Internship Financial Controller Jobs in Chicago, IL

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The Program

Our Accounting and Finance Internship Program is designed to give college students real-world experience that will be invaluable upon graduation. While in the program, you'll complete a 10-week assignment on a finance or controllership team; you will receive customized training and mentorship as well as personal and professional development. Upon successful completion of the program, you will have the opportunity to join our Finance and Accounting Development Program, a 2-year rotational program for new college graduates.

The Role

As an intern, you will step into our JLL finance and controllership teams to produce best-in-class reporting for management and external stakeholders. Our interns support a variety of projects, such as preparation of our Forms 10-Q and 10-K, technical accounting and peer/industry research, planning and modeling, and decision-oriented analysis.

Each of our interns is assigned to a finance or controllership team for the duration of the program, but there are ample opportunities via our program-wide panel discussions, lunch and learn sessions, etc. to get a glimpse into what other teams and their interns are doing. At the close of the program, all interns will prepare a summary of their contributions to JLL and present this summary to the full 2026 intern cohort, managers, and mentors.

Program Details

• Start date: May 31, 2027
• Length of program: 10 weeks full-time (40 hours a week)
• Compensation: $28/hour
• Location: Chicago, IL | On-site

The Ideal Candidate

• Pursuing a bachelors or masters degree in Accounting, Finance, or Real Estate with an expected graduation date of Spring 2028, or Winter 2027

• Any adjacent major (e.g., Economics) with some experience/coursework in Accounting with an interest in Real Estate
• Proficient computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with a team
• Ability to multitask, work successfully under pressure, and effectively prioritize to meet project deadlines
• Willingness to take on new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments
• A desire to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment

We do not offer relocation assistance or housing for our internship program

Permeant work authorization required

About our Internship Program

Take the opportunity to start your career early in the commercial real estate field! Spend time learning what it's like to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, team-orientated environment at JLL. Interns are an important part of what makes JLL a great place to work. Within our program, interns are an integral part of our team working alongside real estate analyst, transactional professionals and other associates. You will gain valuable insight into the commercial real estate industry while being exposed to multiple lines of business over the course of your internship.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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