Office of the CFO, Managerial Real Estate Intern, Summer 2028

Cohen & Co • Chicago, IL

6d • $20 - $40

About The Position

Cohen & Co’s Office of the CFO is hiring a Managerial Real Estate Intern for its Summer 2028 internship program. The internship offers hands-on client experience, technical training, opportunities to build relationships with peers and firm leaders, and exposure to the firm’s culture. In the Managerial Real Estate area, the intern will support varied client needs and gain experience with cloud-based accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, and process improvement across a variety of industries. The program also includes ongoing feedback and opportunities to participate in firm-wide business development, recruitment, diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, and community service.

The internship runs from early June through late July 2028. Full-time opportunities are available at 32–40 hours per week. Interns observe a one-week Pencils Down Week, which is unpaid for interns and subject to change.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree and must be at junior level or equivalent by the start of the internship.
• Accounting major.
• Successfully completed introductory accounting course(s) and at least one intermediate accounting course before the internship program start date.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Adaptable to evolving client needs, self-motivated in prioritizing tasks, and able to meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze data in Excel and communicate findings clearly to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support a wide range of client needs in Managerial Real Estate.
• Gain experience in cloud-based accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, and process improvement.
• Build relationships with peers, mentors, and engagement teams through client work, firm events, and internship program experiences.
• Participate in ongoing feedback to strengthen technical skills and professional development.
• Participate in firm-wide initiatives such as business development, recruitment, diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, and community service.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package with benefits employees can tailor to their needs.
• Time off outside standard PTO to recharge and give back to the community.
• Annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses.
• Talent development resources and growth opportunities.
• One-week Pencils Down Week; unpaid for interns and subject to change.

What This Job Offers

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