Business Risk Intern - Summer 2027 - Greater Southwest

We strive every day to exemplify our CLA values – curious, collaborative, transparent, inclusive, and reliable. We are looking for individuals who believe in accountability for one’s actions, take the initiative to make their vision a reality and place honesty, professionalism, conscientiousness and trust above all else.

CLA is dedicated to building a culture that welcomes different beliefs and perspectives, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

Our Tempe, AZ location is seeking Risk Advisory Interns.

The anticipated start date for this role is: June 2027.

The anticipated end date for this role is: August 2027.

This internship position is full-time. Candidates should be able to commit to 40 hours per week.

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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivers high level of client service through positive interactions with clients in multiple industries, CLA staff and external entities that serve the client(s).

• Demonstrate awareness, understanding of client’s technical environment and business processes through discussions and review of available information with an emphasis on controls relevant to the business, network, security devices, servers and end-user computing devices.

• Documents supporting audit evidence in alignment with firm standards.

• Knowledge of internal controls with ability to identify key risks and mitigating controls.

• Communicates status of project including issues that need immediate attention to appropriate team member.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Working towards the achievement of a bachelor’s degree – Degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems strongly preferred.

• Working to obtain CPA, CIA, CISA, CRISC and/or CISSP certification preferred.

• General knowledge of accounting principles and reporting of financial data.

• Willingness to learn new technologies.

• Proficient with Microsoft (MS) Windows and Office products.

• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to client sites.

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Wellness at CLA

To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.

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