AI Finance Intern — Controller’s Office (Hybrid, Chicago)

MacArthur Foundation; Chicago (IL); Hybride; USD 18 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Housing assistance

Résumé du poste

The MacArthur Foundation invites applications for the Controller Office Intern - Summer 2027 in Chicago, IL. This paid internship, hybrid with in‑office days, runs June 8 through August 11, 2027 and pays $22 per hour.

Interns will support AI‑driven enhancements to financial operations, including investment accounting, grants, payroll, and reporting in a mission‑driven foundation. Candidates must be a current undergraduate or graduate student in accounting or finance, with strong analytical

Qualifications

• Current 2nd/3rd year undergraduate or graduate student majoring in Accounting or Finance.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, experience with data visualization tools (Power BI and Tableau) a plus.
• Working knowledge of AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT or CoPilot).
• Interest in nonprofit or global financial operations.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and eager to learn.

Responsabilités

• Using AI and data analysis tools to identify trends, anomalies and opportunities to improve financial operations.
• Assisting with AI enabled dashboards and reporting tools to strengthen financial tracking, and decision‑making.
• Supporting operational accounting projects, including reconciliations, audits, and process improvements by using AI.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Eagerness to learn

Formation

Accounting major

Finance major

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Claude

ChatGPT

Copilot

Description du poste

The MacArthur Foundation invites applications for the Controller Office Intern - Summer 2027 in Chicago, IL. This paid internship, hybrid with in‑office days, runs June 8 through August 11, 2027 and pays $22 per hour.

Interns will support AI‑driven enhancements to financial operations, including investment accounting, grants, payroll, and reporting in a mission‑driven foundation. Candidates must be a current undergraduate or graduate student in accounting or finance, with strong analytical