About the role#
As a Technology Risk Consulting Intern for Summer 2027, you will work with businesses across industries such as manufacturing, real estate, healthcare, and private equity. You will receive hands-on experience with direct access to business owners and executive management. Each intern is assigned a Performance Advisor to guide their professional development throughout the program.
What you'll do#
- Understand client needs, business operations, and accounting systems.
- Assist in designing and optimizing controls using your knowledge of business processes and information technology.
- Identify internal control deficiencies and evaluate their risk implications to advise clients.
- Create internal control documentation to support client engagements.
- Engage with client leadership to discuss strategies for emerging technology risks.
- Support projects such as SOX compliance, SOC reporting, IT controls testing, and internal audits of ERP and security systems.
What you'll need#
- Completed at least 90 credit hours toward a B.A. or B.S. degree.
- Major in Accounting, Computer Science, or Information Systems.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong multi-tasking and project management abilities.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- High degree of integrity and professionalism.
- Access to reliable transportation for travel to client locations.
- Progress toward or interest in CPA, CISA, or CIA certification is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment Type: Full time.
- Compensation: $33 to $39 per hour.
- Note: This position does not provide visa sponsorship.
About RSM US LLP
RSM US LLP provides assurance, tax, and consulting services. The firm focuses on the middle market. It employs over 17,000 professionals across the United States and Canada. Founded in 1926, the firm maintains its headquarters in Chicago, Illinois.
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