Corporate Audit Intern

Job Description

Corporate Audit Intern | Lennox

The Tone:
This is a Corporate Audit internship at Lennox, a global company with a 130-year legacy in HVAC and refrigeration, providing industry-leading climate-control solutions to residential and commercial customers. Located in-person, with potential relocation or travel required, this role offers real work experiences within a team of knowledgeable industry professionals. Interns will participate in impactful, developmental projects that drive real business results and offer exposure to business leaders, fostering career growth and skill development through workshops, training, and resources. This position is crucial for supporting financial, operational, and IT audits, ensuring internal controls and compliance across the organization, with the potential for full-time employment upon graduation for successful interns.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person (Relocation and/or travel may be required)
• Pay: $19.80–$27.20 hourly
• Team: Part of a Corporate Audit team, collaborating with senior auditors and business units.
• Mission: Support financial, operational, and IT audits by testing internal controls and compliance for scheduled audits or SOX.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word

What You’ll Actually Do
• Audit Procedures: Assist in auditing operational, financial, and IT controls by defining issues, documenting processes, and testing controls.
• Data Management: Gather, organize, and analyze data, then prepare work papers to document audit testing and findings.
• Process Understanding: Participate in walkthroughs with process owners to understand and document business processes and key controls.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with senior auditors, other team members, and various business units throughout the company.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, or a related business discipline, having completed at least sophomore-level coursework. This role is ideal for candidates with a foundation in accounting, finance, and data analytics, seeking to support a broad range of audit assignments, rather than those exclusively focused on IT Auditing.
• Experience: Previous experience in a professional, leadership, or team-oriented environment, including internships, part-time employment, military service, collegiate athletics, student organizations, or other relevant experiences.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word; familiarity with data analysis, reporting, and data visualization concepts; strong written and verbal communication; demonstrated analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
• Bonus: Completion of at least one Accounting and/or Finance course; Spanish language proficiency; interest in audit, risk management, accounting, finance, and business process improvement.