Office of the CFO, Managerial Operating Intern, Summer 2027

Cohen & Co • Buffalo, NY

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About The Position

Cohen & Co’s Summer 2027 internship offers hands-on experience in the professional services industry, including client experience, technical learning, and opportunities to build relationships with peers and firm leaders. The internship is full-time, with opportunities for 32–40 hours per week, and runs from early June through early August 2027. Interns have one week off during the firm’s Pencils Down Week; this time off is unpaid for interns and is subject to change.

The Managerial Operating Intern supports operational excellence across the firm. The work includes assisting with workflow optimization, process improvement initiatives, project management, budgeting and cost analysis, technology implementation, data management, and cross-functional collaboration. The intern helps streamline internal processes, develop reporting tools and dashboards, maintain operational data, and work with practice groups to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Interns receive ongoing feedback to develop their technical and professional skills and may participate in firm-wide initiatives such as business development, recruitment, diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, and community service. Cohen & Co describes its culture as inclusive and growth-oriented and offers employees a competitive Total Rewards package, including time off beyond standard PTO, discretionary merit increases and bonuses, and talent development resources.

Requirements

• Be pursuing a bachelor’s degree and be at sophomore level or equivalent by the start of the internship.
• Be majoring in Accounting, Data Analytics, Finance, Information Systems, Business Management, Engineering, Business Intelligence, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Junior level or equivalent by the start of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with workflow optimization and process improvement initiatives.
• Support project management, budgeting, and cost analysis.
• Assist with technology implementation and data management.
• Collaborate across functions and with various practice groups to identify opportunities for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
• Help streamline internal processes.
• Develop reporting tools and dashboards.
• Maintain operational data.
• Build relationships with peers, mentors, and engagement teams through client work, firm events, and internship experiences.
• Participate in firm-wide initiatives such as business development, recruitment, DEI efforts, and community service.

Benefits

• One week of Pencils Down time off to recharge; unpaid for interns and subject to change.
• Time off beyond standard PTO, including time to give back to the community.
• Annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses.
• Talent development resources and opportunities for growth.
• Comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern