Why become a Finance Transformation Intern at Grant Thornton?
Grant Thornton’s Advisory professionals help companies stay ahead of the game with bold thinking, big ideas, and progressive strategies. Our Transformation practice applies our deep experience to challenge the status quo and accelerate our client’s growth trajectory.
As a Finance Transformation Intern, you’ll contribute to business process analysis, requirements definition efforts for remediating gaps, cost and cycle time analysis/remediation, and the communication and change management required to ensure the success of our clients – all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel.
From day one, you’ll collaborate with our Finance Transformation colleagues to help clients transform their finance and operations functions, both process-related and reporting, as well as design and implement sustainable models that streamline operations, and comply with business needs. This role looks beyond just control points and focuses on Finance Process Optimization changes that achieve necessary business transformation.
Your day-to-day may include:
Assess client finance operations and processes to identify transformation opportunities aligned with strategic business objectives
Support project teams in helping clients work toward their long-term business goals and strategic priorities
Assist with analyzing client challenges and contribute to the development of effective solutions
Participate in client meetings and support day-to-day project activities and client communications
Collaborate with Grant Thornton team members to help identify and address client questions, issues, and needs
Build and maintain positive relationships with team members and clients while contributing to high-quality client service
Effectively manage assigned responsibilities and project deliverables while meeting internship expectations
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
You have the following technical skills or qualifications:
Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Economics, Information Systems, or related fields
Minimum overall GPA of 3.0/4.0
Demonstrated digital fluency through the effective use of technology, data, and basic AI technologies to enhance productivity and decision-making
Experience in data analysis, including the ability to interpret complex financial datasets, identify trends, and generate actionable insights to support decision-making
Ability to analyze and improve financial planning, forecasting, and performance management processes
Strong analytical skills and ability to perform quantitative analysis and develop business cases
Basic understanding of Close-the-books, Chart-of-Accounts, Treasury, Financial Planning and Analysis & Financial Benchmarking
Ability to manage multiple priorities and simultaneous projects in a rapidly growing practice
Excellent communication, interpersonal, facilitation and presentation skills
Positive mindset for learning new concepts
Ability to travel to various client sites as needed
The willingness and ability to work additional hours, as needed
Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a team environment while maintaining strong attention to detail
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. No visa sponsorship is available for this position
In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.
In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.
Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets. About the TeamThe team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:
- Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
- Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
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