Dorsey & Whitney LLP Looking for Financial Analyst Intern (Summer 2024) at Minneapolis, MN  Full Time

We are seeking a Financial Analyst Intern in our Minneapolis office. In this role, you will assist Accounting and Finance personnel, primarily the financial analysts, in performing the fundamental duties of their jobs. This is a great internship opportunity for a second semester sophomore or a junior majoring in Finance or Accounting with an interest in corporate finance or law. Responsibilities include a range of ad-hoc requests, analytical projects supporting decision making in all functional areas of the firm (marketing, accounting, I/S, etc.), and routine monthly activities.

This internship includes a competitive hourly wage and is intended as a full-time summer position (approximately 40 hours per week) with potential for a flexible part-time position during the school year (10-20 hours per week). This is a hybrid position and will have occasional in-office days to work with the team.

Key Responsibilities Include:

– Update, produce, and distribute financial reports on multiple reporting systems.
– Complete analytical projects that may include examining revenue drivers (e.g. billable hours), assessing the efficiency of business processes, evaluating market trends, and generating statistical snapshots of firm performance.
– Participate in top-level financial planning and analysis including setting billing rates, profitability modeling, revenue budgeting, and legal market forecasting.
– Create presentations for practice groups and regional offices to be used by upper level firm management.
– Engage in long-term, strategic projects aimed at business development and improving firm practices.
– Assist with maintenance of timekeeper and rate records.

What we’re looking for:

– Sophomore or Junior undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
– Strong organizational skills.
– Fervent attention to detail and accuracy.
– Mathematical aptitude and problem-solving prowess.
– Ability to work independently and take initiative when necessary.
– Experience in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access and Word).
– Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred:

– Ability to work part-time during the school year.
– Exposure to SQL, database querying, advanced Microsoft Excel functions, and/or previous use of an accounting information systems.

About Dorsey:

Dorsey & Whitney is an AmLaw 100 international law firm with more than 575 lawyers in 21 offices throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We are a premier legal counselor to companies worldwide in a wide range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology.

Dorsey offers a competitive pay and benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; domestic partner benefits (for same-sex and opposite-sex domestic partners); a generous paid time off policy; retirement savings plan; profit sharing contribution; paid holidays; paid parental leave, paid volunteer day; adoption assistance; back-up child care program; well-being programs and activities; a 24/7 confidential employee assistance program; and more! (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria).

Dorsey values the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive workplace. It contributes to the success of our people and our clients and enriches our experience. We believe that everyone should feel at home and part of our community. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including:

– Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab)
– Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers)
– 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)
– Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum)
– Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)

Reasonable Accommodations:

Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations, as well as pregnancy or lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5178.

How to Apply:

Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications. Please go to the “Careers” section of the Dorsey website at www.dorsey.com/staffjobs and complete Dorsey’s online application form. We are unable to accept application materials by mail or email.

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an EEO/AAP/Disabled Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.

Dorsey & Whitney LLP participates in E-Verify.

Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening.

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Office Location:
Minneapolis, MN