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Intern Summer 2027, Global Transaction Advisory Group – Financial Due Diligence 

Start Season & Year: Summer 2027

Earliest Graduation Date: December 2027

Latest Graduation Date: June 2028

**Accepting applications until September 16th at midnight EST

 About A&M 

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.  

We are seeking highly motivated accounting students with a strong academic record who are interested in getting a jump start on their careers while gaining valuable real-life work experience in a fun and challenging environment. Does this sound like you? Are you ready to explore the world of due diligence? If so, consider joining our team’s Summer 2027 Internship program. During your internship, you will have both formal and on-the-job training to help you develop the technical and client skills necessary for a successful career.  

How you will contribute 

As an Intern, you will have the opportunity to work with our highly motivated and effective team of professionals on a variety of interesting projects across different industries including but not limited to manufacturing, distribution, consumer, retail, restaurants, business and industrial services as well as healthcare, software & technology, energy & infrastructure, and financial services. You will gain exposure to our integrated due diligence approach that goes beyond the traditional quality of earning analyses and focuses on key value drivers for sponsors and lenders.  Our integrated due diligence approach combines our deep operational, functional, and industry expertise with Big Four-quality financial accounting, tax, and AI-enabled analytical capabilities to drive value throughout the investment lifecycle. You will also gain exposure to automation and emerging technologies that enhance diligence insights, improve efficiency, and support informed decision-making.  

Responsibilities include:  

• Assist with core financial due diligence by helping to identify key risks and potential deal breakers, assess the strengths and weaknesses of businesses against industry benchmarks, and aid in the evaluation of potential transactions in the context of client investment strategies. 

• Analyze detailed financial statement information including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow and key operational data. 

• Synthesize and convert this data into meaningful information used to make observations, support discussions with target management and drive conclusions. 

• Assess the quality of the target company’s reported earnings, net assets and cash flows. 

• Leverage data analytics and AI-enabled tools to enhance financial analysis, develop insights and visualizations, and support client presentations and transaction-related decision-making.  

• After investigative analysis, assist in the construction of deal-oriented reports and presentations for clients that highlight the key financial, commercial, and other findings facing investments and the drivers behind maintainable profits and cash flows. Aid the team in further articulating how such findings should be incorporated into the client’s valuation and sale, purchase agreement and provide other negotiating points.  

• Participate in meetings and conference calls with target company management and with client personnel. 

  Qualifications: 

• Must be actively pursuing an Accounting degree at an accredited college or university with intent to meet CPA exam eligibility requirements (150 credit hours) upon graduation  

• Eligible candidates should be in the 3rd year of a 4-year degree program or in the 4th year of a 5-year degree program  

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, including financial analysis and data visualization 

• Passion for accounting and financial due diligence 

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills  

• Inclusive mindset with readiness to embrace diversity and contribute to positive workplace culture 

• Ability to thrive and produce high quality work in fast-paced settings 

• Strong project management skills  

• Flexibility to work as both a team member and as an individual contributor  

• Flexibility to travel as needed 

• Strong ability to use AI tools (Claude, Copilot, etc…) to streamline job responsibilities  

• All candidates applying for U.S.-based job openings must have authorization to work in the United States without need for sponsorship now or in the future. 

Your journey at A&M 

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career. 

We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.