Intern - Finance (Summer 2027)
Company Overview
Highgate Hotels is a leading real‑estate investment and hospitality‑management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels across North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. The firm develops bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, leveraging industry‑leading revenue‑management tools and a seasoned executive team.
Internship Overview
The 2027 Finance Internship offers students hands‑on experience in a dynamic hospitality environment, learning from experienced finance leaders. Interns work alongside the Accounting and Finance team, gain exposure to forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and participate in professional‑development sessions.
Responsibilities
- Work alongside the Accounting and Finance Team.
- Assist the property finance team with daily accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations.
- Support the preparation of monthly financial statements and related reporting.
- Gain exposure to forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis at the property level.
- Participate in audits, compliance reviews, and internal control procedures.
- Observe how finance partners with operations to drive profitability.
- Use hotel accounting systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, Birchstreet, or PMS systems) under supervision.
- Shadow property finance leaders and attend professional‑development sessions.
- Participate in the month‑end close process, prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and month‑end financial statements.
- Assist with various projects as needed.
- Multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines while maintaining confidentiality.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality Finance (in progress) or a similar degree.
- Minimum junior status.
- Knowledge of accounting and/or finance principles.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables and reports) and PowerPoint skills.
- Organized with the ability to work accurately and time‑efficiently.
- Ability to participate in a 10‑week program (June – August) and work onsite.
Schedule
10‑week onsite program running from June through August.