Business Risk Intern - Summer 2027 - Greater Boston Area

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Dental and vision

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) seeks Risk Advisory Interns for our Boston/Quincy, MA location. This full-time internship runs June 2027 through August 2027, requiring a 40-hour work week.

You'll deliver client services, review controls and IT processes, document evidence, identify risks and assist with project status communications while pursuing an Accounting/Finance/MIS degree and CPA/CISA/CISSP certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in progress; Accounting, Finance or MIS strongly preferred.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office products.

Responsibilities

• Delivers high level of client service with CLA staff and clients.
• Understands client environment and controls related to IT and business processes.
• Documents audit evidence in line with firm standards.
• Identifies key risks and mitigating controls.
• Communicates project status and issues to team members.

Skills

MS Windows

MS Office

Travel to client sites

Education

Accounting/Finance/MIS degree

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.

Location and Dates

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

Anticipated start date for this role: June 2027.

Anticipated end date for this role: August 2027.

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

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.

COMPENSATION

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.

BENEFITS

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.

WHY JOIN US / CAREER PROGRESSION

Start your inspired career. When you join CLA, you’ll have the opportunity to design your own inspired career. Career growth is about having new experiences and lots of exposure to different roles that stretch your comfort zone, expand your skills, and shape you as a leader.

At CLA, you have the freedom to explore many opportunities, including your choice of industry specialization, service capability, career path, and mobility.

Watch our video to see why people join CLA.

ABOUT CLA

CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. With nearly 9,000 people, more than 130 U.S. locations, and a global vision, we promise to know you and help you. For more information visit CLAconnect.com. Investment advisory services are offered through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor.

WELLNESS AT CLA

Wellness is shaped by our promise to know you and help you. We create opportunities for our people to live well and be happy by focusing on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being.

DEFERENCE / EEO / EQUALITY STATEMENTS

CLA is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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