Financial Analyst Intern- Summer 2027

Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury•Nashville, TN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Comptroller of the Treasury's Audit Internship Program is a 10-week paid educational and experiential learning opportunity offering undergraduate students a chance to witness and participate in the operations of the office. Interns will spend the summer building skills through their finance-related assignments. Interns will also have opportunities to build relationships with each other through shared experiences. The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury is seeking a Financial Analyst Intern within the Division of Local Government Finance (LGF). This division furthers the core mission of the Comptroller’s Office, making government work better, by providing support to the financial operations of local governments and other governmental entities in Tennessee. LGF initiatives directly support the financial health of local governments in Tennessee. LGF approves budgets, debt obligations, and certain investments for cities, counties, and utility systems in Tennessee and serves as staff to the Tennessee Board of Utility Regulation. As a Financial Analyst Intern, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our mission of making government work better and produce meaningful work. This position has a 37.5-hour work week with a hybrid in-office/teleworking schedule. Our summer internship program is designed to be both professionally and academically beneficial. Interns gain hands‑on experience while participating in meaningful professional development activities such as Business Etiquette Day, a full‑day session focused on professionalism, emotional intelligence, and understanding one’s professional brand, complete with an etiquette lunch led by staff. Interns also enjoy engaging activities like speed networking with full‑time employees, a guided tour of the Tennessee Capitol to explore the state’s history, and weekly cohort check‑ins to foster connection and collaboration. The cohort experience culminates in a final presentation showcasing what interns have learned and contributed during their time with the Office.

Requirements

Rising juniors, seniors, or graduate students with an emphasis in finance, data analytics, data science, and/or accounting who are interested in applying what they've learned in the classroom to governmental finance.
Successfully completed at least 6 hours of coursework in finance, data analytics, data science, and/or accounting.
Adaptable
Able to think critically
Work well both individually and as part of a team
Willing to learn and grow
Interpersonal and communication skills to communicate tactfully with local governments, coworkers, and others.
Apply classroom knowledge to meaningful work responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Inputting data into local government financial health models.
Verifying reports are filed for utilities, industrial development boards, and local government debt disclosures.
Preparing internal reports from the LGF tracking system.
Helping with website design, monitoring, and disaster recovery testing.
Coordinating with the Data Manager on data projects.
Assisting with other projects assigned by management.