About the role#
The Finance & Data Governance Intern supports the Finance and Accounting team at Cavender's. You will work on financial analysis, reporting, master data governance, and process documentation. This role helps improve the accuracy and reliability of financial data through hands-on work with Excel, Power BI, and approved AI tools. You will report to the Senior Manager of Financial Data Integrity & Controls and collaborate with various teams to support continuous improvement. This is a part-time, hybrid position with flexibility for your academic schedule.
What you'll do#
- Perform financial and operational analyses in Excel, validate reports, and investigate discrepancies.
- Build and maintain Power BI dashboards to track process performance and data quality.
- Assist with financial master data governance, including vendor, location, cost center, and chart of accounts mappings.
- Maintain master data files, change logs, issue trackers, and approval evidence.
- Document data standards, internal controls, and standard operating procedures.
- Collaborate with business owners to research inconsistent data and track corrective actions.
- Prepare management updates, executive presentations, and audit-support documentation.
- Use approved AI tools like ChatGPT or Claude to assist with documentation and analysis.
- Complete assigned projects and communicate progress to the team.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program for Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.
- High integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.
- Proficiency in Excel, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and data validation.
- Exposure to Power BI, data visualization, or reporting tools.
- Familiarity with preparing presentations, reports, or process maps.
- Interest in using AI tools for business analysis.
- Coursework or experience in accounting operations, reconciliations, or data management.
Location & details#
- Location: Dallas, Texas.
- Schedule: Part-time, hybrid with some in-office days.
- Paid internship.
About Cavender's
Cavender's is a retail company specializing in Western wear, clothing, and cowboy boots. Founded in 1965, the family-owned business maintains headquarters in Tyler, Texas. The company operates more than 100 locations across 15 states. It employs over 1,600 people to support its retail operations.
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