Deal Services Intern - Summer 2027 - Minneapolis, MN / Chicago, IL
About The Position
CLA is seeking a Deal Services Intern for its Chicago and Minneapolis offices for summer 2027. The anticipated start date is June 2027, and the anticipated end date is August 2027. The role involves supporting quality of earnings due diligence engagements for acquisitions by private equity investor groups and strategic corporate buyers. The position calls for someone who values accountability, initiative, honesty, professionalism, conscientiousness, and trust, and who contributes to an inclusive, collaborative culture. The compensation range is $27.00–$35.00 in Illinois and $27.00–$31.00 in Minnesota. CLA offers comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, and 401(k).
Requirements
- Be working toward a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; an Accounting or Finance degree is strongly preferred.
- Be achieving credit requirements to be eligible to sit for the CFA or CPA exam under state requirements.
- Have general knowledge of accounting principles and financial data reporting.
- Be willing to learn new technologies.
- Be proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office products.
- Have reliable transportation and be willing to travel to client sites.
Responsibilities
- Participate in quality of earnings due diligence engagements related to acquisitions by private equity investor groups and strategic corporate buyers.
- Analyze targets’ financial and operational results by reviewing accounting records and conducting interviews with management.
- Prepare and evaluate pro forma financial information.
- Evaluate the effects of seasonality and cyclicality on cash flow requirements.
- Perform industry and company research.
- Correlate due diligence findings with client valuations.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
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Career Level
Intern
