Finance AI Solutions Intern

CarGurus Early Careers; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

CarGurus Finance is seeking a curious, analytical student to join us as a Finance AI Solutions Intern for an 11-week Summer Internship. You will own a high-impact project with a Finance partner while gaining exposure to Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Finance Operations, and Procurement.

The program runs June–August 2027 with a hybrid model and 60% Boston office time (roughly three days per week). You will build prototypes using LLMs and tools like Excel or Google Sheets, and work on AI-driven process

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Economics, CS, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Eligible to complete a full-time summer internship.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to understand how processes work before improving them.
• Proficient in Excel or Google Sheets and comfortable working with structured data.
• Curious about AI and automation and applying them responsibly in a business setting.
• Clear written and verbal communication; able to explain analysis to 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 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, spend analysis, data extraction.
• Validate outputs with process owners; document assumptions, steps, limitations and impact.
• Support guardrails for AI-assisted workflows including human review and audit trails.
• Collaborate with Finance and other teams to understand data flows and improve processes.
• Present outcomes and measured business impact to Finance leadership at internship end.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Excel

Google Sheets

AI curiosity

Clear communication

Detail oriented

Self-directed

Education

Bachelor’s degree candidate (Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Economics, CS, IS)

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

SQL

Job description

At CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG), our mission is to give people the power to reach their destination. We started as a small team of developers determined to bring trust and transparency to car shopping. Since then, our history of innovation and go-to-market acceleration has driven industry-leading growth. In fact, we’re the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace, and we’ve been profitable for over 15 years.

What we do

The market is evolving, and we are too, moving the entire automotive journey online and guiding our customers through every step. That includes everything from the sale of an old car to the financing, purchase, and delivery of a new one. Today, tens of millions of consumers visit CarGurus.com each month, and ~30,000 dealerships use our products. But they're not the only ones who love CarGurus—our employees do, too. We have a people-first culture that fosters kindness, collaboration, and innovation, and empowers our Gurus with tools to fuel their career growth. Disrupting a trillion-dollar industry requires fresh and diverse perspectives. Come join us for the ride!

Role overview

CarGurus Finance is seeking a curious, analytical student to join us as a Finance AI Solutions Intern. You will help Finance teams identify repetitive, data-intensive work and pilot responsible AI and automation solutions that improve speed, accuracy, and insight.

You will own a primary, high-impact project with a Finance partner while gaining exposure to Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Finance Operations, and Procurement. Along the way, you will learn how a public-company Finance organization evaluates new technology: not only whether it works, but whether it is accurate, reviewable, secure, and scalable.

This is an opportunity to build a portfolio of practical work at the intersection of finance, data, process improvement, and AI, while receiving mentorship from Finance leaders.

As a Finance AI Solutions Intern, you will join a 11-week Summer Internship Program designed to give you hands‑on experience, expand your professional network, and build core industry skills. This full-time opportunity (40 hours per week) runs from June through August 2027. CarGurus operates on a hybrid working model, and candidates should expect to work out of our Boston, MA office 60% of the time (approximately three days per week).

What you'll do

• Partner with a Finance team to map a manual or data-intensive workflow and identify opportunities to improve it through AI, automation, or better analytics.
• Build and test a scoped prototype using various LLMs and approved tools such as Excel or Google Sheets, SQL, or workflow-automation platforms.
• Conduct research and analysis to support use cases such as reconciliations, exception review, variance analysis, vendor and spend analysis, contract or invoice data extraction, and finance-operations inquiries.
• Validate outputs with process owners; document assumptions, review steps, limitations, and measurable impact.
• Support Finance and Internal Controls stakeholders in documenting appropriate guardrails for selected AI-assisted workflows, including human review, evidence retention, and audit trails.
• Work with partners across Finance and, as needed, teams such as Sales Operations, Collections, and Finance Systems to understand data flows and improve processes responsibly.
• Present your project outcomes, recommendations, and measured business impact to Finance leadership at the end of the internship.

What you’ll bring

• You are currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, and are eligible to complete a full-time summer internship.
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and enjoy understanding how processes work before improving them.
• You are proficient in Excel or Google Sheets and comfortable working with structured data.
• You are curious about AI and automation and interested in applying them responsibly in a business setting.
• You communicate clearly in writing and in conversation, and can explain an analysis or recommendation to both technical and business audiences.
• You are organized, detail-oriented, self-directed, and comfortable working through ambiguity with guidance from experienced teammates.
• You have an interest in finance, accounting, operations, or how businesses use data to make decisions.

Helpful, but not required

• Coursework, academic projects, campus employment, or prior internship experience involving data analysis, prompt design, or workflow automation.
• Experience using AI tools to research, analyze data, draft content, or streamline a recurring task.
• Familiarity with CRM, ERP, billing, BI, or financial systems such as Salesforce, NetSuite, Zuora, Looker, or similar platforms.
• Exposure to internal controls, audit, risk, or compliance concepts.

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Position Pay Range

$25 - $25 USD

Working at CarGurus

We reward our Gurus’ curiosity and passion with best-in-class benefits and compensation, including equity for all employees, both when they start and as they continue to grow with us. Our career development and corporate giving programs, as well as our employee resource groups (ERGs) and communities, help people build connections while making an impact in personally meaningful ways. A flexible hybrid model and robust time off policies encourage work-life balance and individual well-being. Thoughtful perks like daily free lunch, a new car discount, meditation and fitness apps, commuting cost coverage, and more help our people create space for what matters most in their personal and professional lives.
CarGurus may require in-person interviews as part of our hiring process, particularly for positions based in our Boston and Dublin offices. Candidates selected for an in-person interview will be notified in advance. Please be aware that travel expenses are the responsibility of the candidate.

We welcome all

CarGurus strives to be a place to which people can bring the ultimate expression of themselves and their potential - starting with our hiring process. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We foster an inclusive environment that values people for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. That’s why we hope you’ll apply even if you don’t check every box listed in the job description. We also encourage you to tell your recruiter if you require accommodations to participate in our hiring process due to a disability so we can provide the appropriate support. We want to know what only you can bring to CarGurus.

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