Advisory Internship - Summer 2026

HCVT • Pasadena, CA

149d • $38 • Hybrid

About The Position

At HCVT, we believe every challenge presents an opportunity to positively impact our clients and people. Talented and ambitious individuals who seek limitless professional opportunities thrive at HCVT. Our team is known for its technical skill and ability to help clients address complex business issues all while investing in and supporting our people to provide a rewarding employee experience.
What We Do and Who We Serve
We offer Tax, Audit, Advisory, and Business Management services to our clients, which include private and public companies, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices. We also specialize in serving clients across the following industries: Private Equity, Real Estate & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, High-Net-Worth Individuals, Manufacturing & Distribution, Professional Services Firms, Technology, Healthcare, Nonprofit Organizations, and Affordable Housing.
We Live Our Core Values
Our values guide us in our day-to-day interactions with our clients and each other—Integrity at our Core; Building Success Together; Passion for Excellence; and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. We are focused and committed to the needs of our clients and our team.
Discover How Far You Can Go.
Opportunities abound at HCVT. Our firm has experienced steady growth since its founding in 1991 and continues to expand its client service offerings, creating new opportunities for professionals to grow their careers. We make significant investments in training and provide interesting, diverse, and intellectually stimulating client engagements for our teams to work on—the kind of work that helps you develop and refine your skills to advance in the profession.
HCVT’s Advisory Services team provides valuation opinions for a variety of purposes, including tax compliance, financial (GAAP) reporting, transaction opinions, and buy-sell agreements. In addition, our advisory services assist clients in the M&A process, including evaluating and/or preparing offers, negotiating the financial aspects of a term sheet, and evaluating potential synergies. We combine our accounting and finance acumen with sophisticated valuation methodologies and analyses.

Requirements

• On track to complete a bachelor’s or a master’s degree in finance, engineering or accounting by July 2027; minimum overall GPA of 3.0
• Competency in programming (SQL, Python, R etc.) and statistics
• Solid foundation of accounting and corporate financial theory
• Advanced excel and/or Power BI skills
• Strong technical aptitude and demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills
• Exhibit leadership skills that demonstrate strong judgement, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Able to learn in a fast-paced environment and receptive to feedback and coaching
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize responsibilities, and take initiative on projects
• High attention to detail
• A positive attitude and is a team player mentality with a can-do spirit

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with junior and senior members of the team to develop valuation and M&A financial models
• Work with our data analytics team to build reporting dashboards, and integrate client data facilitating more accurate, real-time information to clients and M&A deal teams
• Assist deal teams with M&A buy-side or sell-side transactions
• Assist in the completion of valuation engagements and client deliverables (including company research, comparable company benchmarking, analyses, written reports, etc.)
• Support business development efforts by conducting prospect research, performing industry analysis, and actively participating in client pitch meetings to showcase our value proposition.
• Develop strong relationships with firm professionals
• Participate in firm training and activities
• Work with your buddy and performance manager on professional development of both technical and soft skills

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees