Intern - Operations Excellence
Clark Schaefer Consulting a division of Clark Schaefer Hackett
Location: Columbus, OH; Dayton, OH; Cincinnati, OH
Clark Schaefer Hackett (CSH) is a results-driven advisory and accounting firm. At Clark Schaefer Consulting, a division of Clark Schaefer Hackett, we pride ourselves on delivering impeccable accounting, operational, control, and technology services to our high-profile clientele, comprised of public and private entities. We are acknowledged for our unwavering commitment to excellence, marked by a proven history as trusted advisors effectuating transformative results.
Interning at CSH is a paid internship that offers an incredibly fun and rewarding experience for students. Here are some reasons why:
- Professional development: We offer firsthand experience in your field of study and insights into various industries. Come sharpen your technical skills and learn about the latest industry trends, tools, and techniques.
- Exposure to diverse projects: We offer a wide range of projects allowing you to explore different sectors and develop a versatile skill set.
- Networking opportunities: Interning at a reputable firm like CSH, will expose you to a vast network of professionals in the industry.
- Personal growth: You will step out of your comfort zone by adapting to a demanding environment, meeting deadlines, and manage challenging situations – all of which contribute to your overall development and personal growth. You will participate in learning programs, both technical and soft skills that will follow you throughout your career journey.
- Resume enhancement: Interning at CSH will provide you with a competitive edge into your career after graduation and hopefully it will lead you here!
This is an outstanding opportunity for the right Intern candidate because:
- You will be part of an organization that is large enough to be highly complex yet small enough where they can make a major impact.
- You will have the opportunity to gain experience from some of the best talent in the industry, working within a dynamic and high-performing organization.
- You will be interning at an organization with an outstanding employee culture and a history of employee investment and professional development.
Position Summary
You will perform real world, firsthand, tasks and play a key role within Clark Schaefer Consulting. You will support and assist consulting professionals in ensuring excellent client service, compliance, and effective governance within a variety of industries while being trained on the industry’s leading software.
You must be a current student who is ambitious about service excellence and a future career goal of working in Consulting.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work alongside an experienced team delivering accounting, operational, control, or technology services to high-profile clientele
- Develop an understanding of the internal workings of business and consulting
- Develop and uphold working relations with associates and clients while demonstrating your professionalism working in a business atmosphere
- Assist with business-related consulting services to fulfill individual engagement requirements
- Assist with the development of project plans, methodologies, and work programs, as needed
- Communicate effectively as you collaborate with other highly skilled professionals to complete work, provide quality deliverables and achieve objectives
- Work independently and utilize technology that provides data analytics and process flow automation to analyze client information
- Contribute ideas to define new processes and procedures
- Stay informed about industry trends and best practices
- Participate in training sessions to develop skills and relevant knowledge
- Participate in firm networking events
- Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience:
Required:
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s in Operations, industrial Engineering, Business, or related degrees
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Strong academic credentials
- Ability to learn new concepts and technology quickly
- Ability to listen and communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Knowledge of computers and various Microsoft programs
Preferred:
- Previous internship or related experience
Competencies:
- Passion for consulting with the ability and willingness to understand all aspects of consulting
- Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills
- Good analytical, conceptual, and critical thinking skills to detect problems and apply knowledge to identify appropriate solutions
- Must be eager to learn, initiative-taking, flexible, accountable and can effectively manage multiple tasks at one time
- Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines
- A passion for excellent client service
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Knowledge of computers to operative effectively with Excel spreadsheets and Microsoft Outlook
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
- Adaptable and flexible in the face of changing client needs or new information
- Self-driven in a remote working environment
Why Us?
The Clark Schaefer Hackett community includes trusted advisors with Clark Schaefer Hackett, Clark Schaefer Consulting, Strategic HR, and Clark Schaefer Executive Search. This elite community leverages strategic skills, financial and operational leadership, proven acumen, and technological advances to successfully provide customized solutions for every client and every engagement, and we apply this approach to our associates.
Clark Schaefer Hackett is committed to providing equal opportunity to all classes protected by federal, state, and local law. Employment-related decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Equal employment opportunity includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, and termination.
Our employment objective is to select associates who meet high standards of personality, character, and occupational qualifications, who can continue our work competently, have capacity for growth and will become a vital part of our organization.
To learn more about interning with Clark Schaefer Hackett – please contact Brooke Hampton at JBHampton@cshco.com