Finance AI & Automation Intern (Hybrid, Summer)

RippleMatch, Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

CarGurus Finance is seeking a curious, analytical student to join as a Finance AI Solutions Intern for an 11-week summer program. You will help the Finance teams pilot responsible AI and automation projects to improve speed, accuracy, and insight.

The internship runs June through August 2027 in a hybrid model with the Boston, MA office about three days per week. You will partner with a Finance team on high-impact projects, gaining exposure to Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Finance Operations, and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree and eligible to complete a full-time summer internship.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to understand processes before improving them.
• Proficient in Excel or Google Sheets and comfortable working with structured data.
• Curious about AI and automation and interested in applying them responsibly in a business setting.
• Able to explain analyses or recommendations clearly to both technical and business audiences.
• Organized, detail-oriented, self-directed, and comfortable working through ambiguity with guidance.
• Interest in finance, accounting, operations, or data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Map a manual or data-intensive workflow with a Finance team and identify AI/automation opportunities.
• Build and test a scoped prototype using LLMs and tools like Excel/Sheets, SQL, or workflow platforms.
• Research and analyze use cases such as reconciliations, variance analysis, and vendor spend analysis.
• Validate outputs with process owners and document assumptions, review steps, limitations, and impact.
• Support governance for AI-assisted workflows, including guardrails, human review, and audit trails.
• Collaborate with Finance and cross-functional teams to improve data flows and processes.
• Present project outcomes and measured business impact to Finance leadership at internship end.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Excel/Google Sheets

Data literacy

Communication

Curiosity about AI

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Analytics/Economics/CS/IS

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

SQL

Workflow automation platforms

Job description

CarGurus Finance is seeking a curious, analytical student to join as a Finance AI Solutions Intern for an 11-week summer program. You will help the Finance teams pilot responsible AI and automation projects to improve speed, accuracy, and insight.

The internship runs June through August 2027 in a hybrid model with the Boston, MA office about three days per week. You will partner with a Finance team on high-impact projects, gaining exposure to Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Finance Operations, and