Forensic Investigations Intern

Job Description

Intern, Investigations & Forensic Accounting (Summer 2027) | Secretariat

The Tone:
This is an internship at Secretariat, a global consulting firm that helps companies, law firms, and organizations solve complex business problems. The firm specializes in situations involving disputes, investigations, major project challenges, or high-stakes decisions, offering careers that grow with individuals in a collaborative culture. This role matters as the intern will contribute to high-impact matters within the Forensic Investigations team, helping to uncover facts, analyze complex financial information, and support legal, risk, and regulatory challenges facing businesses worldwide. The work provides exposure to interesting, real-world challenges that connect accounting, finance, economics, audit, and legal concepts.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: Various offices (domestic and international)
• Pay: $20—$30 hourly
• Team: Part of the growing Forensic Investigations team, collaborating with experienced professionals.
• Mission: Help uncover facts, analyze complex financial information, and support high-impact matters involving fraud, disputes, investigations, and business challenges.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Research: Research companies, industries, financial information, and economic trends to help the team understand key facts and issues.
• Analyze: Review and analyze financial and non-financial information, then help summarize findings for project teams.
• Report: Support the preparation of forensic accounting, damages, and investigation reports.
• Evaluate: Help evaluate and respond to reports prepared by other experts by checking the logic, assumptions, and support behind their conclusions.
• Communicate: Participate in client and legal team communications as you gain experience and project knowledge.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field from an accredited college or university, with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and August 2028. This is an entry-level opportunity for students.
• Experience: Authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship. While not required, previous internship experience in forensic investigations, audit, accounting, finance, or consulting is considered helpful.
• Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills; clear communication abilities including listening, writing, speaking, and presenting information; effective time management, organizational skills, and the ability to balance multiple priorities or deadlines; comfortable working independently while also seeking guidance when needed; comfortable using Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Bonus: An interest in pursuing professional credentials such as CPA, CFF, CFA, CFE, or ABV is a plus; curiosity and comfort in learning about new industries, companies, and business problems; proficiency in a second language is also beneficial.