Financial Analyst Intern- Summer 2027

About Our Program

The Comptroller of the Treasury's Audit Internship Program is a 10-week paid educational and experiential learning opportunity offering undergraduate students a chance to witness and participate in the operations of the office. Interns will spend the summer building skills through their finance-related assignments. Interns will also have opportunities to build relationships with each other through shared experiences.

About Our Office

The Office of the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury is responsible for reviewing and approving the budgets for more than 600 local governmental entities, auditing state and local governments, and participating in the general financial and administrative management and oversight of state government. In the Comptroller's Office, we strive to deliver on our mission to make government work better. Through dedicated hard work and commitment, every Comptroller's Office employee accepts personal responsibility to accomplish our mission and uphold it.

Responsibilities

• Inputting data into local government financial health models
• Verifying reports are filed for utilities, industrial development boards, and local government debt disclosures
• Preparing internal reports from the LGF tracking system
• Helping with website design, monitoring, and disaster recovery testing
• Coordinating with the Data Manager on data projects
• Assisting with other projects assigned by management

As a Financial Analyst Intern, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our mission of making government work better and produce meaningful work. This position has a 37.5-hour work week with a hybrid in-office/teleworking schedule.

Professional Development

Our summer internship program is designed to be both professionally and academically beneficial. Interns gain hands-on experience while participating in meaningful professional development activities such as Business Etiquette Day, a full-day session focused on professionalism, emotional intelligence, and understanding one's professional brand, complete with an etiquette lunch led by staff. Interns also enjoy engaging activities like speed networking with full-time employees, a guided tour of the Tennessee Capitol to explore the state's history, and weekly cohort check-ins to foster connection and collaboration. The cohort experience culminates in a final presentation showcasing what interns have learned and contributed during their time with the Office.

Location

This internship position is based out of Nashville, Tennessee. Depending on the assignment, interns may have the opportunity for limited travel during the summer. Typical travel opportunities are in the Nashville area; however, some may allow for travel to other parts of Tennessee.

Qualifications

We are looking for rising juniors, seniors, or graduate students with an emphasis in finance, data analytics, data science, and/or accounting who are interested in applying what they've learned in the classroom to governmental finance. To be considered for the internship program, candidates should preferably have successfully completed at least 6 hours of coursework in these fields.

Skills

• Adaptable
• Able to think critically
• Able to work well both individually and as part of a team
• Willing to learn and grow
• Interpersonal and communication skills to communicate tactfully with local governments, coworkers, and others

Compensation

Interns are paid $24 per hour via a third-party company. This position may require in-state day travel to work sites. Work-related travel will be reimbursed.