Connecticut Innovations Internship I Accounting Team
About The Position
Join CI's Accounting Team to gain hands-on venture capital experience in a fast-paced, innovative environment. At CI, finance is front and center to what we do. It informs every investment we make and every dollar of capital we receive. It allows us to report on and evaluate our performance over time. And it turns insights into action by helping our team make informed decisions. In this role, you'll get to put your fingerprint on all facets of finance - from capital allocation and planning, to reporting and analysis, due diligence and investment management, accounting, and capital markets.
Requirements
- Current MBA or undergraduate student studying finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or a related field
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and identify key trends
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with financial modeling and forecasting techniques is a plus
- Demonstrated interest in venture capital, private equity, or corporate finance; experience in financial analysis, accounting, or investment-related coursework preferred
- Based in or studying in Connecticut
- Available to work on-site two days per week (Mondays and Wednesdays required) in New Haven
Responsibilities
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Support financial planning and budget management functions for operating companies including monitoring and analyzing results against budget and preparation of financial outlooks and financial forecasts.
- Help prepare monthly board and lender reporting packages.
- Capital Allocation and Long-term Planning
- Support the annual budgeting process across CI. This includes working with CI investors to model out projections and valuations, and the consolidation of our portfolio companies' forecasts for board approval.
- Trusted Finance Partner to Leadership
- Work with CI leadership to interpret key operational performance drivers and growth trends.
- Capital Sourcing
- Play an integral role in capital needs to fuel our investments, cash management, and equity recapitalization events
- Accounting
- Help evaluate the financial and impact performance of investments against their objectives and their competitive landscape.
- Support the accurate and timely creation and dissemination of financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external financial statements, reconciliations of accounts and performance reports.
- Support the cash management process including oversight for capital calls, capital expenditures, borrowing and lending activities and accounts payable (including signing of checks).
Benefits
- Level up your VC skills: Participate in a structured venture capital curriculum
- Develop professionally: Attend workshops to enhance business and leadership skills
- Work on real deals: Collaborate with interns and CI staff on active investments
- Network across Connecticut: Meet entrepreneurs, portfolio teams, and industry leaders
- Engage with founders: Attend live pitches and executive sessions
- Shape CI's future: Contribute to investments and process improvements
- Explore the ecosystem: Join day trips to portfolio companies and fund partners
- Enjoy perks: Great food, fun events, and exclusive CI swag
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
