Risk & Accounting Advisory Consulting Intern – Summer 2027

Wgaesf; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Plante Moran’s RAAS internship in Chicago/Denver/Southfield offers hands-on exposure to risk and accounting advisory work. You’ll explore internal controls, SOX/JSOX, and ERM while supporting client engagements.

As an intern, you’ll develop analytical skills, assist with model development, and collaborate with professionals across audit, tax, and consulting. This non-exempt summer program emphasizes growth and practical experience.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in accounting, economics, finance, or related field.
• Academic success (a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0).
• Preferred: On track to complete the requisite degree and supporting credits to sit for the CPA or CIA exam, with the goal of CIA or CPA license.

Responsibilities

• Perform enterprise risk services for a variety of disciplines including: Internal Audit, SOX and JSOX Compliance, ERM Framework Development, Quality Assurance Review, Process and Internal Control Improvement, Regulatory Compliance.
• Providing reporting assistance and analysis for engagements: Documenting and testing client internal control environments; Identifying and analyzing potential risks and mitigation strategies; Preparing proposals and engagement letters; Develop and implement risk-assessment models and methodologies; Produce reports and presentations outlining findings and recommendations.
• Assist with client accounting support; Research markets, tools and technology.
• Interacts with other practice areas within management consulting and other practice areas including audit, tax, wealth management and consulting.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Communication

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, economics, finance

GPA 3.0 or higher

Job description

Risk and Accounting Advisory Services Consulting - Intern (Summer 2027)

Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; Southfield, MI - On-site

Count on us. Our "we-care" culture is more than just a motto; it's a promise. From day one, we prioritize your growth, well-being, and success. You can count on us to support your career journey and help you achieve your professional goals. Join us.

Our Risk Accounting and Advisory Services (RAAS) team focuses on our clients' critical business needs. From internal controls to process to accounting transactions and everything in between, our integrated solution approach is designed to help enable and manage growth, leverage resources, and mitigate costs and risks.

What makes us different?

On the surface, we’re one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll see what makes us different: we’re a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody ‘s perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” and an endless array of opportunities.At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities. So,what are you waiting for? Apply now.

Job Responsibilities

Your role.

As you venture into figuring out the major business drivers, we'll give you the flexibility to integrate people issues with business strategies. You'll be instrumental in serving our clients through risk services that have direct impact to our clients overall business processes. Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Performing enterprise risk services for a variety of disciplines including:
  • Internal Audit
  • SOX and JSOX Compliance
  • Enterprise Risk Management Framework Development
  • Quality Assurance Review
  • Process and Internal Control Improvement
  • Regulatory Compliance
• Providing reporting assistance and analysis for engagements:
  • Documenting and testing client internal control environments
  • Identifying and analyzing potential risks and mitigation strategies
  • Preparing proposals and engagement letters
  • Develop and implement risk-assessment models and methodologies
  • Produce reports and presentations that outline findings, explaining risks and recommending changes.
  • Assist with client accounting support
  • Research markets, tools and technology
• Technical accounting advice:
  • Assisting clients with post-merger integration of accounting activities
  • Providing short-term temporary accounting support
  • Providing counsel on implementation of new technical accounting standards into the everyday practice of an organization
• Interacts with other practice areas within management consulting and other practice areas including but not limited to audit, tax, wealth management and consulting.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented leader with problem solving, communication, critical thinker, organizational, technical and analytical skills.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in accounting, economics, finance, or related field.
• Academic success (a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0).
• Preferred: On track to complete the requisite degree and supporting credits to sit for the CPA or CIA exam, with the goal of successfully obtaining the CIA or CPA license.

This is a non-exempt position and may require work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week. This position may require some local, national, and occasional international travel.

How to Apply

*This career opportunity and direct referral is intended for Evans Scholars.

Apply through Plante Moran's online application . Once you apply, email your resume to Dan Puglisi (ESF Sr. Director, Career Services) and include the location(s) you applied to for a direct referral.