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Risk and Accounting Advisory Services (RAAS) Consultant - Intern (2025)

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Plante Moran

May 28

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Accounting & Tax
    Banking & Finance
  • Chicago, +2

AI generated summary

  • You need strong problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills. Pursuing an accounting, finance, or economics degree with a GPA of 3.0+. Support needed to sit for CPA or CIA exam.
  • You will perform enterprise risk services, provide reporting assistance and analysis, develop risk-assessment models, assist with client accounting support, and offer technical accounting advice. You'll interact with various practice areas and research markets and technology.

Requirements

  • Detail-oriented leader with problem solving, communication, organizational, technical and analytical skills.
  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, finance, or related field.
  • Academic success (a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0).
  • Preferred: On track to complete the requisite degree and supporting credits to sit for the CPA or CIA exam, with the goal of successfully obtaining the CIA or CPA license.

Responsibilities

  • Performing enterprise risk services for a variety of disciplines including:
  • Internal Audit
  • SOX and JSOX Compliance
  • Enterprise Risk Management Framework Development
  • Quality Assurance Review
  • Process and Internal Control Improvement
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Providing reporting assistance and analysis for engagements:
  • Documenting and testing client internal control environments
  • Identifying and analyzing potential risks and mitigation strategies
  • Preparing proposals and engagement letters
  • Develop and implement risk-assessment models and methodologies
  • Produce reports and presentations that outline findings, explaining risks and recommending changes.
  • Assist with client accounting support
  • Research markets, tools and technology
  • Technical accounting advice:
  • Assisting clients with post-merger integration of accounting activities
  • Providing short-term temporary accounting support
  • Providing counsel on implementation of new technical accounting standards into the everyday practice of an organization
  • Interacts with other practice areas within management consulting, and other practice areas including but not limited to audit, tax, wealth management and consulting.

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Risk and Accounting Advisory Services (RAAS) Consultant Intern?

The primary role of a RAAS Consultant Intern is to help identify and analyze major business drivers while integrating people-related issues with business strategies, ultimately serving clients through risk services that impact their overall business processes.

What kind of skills or qualities are important for a RAAS Consultant Intern?

Important skills for a RAAS Consultant Intern include analytical thinking, problem-solving capabilities, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with teams to address client needs effectively.

Will I have the opportunity to work directly with clients as a RAAS Consultant Intern?

Yes, as a RAAS Consultant Intern, you will have the opportunity to serve clients and gain direct experience in providing risk services that influence their business processes.

What kind of business issues will I be working on as a RAAS Consultant Intern?

You will be working on issues related to risk management, integrating human resource considerations with business strategies, and analyzing how these factors drive overall business performance.

Is this internship position flexible in terms of work assignments?

Yes, the internship offers flexibility in assignments, allowing you to figure out major business drivers while integrating various aspects of business and people’s issues.

What impact can I expect to make in this role?

You can expect to have a direct impact on the client’s overall business processes by assisting in identifying, analyzing, and addressing risks through your contributions to our advisory services.

What does the application process look like for this internship?

While specific details may vary, the application process typically involves submitting your resume, completing a potential interview, and demonstrating your interest and relevant skills in risk and accounting advisory services.

When is the internship scheduled to take place?

This internship is specifically designed for 2025, and you will need to check the exact dates and duration with the employer during the application process.

Plante Moran

Accounting
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1924
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Co-founder Frank Moran often referred to our firm as “a people firm disguised as an accounting firm.” Why? Because people are at the core of everything we do. You see, at Plante Moran, an engagement is much more than a professional transaction. It’s a personal experience where clients are confident we’re looking out for them, no matter their size, location, or what goals they’ve set. With our seamless service, recognized expertise, and personal approach to relationships, our clients have clarity and confidence, no matter what’s next. In our nearly 100 years in business, we’ve grown to be one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. Our more than 3,300 professionals are committed to exemplary client service every day.