriented leader with problem solving, communication, critical thinker, organizational, technical and analytical skills.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in accounting, economics, finance, or related field.
• Academic success (a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0).
• Preferred: On track to complete the requisite degree and supporting credits to sit for the CPA or CIA exam, with the goal of successfully obtaining the CIA or CPA license.

This is a non-exempt position and may require work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week. This position may require some local, national, and occasional international travel.

What makes us different?

On the surface, we’re one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll see what makes us different: we’re a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody ‘s perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” and an endless array of opportunities.At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities.

Plante Moran enjoys a “Workplace for Your Day” model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day.

Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person’s ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize — and celebrate — our many human differences, we’re able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace.

The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.

We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible