INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Office of the CFO, Managerial Operating Intern, Summer 2028

CompanyCohen & Co
LocationCleveland
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 4, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support operational excellence by assisting with workflow optimization, process improvement, and project management. They will also develop reporting tools, maintain operational data, and collaborate with various practice groups to enhance efficiency.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$20 - $40
Company Size
1080
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Founded in 1977, Cohen & Co is one of America’s Most Recommended Tax and Accounting Firms by USA TODAY and serves a broad range of clients — from privately held companies and their owners; to public and private funds, advisers and fund service providers within the asset management industry; to Fortune 1000 multinational enterprises. “Cohen & Co” is the brand name under which Cohen & Company, Ltd. and Cohen & Co Advisory, LLC, and its subsidiary entities, provide professional services in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Cohen & Company, Ltd., a licensed independent CPA firm, provides attest services. Cohen & Co Advisory, LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax, advisory and business consulting services and are not licensed CPA firms. Combined we have 900 dedicated professionals across the U.S., 15 offices and a presence in the Cayman Islands and India through affiliated entities. Learn more at cohenco.com.
About the Role

What You'll Do 

There’s no better way to get hands-on experience and enhance your understanding of the professional services industry than with Cohen & Co’s internship program! Our comprehensive internship will provide you with all the tools and training you need to launch your career. There’s no coffee grabbing or mindlessly making photocopies here! You’ll get hands-on client experience, gain technical knowledge, and learn all about our ‘Great People First’ culture while building lasting relationships with your peers and firm leaders – all invested in YOU. 

 

Day in the Life: 

  • Managerial Operating: Support operational excellence across the firm by assisting with workflow optimization, process improvement initiatives, project management, budgeting and cost analysis, technology implementation, data management, and cross-functional collaboration. In this role, you'll help streamline internal processes, develop reporting tools and dashboards, maintain operational data, and work with various practice groups to identify opportunities for greater efficiency and effectiveness 
  • Build Relationships: Connect with highly collaborative peers, mentors, and engagement teams via client work, firm events, and internship program experiences 
  • Grow Your Skills: Receive ongoing feedback to help you sharpen your technical skills and develop as a professional 
  • Get Involved: Jump into firm-wide initiatives like business development, recruitment, DEI efforts, and community service – choose what inspires you most! 

 

Internship Commitments: 

  • Internship Length: Early June – late July 2028  
  • Internship Schedule:  
    • Summer 2028: Full-time (32-40 hours/week) opportunities available 
      • Pencils Down Week: One week off for all employees to recharge (subject to change; unpaid for interns). 

 

Who You Are 

Required: 

  • Degree: Pursuing Bachelor’s; must be sophomore level or equivalent by the start of the internship     
  • Major: Accounting, Data Analytics, Finance, Information Systems, Business Management, Engineering, Business Intelligence or related field  

 

 

Preferred: 

  • GPA: Minimum 3.0 
  • Junior level or equivalent by the start of the internship 

Who We Are

#LifeatCohen


Sure, we like numbers. (But we’ll never treat you like one.)


At Cohen & Co our foundational principles offer insight into how we achieve an inclusive, growth-oriented culture that fuels the success of our firm, our clients and our people. In particular, we honor our foundational principle of “great people first” by:

  • Championing the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion by embracing the unique stories, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that come from our people; and
  • Offering a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package, which allows each employee to use the benefits that best suits their needs. Our offerings go beyond standard options, including time off outside of your standard PTO to give back to the community, annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses, talent development resources to tap into growth opportunities, and so much more!

Learn More About Us!

Estimated Base Range: $20 - $40/hour

*Base compensation offered to candidates are determined based on factors such as candidate's relevant skillset, experience, licensure, and certifications, as well as job responsibilities, geography, market considerations, and organizational needs. At Cohen & Co, we don't stop at setting ourselves apart by offering competitive base compensation. As part of our 'great people first' foundational principle, our firm offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that allows each employee to design a package that best suits their needs and goes beyond standard options, including time off outside of your standard PTO to recharge and give back to the community, annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses, talent development resources to tap into growth opportunities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity of thought and background to build an inclusive and energized culture and better meet the needs of our clients.

Agency recruiters may not submit unsolicited candidate information or resumes to any Cohen & Co employee without a recruiting services contract first being entered into with the Cohen & Co Talent Acquisition Team; see policy here.

Key Skills
Workflow optimizationProcess improvementProject managementBudgetingCost analysisTechnology implementationData managementCross-functional collaborationReporting toolsDashboardsBusiness developmentRecruitmentDEI effortsAccountingData analyticsFinance
Categories
Finance & AccountingManagement & LeadershipData & AnalyticsConsultingAdministrative
Benefits
Time off for community serviceAnnual discretionary merit increasesBonusesTalent development resources