Finance Intern

Mortenson; Minnesota; On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a motivated Finance Intern in Minnesota to join our team during summer 2027. You will work with project teams to support accounting tasks and build foundational finance skills across our construction projects.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in project accounting, financial reporting, and analysis, while collaborating across departments to improve processes and leverage AI for automation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate, four-year degree in Accounting or Finance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teams during the internship period (summer 2027).
• Assist with core finance and accounting tasks.
• Support development and/or enhancement of analysis, reports, and dashboards for internal customers.
• Provide administrative and analytical support to the broader organization.
• Gain exposure to project profitability reporting & analysis on large scale construction projects.
• Perform analyses to understand general and construction industry financial concepts.
• Partner with finance and business teams to improve processes and leverage AI for automation.
• Support the team with ad hoc requests.

Skills

Project accounting exposure

Group Finance & performance analysis

Financial reporting & accounting

Finance technology & reporting

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Finance Intern

Join a team that’s passionate about building inspiring spaces and pushing the industry forward in smarter, more innovative ways. As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. At Mortenson, we’re grounded in offering meaningful work, real career growth, and a collaborative culture where your ideas and contributions matter.

We’re looking for motivated, adaptable individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy working with a diverse range of people. If you’re proactive, curious, and ready to make an impact while growing your career, check out our opportunities!

As an intern, you’ll get hands‑on experience right away, working alongside project teams and partners to keep things moving. You’ll help solve real problems, stay organized, communicate across teams, and make an impact from day one while building the foundation for your career.

Responsibilities

We are seeking dynamic and highly motivated individuals to join our team as Finance Interns to assist the teams during the summer of 2027.

Highlights of your time with this Mortenson internship could include:

• Exposure to Project Accounting, Group Finance & Performance Analysis, Financial Reporting & Accounting, Finance Technology & Reporting
• Assisting the teams with core finance and accounting tasks
• Supporting the development and/or enhancement of analysis, reports, and dashboards for our internal customers
• Providing administrative and analytical support to the broader organization
• Gaining exposure to project profitability reporting & analysis on large scale construction projects
• Performing various analyses that will give you exposure to general and construction industry financial concepts
• Partner with finance and business teams to improve processes, enhance financial reporting, and leverage AI for automation. Gain hands‑on experience solving real business challenges and driving operational efficiencies.
• Supporting the team with ad hoc requests

Program Overview

Our summer intern program (May - August 2027) is designed to give you real, hands‑on experience from day one, working on meaningful projects that directly impact the business. You’ll gain exposure to innovative work, build professional skills through development opportunities, and be supported by a team that values your growth. Your ideas matter here, and you’ll have the chance to contribute, learn, and make a difference while exploring your career path.

Required Qualifications

Cultivate your skills in your chosen field of study and build your career with Mortenson. We look forward to hearing from you if you:

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate, four‑year degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Have previous related internship experience
• Are currently enrolled as an undergraduate junior
• Have a basic understanding of construction and generally accepted business practices
• Demonstrate strong collaboration, communication, and problem‑solving skills and show initiative and leadership
• Showcase a positive and professional attitude and solid customer service skills
• Are detail‑oriented, organized, and can effectively handle multiple competing priorities

The hourly wage for college Interns starts at $18. Students may be paid higher wages based on their year in school.

Please make note

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items To Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.