Finance & Compliance Intern: AI-Smart Consulting

Crowe Advisory LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe Advisory LLC in Chicago seeks a consulting professional focused on accounting and compliance within Crowe’s Finance & Compliance team. You will work on financial statement reviews, regulatory testing, and engagement support across projects, learning to manage client relationships and deliver high-impact solutions.

Role emphasizes growth, critical thinking, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to pursue CPA/CIA credentials and client-facing responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor’s or master's degree in accounting.
• Potential to begin pursuit of CPA, CIA, or other relevant credentials.

Responsibilities

• Gather and review financial & compliance documentation for initial assessment.
• Verify that required documentation aligns with GAAP, IFRS and regulatory guidelines.
• Conduct basic compliance testing (SOX controls, AML checks).
• Track and document any identified exceptions or non-compliant activities.
• Prepare and organize workpapers with testing samples, results and observations.
• Ensure traceability of findings per firm/industry standards.
• Support engagement execution with data entry, reconciliations, or preliminary analyses.
• Assist with engagement administration: scheduling, file management, project trackers.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication with senior management and regulators.
• Apply business writing to produce client-ready deliverables.
• Demonstrate critical thinking to solve problems and improve outcomes.
• Thrive in fast-paced environments and adapt to changing risk landscapes.
• Build relationships with clients and colleagues to support collaboration.
• Acquire new skills and concepts with a growth mindset.
• Apply analytical approaches to data and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver high-quality results with accountability and initiative.
• Excel in team settings and independent work to meet goals.
• Manage priorities in deadline-driven contexts.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Regulatory compliance

SOX controls

Attention to detail

Client communication

Business writing

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Relationship building

Education

Pursuing accounting degree

CPA/CIA credential pursuit potential

Job description

Crowe Advisory LLC in Chicago seeks a consulting professional focused on accounting and compliance within Crowe’s Finance & Compliance team. You will work on financial statement reviews, regulatory testing, and engagement support across projects, learning to manage client relationships and deliver high-impact solutions.

Role emphasizes growth, critical thinking, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to pursue CPA/CIA credentials and client-facing responsibilities.