Intern I-Finance, Accounting, Corporate Development and Contract

Company Overview

The HdL Companies help cities, counties and special districts maximize revenues through research and discovery efforts, financial and economic analysis, and provision of software that supports local government operations in a variety of important ways. We are regarded as a leader, occupying a specific niche in the financial services sector and serving over 900 local governments nationwide. Leveraging our talented team of professionals, along with leading edge software and database systems, HdL discovery efforts have recovered over $3 billion for our local government partners.

Core Values

HdL team members individually and collectively aspire to the following core values:

Deliver Excellence In Everything – We anticipate needs and believe that delivering extraordinary service, inside and outside our organization, is key to our success. We passionately pursue excellence in everything we do.

Do The Right Thing – We always act in the best interests of our company and our clients. We are respectful, have high integrity, and are accountable for our actions.

Foster Relationships – We build lasting relationships based on trust with our teams and our clients. We value collaboration toward our common goals and inspire each other to improve and progress.

Give Generously – We give generously of our time and resources with our teammates, clients and communities. We impart information for best practices, encourage professional development, and support charitable community organizations.

Enjoy The Journey – We enjoy our journey and enthusiastically celebrate our successes. We have fun and find fulfillment working with our colleagues and clients.

Be Authentic, Grateful, and Humble – We are thankful for the success we have achieved individually and as a company and never take it for granted.

Location Profile: 

This part-time position is onsite for up to 2 to 3 days a week. HdL Companies is looking for summer 2026 interns.

Position Overview/Internship Description: 

HdL has a need for part-time entry-level interns responsible for supporting HdL’s Finance, Accounting, Corporate Development, and Contracts teams on a variety of special projects. The primary focus is to assist with tasks such as industry and company research, basic to intermediate financial and accounting analysis, presentations, administrative tasks and special projects. These tasks will help support areas such as Corporate Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Finance, Legal/Contracts, New Ventures, Procurement, and Operational Improvement. 

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong interest in learning and pursuing a career in finance, consulting or other high level business career fields.
• Excellent work ethic and determination to complete tasks timely and in a professional manner.
• Communication skills: Able to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Research & analytical skills: Capable of conducting basic industry and company research.
• Analysis: Comfort in being able to conduct analysis primarily in MS excel to aid in financial analysis for decisions.
• Computer skills: Comfortable using standard office software, including Microsoft Office; capable of learning a variety of software programs.
• Receptiveness to feedback: Open to constructive feedback and demonstrates a willingness to learn and grow.
• Teamwork: Works well within a team, taking direction from senior team members and contributing positively to the overall team dynamic.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma.
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree or coursework in business administration, finance, economics or a related field. Strong GPA.

Compensation

The starting base salary for this Brea, CA position is expected to be between $18.00 to $20.00 per hour. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable law.