Finance & Accounting Intern (Summer 2027)

Travere Therapeutics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Travere Therapeutics is offering an 11-week Early Career Talent Internship in Finance & Accounting in San Diego. The program blends 2 onsite days with 3 virtual days each week and includes mentorship and cross-functional exposure.

The intern will work on a defined process-improvement project targeting accounting, internal controls, or financial reporting. Responsibilities include documenting current processes, analyzing pain points, and delivering practical recommendations.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in accounting, finance, business, economics, information systems, or a related field, with at least one semester to complete prior to graduation.
• Relevant coursework in accounting, internal controls, audit, process improvement, or data analysis is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Document the current state of a selected Finance or Accounting process, including key steps, stakeholders, inputs, outputs, and controls.
• Analyze relevant information to identify process pain points, inefficiencies, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Consider how existing technology could improve workflow, reporting, documentation, or controls.
• Collaborate with a Finance sponsor, process owners, and subject-matter experts to gather requirements and validate findings.
• Develop practical recommendations that balance process effectiveness, control considerations, and implementation feasibility.
• Create core project deliverables, including a process map, summary of findings and requirements, and recommendations.
• Prepare and deliver a final presentation to Finance leadership summarizing the project, analysis, recommendations, and learning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Documentation

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in accounting/finance/business/economics/IS

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Process mapping tools

Job description

Be a part of a global team that is inspired to make a difference in the lives of people living with rare disease.

At Travere Therapeutics, we recognize that our exceptional employees are vital to our success. We are a dedicated team focused on meeting the unique needs of rare patients. Our work is rewarding – both professionally and personally – because we are making a difference. We are passionate about what we do.

We are seeking talented individuals who will thrive in our collaborative, diverse, fast-paced environment and share in our mission – to identify, develop and deliver life-changing therapies to people living with rare disease. We stick by our values centered on patients, courage, community, and collaboration to pursue our vision of becoming a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the delivery of innovation and hope to patients in the global rare disease community.

At Travere Therapeutics, we are in rare for life. We continue to courageously forge new paths as we move toward a common goal of elevating science and service for rare patients.

Description

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of Travere as we continue to grow in support of our commitment to identify, develop, and deliver life-changing therapies to people living with rare disease. During Travere Therapeutics' 11-week Early Career Talent Internship Program, beginning June 7, 2027, the intern will work in a hybrid environment (2 days onsite and 3 days virtually per week) and gain mentorship and cross-functional exposure while contributing to team objectives. The internship program will conclude with an opportunity to deliver a final presentation summarizing project work, key findings, contributions, and learning from the internship to senior leadership.

The Finance & Accounting Intern will complete a defined process-improvement project focused on an accounting, internal controls, financial reporting, or management reporting process. The project will be based on current Finance priorities working closely with the sponsor, key stakeholders, and subject-matter experts.

Responsibilities:

• Document the current state of a selected Finance or Accounting process, including key steps, stakeholders, inputs, outputs, and controls.
• Analyze relevant information to identify process pain points, inefficiencies, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Consider how existing technology could improve workflow, reporting, documentation, or controls.
• Collaborate with a Finance sponsor, process owners, and subject-matter experts to gather requirements and validate findings.
• Develop practical recommendations that balance process effectiveness, control considerations, and implementation feasibility.
• Create core project deliverables, including a process map, summary of findings and requirements, and recommendations.
• Prepare and deliver a final presentation to Finance leadership summarizing the project, analysis, recommendations, and learning.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in accounting, finance, business, economics, information systems, or a related field, with at least one semester to complete prior to graduation.
• Relevant coursework in accounting, internal controls, audit, process improvement, or data analysis is preferred.

Additional Skills/Experience:

• The ideal candidate will embody Travere’s core values: Courage, Community Spirit, Patient Focus and Teamwork.
• Interest in accounting processes, internal controls including SOX, process documentation, and process improvement.
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with process mapping or analytical tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work to project milestones, incorporate coaching, and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
• All positions have an essential job function to be able to perform face to face work with colleagues and/or onsite in San Diego. No role is expected to be 100% remote.

Target Base Pay Range:

*$25 - 35 per hour

*This information is current as of the date of this posting and may be modified in the future. Actual pay offered to a candidate will depend on a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and location.

Employer of Record and Benefits:

This internship posting is for a temporary role supporting Travere Therapeutics through our third-party agency partner. The individual selected for this role will be employed by the third-party agency. Benefits offered by the third-party agency include medical, dental and vision coverage.

Travere Therapeutics, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us by sending an email to [e-mail]. Please note that this email address is to be used exclusively to request an accommodation with the online application, interview or hiring process only. Travere HR will not reply to emails sent to this address for any other reason.