Office of the CFO, Transformational Operating Intern, Summer 2027

Cohen & Co • Cleveland, OH

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About The Position

The Transformational Operating Intern supports clients with operational transformation by helping develop and implement modernization and process-improvement initiatives. The intern analyzes data for trends and insights, conducts industry research, participates in client interviews, prepares client deliverables, and presents findings and recommendations to team members. The internship provides hands-on client experience, technical learning, feedback, mentoring, and opportunities to build relationships with peers, mentors, and engagement teams in a collaborative environment. Interns may also take part in firm-wide business development, recruitment, diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, and community service. The internship runs from early June to early August 2027. Summer opportunities are full-time, 32–40 hours per week. One week off for Pencils Down Week is subject to change and is unpaid for interns.

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, Computer Science, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Be at junior level or equivalent by the start of the internship.
• Experience with project research, presentations, and/or developing financial data models.

Responsibilities

• Help clients drive operational transformation by developing and implementing modernization and process-improvement initiatives.
• Analyze data to identify trends and insights.
• Conduct industry research.
• Participate in client interviews.
• Develop client deliverables.
• Present findings and recommendations to team members.
• Build relationships with peers, mentors, and engagement teams through client work, firm events, and internship program experiences.
• Participate in firm-wide initiatives such as business development, recruitment, DEI efforts, and community service.
• Use ongoing feedback to sharpen technical skills and develop professionally.

Benefits

• Time off outside of standard PTO to give back to the community.
• Annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses.
• Talent development resources and growth opportunities.
• Pencils Down Week: one week off for employees to recharge; unpaid for interns and subject to change.

What This Job Offers

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