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Come for the Challenge. Stay for the Experience.
At HCVT, we believe every challenge presents an opportunity to positively impact our clients and people. Talented and ambitious individuals who seek limitless professional opportunities thrive at HCVT. Our team is known for its technical skill and ability to help clients address complex business issues all while investing in and supporting our people to provide a rewarding employee experience.
What We Do and Who We Serve
We offer Tax, Audit, Advisory, and Business Management services to our clients, which include private and public companies, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices. We also specialize in serving clients across the following industries: Private Equity, Real Estate & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, High-Net-Worth Individuals, Manufacturing & Distribution, Professional Services Firms, Technology, Healthcare, Nonprofit Organizations, and Affordable Housing.
We Live Our Core Values
Our values guide us in our day-to-day interactions with our clients and each other-Integrity at our Core; Building Success Together; Passion for Excellence; and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. We are focused and committed to the needs of our clients and our team.
Discover How Far You Can Go.
Opportunities abound at HCVT. Our firm has experienced steady growth since its founding in 1991 and continues to expand its client service offerings, creating new opportunities for professionals to grow their careers. We make significant investments in training and provide interesting, diverse, and intellectually stimulating work for our teams-the kind of work that helps you develop and refine your skills to advance in the profession.
Hybrid Work
HCVT currently offers a hybrid work model that allows eligible employees to work both remotely and in the office, based on business needs and team coordination. When working remotely, employees are expected to meet the same performance standards, adhere to the same policies, and maintain the same level of communication, collaboration, and responsiveness as working in the office. Please note that this arrangement is not guaranteed and subject to change at any time. We will strive to provide reasonable notice of any changes to your work location or schedule whenever possible.
HCVT's Advisory team partners with business owners, private equity firms, and corporate management teams to navigate complex transactions and strategic decisions. We provide end-to-end support across the transaction lifecycle, including strategic alternatives analysis, financial modeling, valuation, deal structuring, and negotiation support for both buy-side and sell-side engagements. Our team works closely with clients to evaluate potential acquisitions or divestitures, analyze transaction economics and synergies, and prepare financial analyses that inform key investment decisions. By combining deep accounting and finance expertise with rigorous market and valuation analysis, we help clients mitigate risk, maximize value, and execute transactions with confidence.
As an M&A Advisory Intern, you will gain hands-on exposure to middle-market buy-side and sell-side transactions across the full M&A lifecycle, from initial evaluation through deal execution and close. Interns work directly with experienced professionals on live client engagements, contributing to financial analyses, valuation work, and transaction deliverables that support real investment and strategic decisions.
This role is designed for students who are intellectually curious, analytically strong, and eager to develop a deep understanding of how transactions are evaluated, structured, and executed in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Apply today and find out why so many come for the challenge-and stay for the experience. We look forward to meeting you!
As an M&A Advisory Intern, you will be responsible for the following:

• Support Advisory engagement teams on mergers and acquisitions, valuation, and strategic finance projects for middle-market and growth-oriented clients.
• Assist with buy-side and sell-side transaction engagements, including financial analysis, evaluating offers, analyzing deal structures, and supporting execution from letter of intent through close.
• Build and analyze financial models and transaction analyses, including historical performance, projections, scenario analysis, and modeling related to revenue, EBITDA, and cash flow.
• Perform company and industry research, analyze financial statements, and develop comparable company and precedent transaction analyses used in transaction and valuation engagements.
• Assist in preparing client-ready deliverables such as financial analyses, valuation materials, presentations, and reports that support transaction decision-making.
• Support strategic finance and FP&A initiatives including forecasting, budgeting, and operational or profitability analysis used by management teams.
• Support business development initiatives including prospect research, market and industry analysis, and preparation of pitch materials for prospective clients.
• Collaborate with professionals across Advisory, Tax, and other service lines while participating in firm training, mentorship, and internship programming and receiving ongoing coaching from an assigned buddy and performance manager.

To be successful, these are the skills, qualities and experience you will need:

• Progress toward a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related field, with an expected graduation date by July 2028
• A minimum GPA of 3.0, with strong performance in quantitative and analytical coursework
• A solid understanding of accounting principles and corporate finance fundamentals
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with a high level of attention to detail
• Advanced Excel proficiency: prior exposure to financial modeling is preferred
• Experience with data analytics or programming tools (Power BI, SQL, Python, R, etc.) is a plus but not required
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
• Sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to synthesize complex information
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, client-driven environment
• A willingness to receive feedback, learn quickly, and take ownership of assigned work
• A positive, collaborative mindset with a strong work ethic

How to Apply:

• Submit an application on Lever - https://jobs.lever.co/hcvt
• Required documents - Resume, Unofficial Transcripts

*Note - HCVT is unable to sponsor the work authorization of candidates.
This salary range is specific to the state(s) listed and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill set and education; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable salary estimate for this position is $38.00 per hour, and it is eligible for a one-time program completion bonus.
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