SOX and External Reporting Intern

CNH; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing support

Job summary

CNH Industrial invites a motivated accounting student to join our internship program in Oak Brook, IL. The Accounting Intern will split time between SOX Compliance and External Reporting in Corporate Accounting, gaining hands-on exposure to internal controls and public-company reporting.

The role emphasizes mentorship from CPAs, practical testing, and cross-functional collaboration with finance teams. Summer interns work full-time May–August, open to enrolled college students pursuing an

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Responsibilities

• SOX Compliance Support: Participate in process walkthroughs and document the flow of transactions from initiation through reporting.
• Assist in updating process narratives, flowcharts and risk and control matrices to reflect current-state processes and control changes.
• Support testing of internal controls over financial reporting by gathering evidence, preparing testing workpapers, and documenting attributes tested and results.
• Assist with coordination between the SOX team, internal audit, and the external auditors on testing requests and status reporting.
• External Reporting Support: Assist in preparing the quarterly Form 10-Q including assembling supporting schedules for the financial statements and footnotes.
• Perform tie-out of the filing document and support the earnings release process, including tie-out of the press release and supporting documents.
• Perform peer and industry benchmarking of disclosures, summarizing how comparable companies present selected topics.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

About Us

Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.

About Us

Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.

From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.

Grow a Career. Build a Future!

Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.

Intern Program Overview

We are committed to building a strong talent pipeline by investing in early career professionals. Our internship and co‑op programs provide mentorship, training, hands‑on experience, and growth opportunities that empower students to explore their career paths with confidence. Through competitive wages, networking events, social and volunteer activities, professional development workshops, and housing support, we strive to deliver one of the best internship experiences—designed to develop and inspire the talent of tomorrow. Summer interns work full‑time (40 hours per week) from May through August. Candidates must be currently enrolled college students actively pursuing a degree to participate in the internship program.

Job Purpose

The Accounting Intern will spend the summer split between the Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) Compliance team and the External Reporting team within Corporate Accounting. This is a hands‑on role where the intern will assist with internal control documentation and testing and will support the preparation and tie‑out of the Company’s quarterly SEC filings. The internship is designed to give an accounting student direct exposure to the internal control environment and the public company reporting process with mentorship from experienced CPAs and visibility to Corporate Controllership leadership.

Key Responsibilities

SOX Compliance Support:

• Participate in process walkthroughs with control owners across finance and operations, taking detailed notes and documenting the flow of transactions from initiation through reporting.
• Assist in updating process narratives, flowcharts and risk and control matrices to reflect current‑state processes and control changes.
• Support testing of internal controls over financial reporting by gathering evidence, preparing testing workpapers, and documenting attributes tested and results.
• Assist with coordination between the SOX team, internal audit, and the external auditors on testing requests and status reporting.

External Reporting Support

• Support preparation of the quarterly Form 10‑Q including assembling supporting schedules for the financial statements and footnotes.
• Perform tie‑out of the filing document.
• Support the earnings release process, including tie‑out of the press release and supporting documents.
• Perform peer and industry benchmarking of disclosures, summarizing how comparable companies present selected topics.

Experience Required

• Candidates must be pursuing (at minimum) a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Pay Transparency

The annual salary for this role is USD $20.34 - $25.75 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)

For roles open across multiple locations, the salary range indicated refers to the primary location. If a different location is considered, the applicable salary range will be communicated to candidates prior to the first interview.

What We Offer

We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility & Family building support
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off