Intern - Finance (Summer 2027)

New York City Growth - Highgate Hotels • New York, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Highgate Hotels is offering a 10-week Finance Internship from June through August 2027 for students interested in finance and strategic business decision-making. Interns gain hands-on experience in a hospitality environment, learn from experienced finance leaders, and develop their understanding of property-level financial operations. The position is onsite and involves working with the Accounting and Finance Team, participating in the month-end close, supporting financial reporting and analysis, and observing how finance partners with hotel operations. Interns also shadow property finance leaders and attend professional development sessions as part of Highgate’s internship curriculum.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality Finance, or a similar field in progress.
• Minimum junior status.
• Knowledge of accounting and/or finance principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and reports, and PowerPoint skills.
• Organized, with the ability to work accurately in a time-efficient manner.
• Ability to participate in a 10-week program from June through August.
• Ability to work onsite.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Accounting and Finance Team.
• Assist the property finance team with daily accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations.
• Support preparation of monthly financial statements and related reporting.
• Gain exposure to property-level forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Participate in audits, compliance reviews, and internal control procedures.
• Observe how finance partners with operations to drive profitability.
• Use hotel accounting systems, such as PeopleSoft, Birchstreet, or PMS systems, under supervision.
• Shadow property finance leaders and attend professional development sessions as part of the internship curriculum.
• Participate in the month-end close process; prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end financial statements.
• Assist with various projects as needed.
• Multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Educational opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern