Accounting / Finance Intern - Internal Controls (Summer 2026)

Internship Opportunity

Transamerica has been helping people feel better about the future for more than 100 years. We're proud of the trust we've earned. But we believe our responsibility goes beyond insurance, investments, and retirement accounts. We're also in the business of helping people improve their financial and personal well-being, so they can add more years to their lives, and more life to their years. Are you looking for an opportunity to take your collegiate accounting / finance / business analytics coursework and apply it in a fast-paced business environment? Do you have a desire to learn new processes and technologies? Are you interested in learning under Accounting and Finance professionals while working alongside them to find innovative solutions?

In this internship, you will have the opportunity to work alongside Transamerica team members on business-impacting projects. You should have a general interest in accounting and finance, be comfortable with Excel, and possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

This intern would be responsible for assisting in the day-to-day execution of the Aegon Americas Sarbanes Oxley controls program within the first line of defense. They would be responsible for assisting in the identification, assessment, oversight reporting, and disclosure of key controls across the company, and ensuring the business procedures and / or financial controls are in compliance with applicable regulatory and corporate standards and practices. They will also develop and maintain relationships with appropriate business management and process owners, as well as risk management personnel (second line of defense).

By working collaboratively with others, interns are responsible for but not limited to :

• Help evaluate the design of internal controls and make recommendations for improvement.
• Assist in documenting financial / accounting / actuarial process flows, with a focus on internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
• Support the execution of management's SOX risk assessment and scoping activities to ensure proper risk identification, process mapping and controls linkage for a sustainable internal control framework.
• Assist in the development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities, and procedures relating to internal controls over financial reporting and SOX.
• Help prepare updates to management, including management control remediation plans.
• Work with external auditors to plan and implement an assessment of the control environment, coordination of timing and execution of process walkthroughs, and a process for timely sharing of potential issues for resolution with respect to internal controls.
• Collaborate with the first line in development of action plans to assess the adequacy of action taken by management to correct reporting deficient conditions, accepting adequate corrective action and continuing reviews with appropriate management on action considered inadequate until satisfactory resolution.
• Collaborate with the second line in development and implementation of a system to capture and track control deficiencies, as well as internal and external audit findings to resolution.
• Engage the second line in testing the design and operating effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting.
• Attend all intern events and participate in the internship program in general.

To qualify for an internship, applicants must be currently enrolled at a college or university pursuing an accounting, finance, or other analytical-type degree. Internships are not available for students who have completed their college education or who will graduate prior to the conclusion of the internship.

Working knowledge of Microsoft suite of products (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

Familiarity with accounting principles.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Interns will work hybrid in Cedar Rapids, IA. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday will be in office; Monday and Friday will be work-from-home days.

The salary for this position is $21.00 per hour. Full-time interns will receive an intern allowance to cover costs of relocation including housing, mileage, and travel expenses.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees. Compensation benefits include competitive pay and bonuses for eligible employees. The benefits package includes a pension plan, 401k match, employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, disability insurance, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, employee discounts, and career training & development opportunities.

Health and work / life balance benefits include paid time off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service, ten (10) paid holidays per year, Be Well Company holistic wellness program, parental leave, adoption assistance, employee assistance program, college coach program, back-up care program, PTO for volunteer hours, employee matching gifts program, employee resource groups, inclusion and diversity programs, employee recognition program, and referral bonus programs.

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.

Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe. It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose : Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.