About the role#
Business Performance Improvement interns support clients across finance, operations, and human resources. You will work with a team to deliver solutions for complex business problems while gaining exposure to different industries. This role focuses on developing your professional capabilities and leadership skills through hands-on project work and internal initiatives.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with teams to deliver client-focused solutions.
- Participate in the Liftoff with Protiviti onboarding and The Intern Challenge experiential learning course.
- Support finance leaders with transformation initiatives and monitor new accounting rules to address reporting challenges.
- Help organizations develop employee experiences and enable sustained behavior changes.
- Assist with business functions including engineering, sourcing, making, and delivering products.
- Contribute ideas and document findings to share recommendations with clients.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration.
- Must be within one year of final graduation at the start of the internship.
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Experience solving problems using AI-powered productivity and collaboration tools.
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
- Critical thinking skills and technical proficiency in your assigned area.
- A foundation in accounting and finance processes and entry-level knowledge of organizational operations.
Location & details#
- Location: New York City, New York.
- Work Modality: Hybrid, involving a mix of remote work, local office time, and potential travel to client sites.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
- Compensation: $28 to $38 per hour.
- Benefits: Eligible for paid holidays during the internship, 401(k) plan, Employee Assistance Program, Matching Gifts Program, and various employee discounts.
About Protiviti
Protiviti is a global consulting firm that provides managed solutions in finance, technology, operations, data, and risk. The company serves government agencies and large corporations, including a majority of the Fortune 100 and Fortune 500. It operates through a network of over 90 offices in more than 25 countries. The firm is a subsidiary of Robert Half and maintains a workforce of over 13,000 employees.
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