Internal Controls Intern (Summer 2026)

Legrand North America • West Hartford, CT

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

At a Glance:Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a motivated Intern to join our Internal Controls Department for Summer 2026. This is a fantastic chance to gain hands-on experience, contribute to high-impact projects, and build a strong foundation for a career in finance and accounting within a global organization. This position will be hybrid in West Hartford, CT. What Will You Do?
Drive Key Internal Control Activities: Take an active role in the annual Internal Control Self-Assessment (ICSA) campaign by leading documentation, analysis, and coordination activities across the organization.
Engage with Key Stakeholders: Prepare for and participate in meetings with key business leaders, contributing to important discussions and decisions.
Understand Financial Reviews: Assist in conducting Balance Sheet reviews to verify the reasonableness, accuracy, and proper support of financial statement account balances.
Collaborate on Projects: Partner with cross-functional teams (Finance, IT, Operations) to support internal audits, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives, gaining exposure to our global processes and governance practices.
Make a Difference: Volunteer at Legrand Better Communities events, supporting organizations such as the American Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity.

Requirements

• Education: Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (Junior or Senior standing preferred).
• Analytical & Proactive: You have strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make thoughtful recommendations. You demonstrate initiative and can manage a project from start to finish with minimal guidance.
• Communication Skills: You possess excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Excel and other MS Office tools with the ability to independently run with a project, analyze data/trends, and make recommendations.
• Team Player: You bring a positive, collaborative attitude and are eager to learn and grow in a dynamic team environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive Key Internal Control Activities: Take an active role in the annual Internal Control Self-Assessment (ICSA) campaign by leading documentation, analysis, and coordination activities across the organization.
• Engage with Key Stakeholders: Prepare for and participate in meetings with key business leaders, contributing to important discussions and decisions.
• Understand Financial Reviews: Assist in conducting Balance Sheet reviews to verify the reasonableness, accuracy, and proper support of financial statement account balances.
• Collaborate on Projects: Partner with cross-functional teams (Finance, IT, Operations) to support internal audits, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives, gaining exposure to our global processes and governance practices.
• Make a Difference: Volunteer at Legrand Better Communities events, supporting organizations such as the American Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees