Search jobs > Chicago, IL > Intern summer 2025

Summer 2025 Business Advisory Services Intern

RUBINBROWN LLP
Chicago, IL , USA
Full-time

Founded in 1952, RubinBrown LLP is one of the nation’s leading accounting and professional consulting firms. The RubinBrown name and reputation are synonymous with experience, integrity and value.

RubinBrown redefines the full-service experience by combining technical and industry expertise with a commitment to personal and high-level relationships.

General Description

The Business Advisory Services (BAS) division of RubinBrown LLP provides strategic guidance to clients across many industries and business units.

This unit helps businesses improve processes, comply with regulations, embed risk management programs, strengthen information technology support, and ultimately achieve their financial goals.

Team members with the Business Advisory Services team are dynamic, well rounded, creative, and independent thinkers who have a strategic mindset.

As part of this team you will focus on one or more of the following service areas :

  • Risk Services (RS)
  • Information Technology Risk Services (ITRS)
  • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
  • Litigation Support (LS)
  • Valuation Services (VS)
  • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
  • Business Process Improvement (BPI)

Please see our website for additional details : https : / / www.rubinbrown.com / Services / business-advisory-services.aspx

The RubinBrown culture enables and encourages high performing individuals to work together as one firm. Teamwork within the firm makes all members approachable and responsive, promoting a sense of belonging.

Our culture inspires all of us to grow through our shared experiences in an entrepreneurial, open, caring and family environment.

Ideal candidates for this role will be motivated to work with others to provide excellent service to clients, ensuring they are totally satisfied with the experience of working with RubinBrown.

Major Responsibilities

Exact job responsibilities will vary depending on service area, engagement, and business needs. Regardless of service area, you will :

  • Communicate professionally, productively, and efficiently with team members and clients.
  • Work independently under the guidance of other team members.
  • Manage time effectively, organizing work across multiple assignments.
  • Apply critical thinking / problem solving skills and technical / functional expertise to work.
  • Learn to prepare high quality deliverables for clients according to firm standards.
  • Utilize Microsoft Office applications and Adobe to complete work.
  • Demonstrate a dedication to professional ethics at all times.

Depending on the service area, you may perform work in :

  • Risk Services (RS)
  • Client risk assessments, creating process flow diagrams, and identifying, documenting, and testing controls and control weaknesses in connection with Agreed-upon procedures, internal audits, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and other regulatory compliance, and Systems and Organizations Controls (SOC) examinations.
  • Information Technology Risk Services (ITRS)
  • Similar types of projects noted for Risk Services, but with a focus on IT systems and applications.
  • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
  • Buy and sell-side financial due diligence, analysis of financial data to understand client’s key accounting policies, identify potential risk and liabilities, as well as other transaction advisory services.
  • Litigation Support (LS)
  • Bankruptcy consulting, forensic accounting, economic damage calculations, and other litigation support services.
  • Valuation Services (VS)
  • Valuation services for financial reporting purposes, tax planning and compliance, transaction advisory, litigation disputes, and bankruptcy.
  • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
  • Consulting engagements to assist clients in technology planning, selection of software / vendors, implementation of selected software, and navigating corporate changes like business expansion, mergers, or acquisitions.
  • Business Process Improvement (BPI)
  • Consulting engagements to assist clients in process redesign to increase efficiency, reduce cost, and increase performance, as well as change management and implementation of automation.

Preferred Experience / Background / Skills

  • Enrollment in or completion of a degree that aligns with a service area :
  • Risk Services (RS) : Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Accounting
  • Information Technology Risk Services (ITRS) : Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related degree
  • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Litigation Support (LS), and Valuation Services (VS) : Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Accounting, or Finance with at least a minor in Accounting
  • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Business Process Improvement (BPI) : Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Supply Chain Management
  • Coursework or minor in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Information Technology, Management, Consulting, and / or Supply Chain Management in connection with a major noted above.
  • Plans to pursue professional licensure / certification, such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CFA, PMP, or Certified Cloud Practitioner
  • Knowledge of technical accounting and financial reporting standards; knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (not applicable to ITRS / ERP / BPI interns)
  • Ability to learn new technology / applications and experience with Visio, Alteryx, IDEA, and / or ACL is beneficial.
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent leadership potential
  • Dedication to meeting client needs
  • Ability to travel domestically to client sites, as needed.

Working Conditions

  • This is an in-person / hybrid position.
  • The typical schedule is 40 or more hours per week for the duration of the internship. Reduced hours are arranged on a case-by-case basis.
  • Typical business hours are Monday to Friday, 8 : 00AM to 5 : 00PM, with a commitment to flexibility and work-life balance.

The working schedule for this position will be discussed and finalized with candidates upon successful hiring.

One Firm

To foster a highly respected, inclusive culture that helps foster and promote an environment that is diverse and equitable for all team members and the firm to achieve growth and deepened expertise.

RubinBrown is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

EEO Employer W / M / Vet / Disabled

30+ days ago
Related jobs
Promoted
Pepper Construction Group LLC
Chicago, Illinois

JobPosting","title":"Construction Management 2025 Summer Intern - College Student","datePosted":"2024-08-13T01:00:00","validThrough":null,"description":"Job Title: 2025 Summer Project Management Intern\n\nLocation: Chicagoland\n\nCOMPANY OVERVIEW:\nPepper leads the construction industry with an ener...

Promoted
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Chicago, Illinois

The modern world runs on the Internet, and the Internet cannot exist without its underlying i. You have previous internship or large project experience. Meraki interns and co-ops join the team for 12 and 16 week programs, respectively, and are placed directly onto subteams. During the program, inter...

Promoted
PepsiCo
Chicago, Illinois

Because the internship program is a critical feeder of future leadership, interns are expected to develop exceptional technical, financial, and business skills, required of the companys rising stars. A Summer internship in Accounting Control at PepsiCo is an opportunity to learn the multiple facets ...

Promoted
LyondellBasell Industries
Chicago, Illinois

Electrical Engineer Intern/Co-op - Midwest - Summer 2025. As Electrical Engineer a Co-op/Intern, you’ll have the opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects that contribute to the efficiency and reliability of our operations. ...

BDO
Chicago, Illinois

Partners with experienced SALT tax professionals to learn the basics of state tax planning Participates in client meetings with experienced tax professionals, as appropriate Establishes relationships with Core Tax Services and other Specialized Tax Services client service professionals. The STS Tax ...

Sargent & Lundy
Chicago, Illinois

As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you will be assigned to work on a project team and assist the engineering team members in the execution of their project work. Prior, related internship or co-op experience is preferred. ...

C.H. Robinson
Chicago, Illinois

This internship starts in the late spring/summer of and is designed for junior year undergrad students. Are you ready to launch your career in business development and account management? Join us as an Associate Portfolio Executive intern at C. Work along-side industry professionals to learn intern...

Nationwide Private Client
Chicago, Illinois

Over the course of the summer, Nationwide interns take part in key business assignments that make a difference, all while enhancing their leadership competencies. The Nationwide summer internship program is designed to empower you, allowing you to forge a strong foundation for your career. Nationwid...

Sargent & Lundy
Chicago, Illinois

Collaborate with members of the Consulting Business Group and expand your academic background in Engineering. Related internship or co-op experiences. Sargent & Lundy delivers comprehensive project services-from consulting, design and implementation to construction management, commissioning and oper...

CDM Smith
Chicago, Illinois

CDM Smith is looking for a GIS Intern to join the team in Chicago, Illinois! You'll be working with a dynamic team of industry leading engineers on a diverse portfolio of public, federal, and industrial projects. Are you ready to take the next step in your career? This Geographic Information Systems...