Finance and Accounting Leadership Program: Finance Track

Job Description

Finance and Accounting Leadership Program: Finance Track – 2027 | Fifth Third Bank

The Tone:
This is an entry-level rotational program at Fifth Third Bank, located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Fifth Third Bank is a 27,107-person organization dedicated to connecting great people to great opportunities and making banking a Fifth Third better. This role offers participants broad exposure to various areas within Finance and Accounting, preparing them for future leadership roles within the bank. You will gain experience through six-month rotations, emphasizing the finance track of the program.

The TL;DR
• Role: Rotational Program
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Cincinnati, Ohio

• Team: Entry-level role within the Finance Division’s Finance and Accounting Leadership Program (FALP)
• Mission: Gain exposure to multiple areas within Finance and Accounting through six-month rotations to support bank operations and financial reporting.
• Tech Stack: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, internal general ledger, reconciliation and reporting systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Management: Perform basic special projects as assigned and under the direction of an assignment leader.
• Financial Reporting: Build, analyze, and distribute monthly and quarterly financial reporting for the business.
• Planning & Analysis: Provide analysis for the monthly forecasting process and support the annual budgeting process.
• Data Investigation: Perform financial variance analysis to identify business trends and investigate unusual items in reports.
• Process Improvement: Document, evaluate, and improve the design of reports and processes to ensure analytical tools evolve with business changes.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• Experience: Relevant internship and/or co-op experience, graduating in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027.
• Skills: Basic familiarity with software applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook; professional customer service skills; ability to solve routine problems by following defined procedures; capable of managing own time to meet deadlines and completing work with guidance; demonstrated ability to perform and communicate.
• Bonus: Minimum GPA of 3.0; Financial Services industry experience preferred; authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based immigration sponsorship now or in the future.