Office of the CFO, Managerial Operating Intern, Summer 2028

Cohen & Co • Buffalo, NY

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About The Position

Cohen & Co’s internship program provides hands-on experience in the professional services industry, including client experience, technical learning, and exposure to the firm’s culture. The Managerial Operating Intern supports operational excellence across the firm, working on workflow optimization, process improvement, project management, budgeting and cost analysis, technology implementation, data management, and cross-functional collaboration. The intern may help streamline internal processes, develop reporting tools and dashboards, maintain operational data, and identify efficiency opportunities with practice groups.

The internship runs from early June through late July 2028. Summer opportunities are full-time, at 32–40 hours per week. Interns receive ongoing feedback, connect with peers, mentors, engagement teams, and firm leaders, and may participate in firm-wide business development, recruitment, DEI, and community service initiatives. A one-week Pencils Down Week is provided for employees to recharge; it is subject to change and unpaid for interns.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Support workflow optimization and process improvement initiatives across the firm.
• Assist with project management, budgeting, and cost analysis.
• Support technology implementation and operational data management.
• Help streamline internal processes and develop reporting tools and dashboards.
• Collaborate with practice groups to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Build relationships with peers, mentors, engagement teams, and firm leaders 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 Week for employees to recharge; unpaid for interns and subject to change.
• Time off outside of standard PTO to give back to the community.
• Annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses.
• Talent development resources and growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package.

What This Job Offers

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