Risk Advisory Summer Intern (May 2025)

About Baker Tilly

Baker Tilly, is a leading advisory CPA firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and many of the world’s leading financial centers - New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Baker Tilly is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 145 territories, with 41,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $4.7 billion.

Your role

Responsibilities:

The Risk Advisory practice provides a full spectrum of services to help their clients assess their risks, develop strategies to compete in an ever-changing business environment, and achieve their goals and objectives.  All of this is accomplished through deep industry knowledge of risk, governance, internal audit, compliance, IT, and cybersecurity best practices.

You will enjoy this role if you:

• Are considering a long-term career in risk and advisory and want exposure to the industry
• Value your development and want to work for a firm whose owners have both their clients’ and employees’ best interests in mind and are transparent in their decisions
• Want to grow professionally and develop your client service and technical skills to build a strong foundation now, for tomorrow?

Training & development

You will have the opportunity to:

• Gain hands-on experience in risk advisory working full-time.
• Participate in our intern orientation, technical training, and development program designed to provide the tools needed to contribute to client engagements.
• Experience on-the-job training through real work engagements, showcasing how your academic experience translates to the professional environment.
• Learn directly from experienced associates, seniors, managers, and partners with specialized experience and technical knowledge across numerous industries and services.
• Build friendships and strong work relationships while gaining valuable experience.
• Demonstrate your performance and ability to join Baker Tilly as a full-time consultant.

Salary & benefits

The compensation range for this role is $29.00 to $35.00 per hour. 

If you join as a full-time employee, you will get the following benefits:

• A student loan repayment program that helps bolster financial well-being for early career team members.
• Disconnect Days that give their entire firm days off together so they can unplug, recharge, and reset.
• Free mental health and workout apps that help keep you at your best.
• Unlimited time off that allows you to structure your life to fulfill your career and personal goals.
• Pet benefit that reimburses you when you add a furry friend to your household.

Career progression

The intern program is designed to help you contribute to client engagements while allowing you to continue your academic experience within a professional setting through hands-on and meaningful work. The program will enable you to learn from professionals with specialized expertise and technical knowledge and provide professional development and technical training, in addition to employment opportunities with the firm after graduation.

Work-life balance

Baker Tilly values work-life balance for interns, promoting well-being alongside professional growth. Flexible schedules and supportive environments allow interns to manage responsibilities while enjoying personal pursuits. Emphasis on open communication fosters understanding and accommodates individual needs, ensuring a fulfilling experience both inside and outside the workplace.

Culture & vibe

Baker Tilly cultivates a vibrant culture built on collaboration, diversity, and integrity. Employees thrive in an inclusive environment that fosters innovation and mutual respect. From leadership development initiatives to community engagement, the firm encourages teamwork and empowers individuals to make a positive impact both professionally and socially.

About you

Successful candidates will meet the following requirements: 

• Enrolled as a student during the current school year in an Accounting, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Finance, or related degree
• Able to work full-time for the duration of the internship
• Available to travel as needed for client projects
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship during the intern program and as a full-time employee

Successful candidates will have:

• Outstanding academic performance is required, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above.  
• Relevant internship, work experience, and/or involvement with a professional organization desired.
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment with all levels of client personnel. 
• Demonstrated skills in the areas of time management, communication, interpersonal skills, relationship building, collaboration, and problem-solving. 
• Organizational and analytical skills, initiative, and adaptability. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

How to apply

This role is available in three locations Iselin, New York, and Tewksbury. You can submit your application for the location that best suits your preference.

Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• bakertilly.com
• bakertilly.com/page/life-at-baker-tilly
• youtube.com/user/bakertillyus
• careers.bakertilly.com/student-opportunities