Summer 2026 CFO Advisory Intern Chicago

Cherry Bekaert•Chicago, IL

1d•$32 - $37

About The Position

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative and sophisticated advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. At Cherry Bekaert we create shared success through teamwork, energy, and expertise. We approach today’s toughest business challenges with a client-first mindset, working together to create exceptional value. We are all committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, our community, and our professions. To meet this commitment, Cherry Bekaert will provide you with the space to pursue growth and development opportunities that will guide and support you at each stage of your personal and professional journey. If you are ready to find your space and create your future, you belong with us.? Cherry Bekaert’s CFO Accounting Advisory team is growing! As a CFO Accounting Advisory Intern you will: Support the performance of accounting advisory consulting engagements, resolving issues related to events & transactions and accounting policies & procedures Learn about the accounting advisory and consulting field by applying your coursework to real client situations Support project quality control and client engagements from start to finish, including adequate planning, field work, and deliverable composition Maintain a strong client focus by understanding the client’s business needs while developing productive working relationships with client personnel to accomplish engagement objectives Provide recommendations regarding our clients’ accounting processes and procedures You will support teams with complex engagements, including, but not limited to: Mergers & Acquisitions Restatements Carve-Outs Crypto Asset (ASU 2023-08) Implementation Data/Business Analytics and Process Automation SEC Reporting including IPO and SPAC Readiness Revenue Recognition Share-based Compensation Lease Standard Implementation (ASC 842) Segment Reporting Post-acquisition support IFRS / US GAAP Conversions Debt and Equity Transactions FP&A and Strategic Financial Analysis Finance Transformation & Process Improvement

Requirements

Juniors pursuing a bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting.
Interest in obtaining a CPA is preferred.
Curiosity about business operations and the impact of accounting and information systems on key classes of business transactions
Interest in technical accounting or accounting processes, procedures and business intelligence
Capable of working in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy
Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments successfully
Willing to pursue relevant professional designations
Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Interest in obtaining a CPA is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the performance of accounting advisory consulting engagements, resolving issues related to events & transactions and accounting policies & procedures
Learn about the accounting advisory and consulting field by applying your coursework to real client situations
Support project quality control and client engagements from start to finish, including adequate planning, field work, and deliverable composition
Maintain a strong client focus by understanding the client’s business needs while developing productive working relationships with client personnel to accomplish engagement objectives
Provide recommendations regarding our clients’ accounting processes and procedures

Benefits

Shared values, including uncompromising integrity, a passion for excellence,?and mutual respect
The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
A collaborative environment focused on your career growth and continuous professional development
Mentorship and networking experiences with professionals of all levels
Depending upon service line, location, and workload, it is an expectation that summer and winter interns will be able to work approximately 32-40 hours per week and to be available during regular business hours/days either online or in the office.
Shared values, including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development
Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures