Controllership Intern

The shape of it

In the posting’s own words

We’re looking for graduate students who want to deliver outsized impact while accelerating their growth in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You’ll apply classroom learning to important accounting and financial-data problems at an industry leader in fintech.

What it asks for · 9

• Currently enrolled at an accredited university pursuing a master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Information Systems, Business, or a related field
• Coursework, a project, or practical experience demonstrating a foundational understanding of accounting principles and financial statements
• Strong knowledge of Google Workspace or Microsoft Office tools, including experience analyzing large datasets
• Experience using SQL to query, analyze, and validate data through coursework, projects, or practical work
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to bring structure to ambiguous opportunities in a fast-moving environment
• A self-starter who can drive results, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
• A solution-oriented mindset and enthusiasm for establishing best practices
• Ability to build strong, collaborative working relationships with business partners

Also a plus

• Coursework or experience in Intermediate Accounting, audit, technical accounting, information systems, or data analytics
• Experience with Python, data visualization, or dashboarding tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• Familiarity with an ERP, financial-reporting, or workflow-automation tool
• Experience using AI for financial analysis or process improvement
• Interest in payments, fintech, financial infrastructure, digital assets, or technology
• Experience documenting a process or presenting analytical findings

What the job covers

• Support core Controllership activities based on your placement, including accounts receivable operations, monthly and quarterly close, financial reporting, product accounting, or internal controls
• Prepare or support journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, variance analysis, and other accounting deliverables
• Analyze large financial and operational datasets using Google Sheets, SQL, AI tools, or other systems to identify unusual activity, data-quality issues, reconciliation breaks, control gaps, or operational trends
• Support invoicing, collections, cash application, or related order-to-cash processes, where relevant to your placement
• Research accounting questions and prepare clear supporting documentation under the guidance of experienced accountants
• Assist with the design, documentation, testing, and improvement of accounting processes and internal controls
• Support financial reporting, management analysis, and internal or external audit requests
• Partner with stakeholders across Accounting, Finance, Product, Operations, Engineering, Sales, Legal, Tax, Treasury, and Internal Audit to understand business activities and resolve issues
• Drive continuous process improvement, standardization, simplification, automation, and reporting enhancements
• Complete and present a case study or scoped project to your team and the broader Controllership organization

Degree language

• Currently enrolled at an accredited university pursuing a master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Information Systems, Business, or a related field

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