Risk Advisory Intern: Build Controls & Real-World Impact

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) in Minneapolis, MN, is seeking Risk Advisory Interns for a full-time summer internship from June 2027 to August 2027, requiring 40 hours per week. This program offers exposure to client service, internal controls and risk assessment across multiple industries.

Candidates should be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or MIS, with a preferred path toward CPA/CISA/CISSP/CIA certifications and a willingness to travel to client sites.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or MIS.
• Willingness to obtain CPA, CIA, CISA, CRISC and/or CISSP certification preferred.
• General knowledge of accounting principles and reporting of financial data.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office products.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Delivers high level of client service through positive interactions with clients in multiple industries, CLA staff and external entities that serve the client(s).
• Demonstrate awareness, understanding of client’s technical environment and business processes through discussions and review of available information with an emphasis on controls relevant to the business, network, security devices, servers and end-user computing devices.
• Documents supporting audit evidence in alignment with firm standards.
• Knowledge of internal controls with ability to identify key risks and mitigating controls.
• Communicates status of project including issues that need immediate attention to appropriate team member.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, MIS

Tools

MS Office

Job description

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) in Minneapolis, MN, is seeking Risk Advisory Interns for a full-time summer internship from June 2027 to August 2027, requiring 40 hours per week. This program offers exposure to client service, internal controls and risk assessment across multiple industries.

Candidates should be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or MIS, with a preferred path toward CPA/CISA/CISSP/CIA certifications and a willingness to travel to client sites.