Public Sector Finance Intern: Infrastructure & Debt

Baker Tilly International; Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly International is offering a Summer 2027 Public Sector Finance Intern role based in Minneapolis, MN. The intern will gain hands-on experience supporting municipal debt issuance and capital projects for state and local governments, utilities and school districts.

You will work with experienced municipal advisors on debt issuance, financial modeling and client-ready materials, learning how financing strategy, budgeting and market conditions come together to serve communities.

Qualifications

• No prior professional experience required; relevant coursework helpful.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to work accurately with financial data.

Responsibilities

• Support debt issuance engagements from early planning through transaction execution.
• Assist with evaluating financing alternatives, debt structures and repayment sources.
• Prepare and maintain financial analyses, debt models, schedules and client-ready materials.
• Analyze existing debt, future borrowing needs and revenue trends to inform decisions.
• Participate in client meetings and financing working-group discussions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint

Curiosity/learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, public administration, public policy, mathematics or related field

Enrollment in a master’s degree program such as MPA, MPP, MBA or similar (a plus)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Baker Tilly International is offering a Summer 2027 Public Sector Finance Intern role based in Minneapolis, MN. The intern will gain hands-on experience supporting municipal debt issuance and capital projects for state and local governments, utilities and school districts.

You will work with experienced municipal advisors on debt issuance, financial modeling and client-ready materials, learning how financing strategy, budgeting and market conditions come together to serve communities.