Process Risk & Controls Intern - Client Impact & Growth

rsm; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM's Risk Consulting internship in San Francisco invites you to gain hands-on client experience across diverse industries. You’ll work with a dedicated Performance Advisor and support internal audits, SOX/compliance projects, and financial reporting controls.

Responsibilities include attending client meetings, preparing reports, and traveling to client sites. Strong communication, MS Office skills, and teamwork are essential; CPA pursuit is a plus.

Qualifications

• Pursuing at least a BA/BS degree or equivalent from an accredited university, expected completion of degree by December 2027 or June 2028
• Major in Accounting (preferred), Finance, Data & Analytics
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred
• Travel to assigned client locations may be required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office
• Strong multi-tasking and project management skills
• Ability to work as an effective member of a team
• Must possess a high degree of integrity and professionalism
• Certification or working towards certification as a CPA (preferred but not required)

Responsibilities

• Sit in on client meetings and support conducting consulting projects
• Preparing reports on consulting services performed for clients; delivering reports where appropriate and discussing results and recommendations with clients
• Traveling to client locations as requested to provide consulting services
• Completing client projects efficiently in accordance with the project timeline and critical dates
• Leveraging proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to analyze client information and document results and recommendations
• Opportunity to attend specific conferences, trainings, & meetings to continue professional development relevant to the role

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Project management

Integrity

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Data & Analytics

CPA certification (preferred)

Expected graduation Dec 2027 or Jun 2028

Tools

MS Office

Job description

RSM's Risk Consulting internship in San Francisco invites you to gain hands-on client experience across diverse industries. You’ll work with a dedicated Performance Advisor and support internal audits, SOX/compliance projects, and financial reporting controls.

Responsibilities include attending client meetings, preparing reports, and traveling to client sites. Strong communication, MS Office skills, and teamwork are essential; CPA pursuit is a plus.