Business Risk Intern - Summer 2027 - Greater Boston Area

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 41,328,000 - 46,838,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) is seeking Risk Advisory Interns for our Boston/Quincy, MA location. The position runs full-time with a 40-hour work week, expecting a June 2027 start and an August 2027 end date.

Primary responsibilities include delivering client service, evaluating client environments for controls, documenting audit evidence, and communicating project status. Candidates should be pursuing a related degree and may work toward CPA/CISA/CISSP-type certifications.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or MIS (preferred).
• Pursuit of CPA, CIA, CISA, CRISC, or CISSP certifications preferred.
• General knowledge of accounting principles and reporting of financial data.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office products.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Delivers high level of client service through positive interactions with clients in multiple industries, CLA staff and external entities that serve the client(s).
• Demonstrate awareness, understanding of client's technical environment and business processes through discussions and review of available information with an emphasis on controls relevant to the business, network, security devices, servers and end-user computing devices.
• Documents supporting audit evidence in alignment with firm standards.
• Knowledge of internal controls with ability to identify key risks and mitigating controls.
• Communicates status of project including issues that need immediate attention to appropriate team member.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/MIS

CPA/CISA/CIA/CRISC/CISSP certifications preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We strive every day to exemplify our CLA values - curious, collaborative, transparent, inclusive, and reliable. We are looking for individuals who believe in accountability for one's actions, take the initiative to make their vision a reality and place honesty, professionalism, conscientiousness and trust above all else.

CLA is dedicated to building a culture that welcomes different beliefs and perspectives, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

Our Boston/Quincy, MA location is seeking Risk Advisory Interns.

The anticipated start date for this role is: June 2027.

The anticipated end date for this role is: August 2027.

This internship position is full-time. Candidates should be able to commit to 40 hours per week.

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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivers high level of client service through positive interactions with clients in multiple industries, CLA staff and external entities that serve the client(s).
• Demonstrate awareness, understanding of client's technical environment and business processes through discussions and review of available information with an emphasis on controls relevant to the business, network, security devices, servers and end-user computing devices.
• Documents supporting audit evidence in alignment with firm standards.
• Knowledge of internal controls with ability to identify key risks and mitigating controls.
• Communicates status of project including issues that need immediate attention to appropriate team member.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Working towards the achievement of a bachelor's degree - Degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems strongly preferred.
• Working to obtain CPA, CIA, CISA, CRISC and/or CISSP certification preferred.
• General knowledge of accounting principles and reporting of financial data.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.
• Proficient with Microsoft (MS) Windows and Office products.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to client sites.

Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact the position of pay within the range.

The compensation range for this position in Massachusetts is: $30.00 - $34.00.

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Wellness at CLA

To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.

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