Summer 2026 - Intern, Finance

Job description

About the team: The Finance Department at the Vera Institute of Justice supports the organization’s mission by stewarding resources responsibly, transparently, and equitably. The team oversees budgeting, financial reporting, grants and contract compliance, and internal controls to ensure that Vera’s programs are well-supported and financially sustainable. Through strong financial management and cross-team collaboration, Finance helps enable impactful justice reform work and ensures that organizational resources are aligned with Vera’s values and strategic priorities. The Finance & Accounting Intern will work closely with the CFO to support financial operations, accounting processes, and strategic initiatives. This role includes assisting with projects that involve collaboration between Finance and IT, such as system upgrades, data integrity, and process automation. The internship provides exposure to executive-level decision-making and cross-functional teamwork. By the end of the internship, the intern will: - Gain insight into executive-level financial decision-making. - Understand the end-to-end financial reporting and accounting cycle. - Learn how finance and IT collaborate to i...