Summer CFO Advisory Intern Chicago

Position: Summer 2027 CFO Advisory Intern Chicago
Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative and sophisticated advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. At Cherry Bekaert we create shared success through teamwork, energy, and expertise. We approach today's toughest business challenges with a client-first mindset, working together to create exceptional value. We are all committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, our community, and our professions.

To meet this commitment, Cherry Bekaert will provide you with the space to pursue growth and development opportunities that will guide and support you at each stage of your personal and professional journey. If you are ready to find your space and create your future, you belong with us.?

** Cherry Bekaert's CFO Accounting Advisory
** team is growing!

** As a CFO Accounting Advisory Intern you will:*
* + Support the performance of accounting advisory consulting engagements, resolving issues related to events & transactions and accounting policies & procedures

+ Learn about the accounting advisory and consulting field by applying your coursework to real client situations

+ Support project quality control and client engagements from start to finish, including adequate planning, field work, and deliverable composition

+ Maintain a strong client focus by understanding the client's business needs while developing productive working relationships with client personnel to accomplish engagement objectives

+ Provide recommendations regarding our clients' accounting processes and procedures

** You will support teams with complex engagements, including, but not limited to:*
* + Mergers & Acquisitions

+ Restatements

+ Carve-Outs

+ Crypto Asset (ASU 2023-08) Implementation

+ Data/Business Analytics and Process Automation

+ SEC Reporting including IPO and SPAC Readiness

+ Revenue Recognition

+ Share-based Compensation

+ Lease Standard Implementation (ASC 842)

+ Segment Reporting

+ Post-acquisition support

+ IFRS / US GAAP Conversions

+ Debt and Equity Transactions

+ FP&A and Strategic Financial Analysis

+ Finance Transformation & Process Improvement

** What you bring to the role:*
* + Juniors pursuing a bachelor's degree, preferably in accounting. Interest in obtaining a CPA is preferred.

+ Curiosity about business operations and the impact of accounting and information systems on key classes of business transactions

+ Interest in technical accounting or accounting processes, procedures and business intelligence

+ Capable of working in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy

+ Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details

+ Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments successfully

+ Willing to pursue relevant professional designations

** What you can expect from us:?*
* + Shared values, including uncompromising integrity, a passion for excellence,?and mutual respect

+ The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you

+ A collaborative environment focused on your career growth and continuous professional development

+ Mentorship and networking experiences with professionals of all levels

Depending upon service line, location, and workload, it is an expectation that summer and winter interns will be able to work approximately 32-40 hours per week and to be available during regular business hours/days either online or in the office.

** About Cherry Bekaert:*
* Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. "Cherry Bekaert" is the brand name under which Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with applicable professional standards. Cherry Bekaert LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services, and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide business advisory and non-attest services spanning the areas of transaction advisory, risk and accounting advisory, digital solutions, cybersecurity, tax, benefits consulting, and wealth management.

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Cherry Bekaert cares about its people. We offer a competitive compensation package where you will be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The hourly range for this role is $32.00 to $37.00. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program ( February-)  which includes medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance;

generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans;
Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion,…