FP&A Intern

Equity Residential • Chicago, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Working for Equity Residential (EQR), an industry-leading multi-family REIT headquartered in downtown Chicago, means being part of a community that strives to provide the best in apartment living, speaks boldly about innovation, and inspires creativity in how we work together. Our portfolio of high-quality properties in growth markets – New York City, Boston, Washington DC, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Denver, Austin, Dallas, and Atlanta, to name a few – provides homes where people most want to live. We've got the best people in the business, and our experience shows in our dedication to residents and in how much we value each other as colleagues. That’s why our employees say they are proud to work at Equity – a company that knows how to Live Remarkably. OBJECTIVE OF POSITION: The FP&A Intern will support Equity Residential’s Financial Planning & Analysis team by assisting with financial analysis that informs enterprise-level decision-making. Under the direction of FP&A leadership, the intern will gain hands-on exposure to financial reporting and performance analysis within a publicly traded REIT. This role provides practical experience working with real financial data, collaborating with cross-functional partners, and developing analytical skills in a fast-paced corporate finance environment.

Requirements

• Prefer rising Junior or Senior students pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Real Estate, Business, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with financial modeling or data analysis is a plus.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment.
• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States (we do not offer this program under OPT or CPT or sponsor work visas).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the preparation of financial summaries, reports, and presentations for internal stakeholders and leadership.
• Assist with competitor and market-level analysis, including recurring benchmarking and portfolio performance reviews.
• Support quarterly and annual reporting processes by validating data, identifying discrepancies, and performing basic financial reconciliations.
• Partner with cross-functional finance teams, including Treasury and Financial Reporting, on ad hoc analysis and special projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees