Finance/Accounting intern

Job Description

Finance/Accounting Intern | CNA Corporation

The Tone:
This is a summer 2027 internship at CNA Corporation, offering hybrid work arrangements potentially based in Arlington, VA. CNA is an organization that applies scientific and data-driven methods to help clients develop effective solutions for managing their programs. Our flexible and engaging work environment encourages open inquiry, robust and respectful debate, and collaborative execution. The intern will explore the world of corporate finance by supporting real business activities and rotating through various Chief Financial Office departments. This role is crucial for contributing to CNA’s commitment to delivering effective, data-driven client solutions by offering the opportunity to build hands-on experience and strengthen analytical skills.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: Hybrid – Arlington, VA

• Team: Chief Financial Office (CFO)
• Mission: To immerse in corporate finance through supporting real business activities, including financial statement analysis, monthly close activities, budgeting, forecasting, and pricing, while rotating through Chief Financial Office departments to build hands-on experience.
• Tech Stack: Costpoint, COGNOS, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Tracking & Accounting: Assist project accounting and financial planning teams by gathering data, performing routine tasks, and tracking financial information using systems like Costpoint and COGNOS.
• Reporting & Analysis: Support process improvements and team meetings by observing, participating, and preparing various reports, charts, and basic financial analyses.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Aid in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses, including the development of simple financial models under direct supervision.
• Contracts Support: Provide assistance to the contracts team with fundamental contract administration duties and pricing support.
• Confidentiality & Learning: Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive financial information while performing supportive tasks designed to deepen understanding of core financial processes and provide customer support.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Must be a junior or senior in a bachelor’s degree program or enrolled in a graduate program, pursuing a degree in accounting, finance, or economics. A GPA of 3.0 is strongly preferred.
• Experience: Undergraduate-level coursework and experience is preferred.
• Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Bonus: Experience with any accounting system is a plus.