[Hiring] CFA Division Intern @The Standard

Role Description

The internship position within the Corporate Finance and Accounting department of The Standard involves a wide range of duties and activities. The goal of an internship in accounting is to apply knowledge acquired in the classroom to real-world situations, as well as gain the skills and experience that is necessary to prepare the student for a successful career in the finance or accounting fields.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Assistance with financial close and reporting & account reconciliations
• Accounting policy research & process improvement projects including peer company analysis
• Review and validation of analytical models
• Updates to accounting memos to support key positions
• Observation and meeting with executive leadership
• Other duties as assigned

During the duration of the internship, the candidate will be assigned to one manager to oversee their day-to-day work; however, there may be opportunities to work with several different teams in the division. The work will be conducted in an all-virtual remote environment.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be enrolled as full-time students for the duration of the internship
• Rising sophomores, juniors, seniors, and students pursuing advanced degrees are welcome to apply
• Sponsorship is not available for this internship opportunity
• Preferred majors in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Strong analytical skills as demonstrated by previous work experience, and/or course of study
• Experience working with MSOffice suite including Excel, Teams, Outlook. Experience in AI tools preferred

Benefits

• Up to three days of paid time off, plus paid holidays
• Scheduled events to network with your team and interns across the company (e.g., Coffee with the CEO, careers workshop, etc.)
• Interns are provided with all necessary equipment (i.e., laptop, monitor) needed to work from home and will attend the company’s virtual First Day Orientation to gain a deeper understanding of the company

Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate

• Winning together: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships with team members and stakeholders within the organization. Team-oriented and takes a collaborative approach to enhance subject matter expertise while contributing to project success.
• Improvement Mindset: Continuous learner - actively seeks out learning opportunities and demonstrates curiosity regarding the story behind the numbers. Strong analytical, conceptual, and critical thinking skills with a solutions-oriented mindset to help drive results.
• Adaptability: Utilizes creative problem-solving techniques to address new circumstances and presents ideas for solutions. Demonstrated willingness to learn new skills and accept feedback.