Internal Controls & Audit Intern – Finance

Grande Cheese Company; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Farm-to-fork experience

Networking events with executives

Volunteer opportunities

Personal development events

Job summary

Grande Cheese Company is offering a 2027 Summer Internship in the Internal Controls Department. This program provides hands‑on experience supporting financial, operational, and compliance audit projects, while building a foundation in risk assessment, audit planning, and testing procedures.

You’ll work with seasoned professionals to develop collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Student in junior or senior year pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Finance and/or Accounting from an accredited school.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Standards, financial analysis concepts, budgeting, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing internal audit procedures across financial, operational, and compliance areas.
• Perform audit procedures, including data analysis, process walkthroughs, and testing of internal controls under the guidance of the Internal Controls Senior Manager.
• Collaborate with the Internal Controls Senior Manager to identify control gaps and process improvement opportunities, and operational efficiencies.
• Analyze financial and operational processes to support risk assessment and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Document audit work performed, summarize observations, and assist in preparing reports and recommendations for management.
• Present audit observations, project results, and recommendations to finance and business stakeholders.
• Gain exposure to a variety of business functions, including Business Unit Finance, Supply Chain Finance, Corporate Accounting, Treasury, Payroll, and Business Technology.
• Support special projects and initiatives related to internal controls, compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment while developing professional skills in communication, problem‑solving, project management, and relationship building.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Project management

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance and/or Accounting

Tools

GAAP

Job description

Grande Cheese Company is offering a 2027 Summer Internship in the Internal Controls Department. This program provides hands‑on experience supporting financial, operational, and compliance audit projects, while building a foundation in risk assessment, audit planning, and testing procedures.

You’ll work with seasoned professionals to develop collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and project management skills.