Deal Services Intern - Summer 2027 - Minneapolis, MN / Chicago, IL

CliftonLarsonAllen•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

CLA is seeking a Deal Services Intern for its Chicago or Minneapolis office for the summer of 2027. The anticipated start date is June 2027, and the anticipated end date is August 2027. The intern will support quality of earnings due diligence engagements related to acquisitions by private equity investor groups and strategic corporate buyers. The role involves analyzing financial and operational results, preparing and evaluating pro forma financial information, researching industries and companies, and connecting due diligence findings with client valuations. CLA describes its values as curious, collaborative, transparent, inclusive, and reliable, and emphasizes accountability, initiative, honesty, professionalism, conscientiousness, and trust. The company says it welcomes different beliefs and perspectives to better serve clients, communities, and colleagues.

Requirements

Be working toward a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; an Accounting or Finance degree is strongly preferred.
Achieve the credit requirements to be eligible to sit for the CFA or CPA exam under applicable 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.