San Francisco Business Performance Improvement Intern 2027

JOB REQUISITION

San Francisco Business Performance Improvement Intern - 2027

LOCATION

SAN FRANCISCO

ADDITIONAL LOCATION(S)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are You Ready to Live Something Different with Protiviti

The Protiviti career provides an opportunity to learn impact and advance within a collaborative and inclusive culture. We hire curious individuals for whom learning is a passion. By teaming with our clients we solve the business challenges a dynamic world presents and discover and implement innovative business solutions. We lean into our mission: We Care. We Collaborate. We Deliver.

At every level we champion leaders who live our values. Imagining our work as a journey integrity guides our way inclusion moves us forward together innovation creates new destinations and our commitment to success empowers us to deliver on our vision to be the most trusted global consulting firm.

Are you inspired to make a difference

Youve come to the right place.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Business Performance Improvement interns help clients in the areas of finance operations people and change. Our Interns work with Protivitis clients who are typically among the worlds leading companies. As an intern you collaborate with the team to deliver client solutions for complex business problems these organizations face. Experience tells us that our future leaders need to be both knowledgeable and deep in an area of expertise but also versatile having a broad range of capabilities and skill sets to solve todays complex business problems. Thats why we focus on developing interns across our business so you gain experience in different industries grow your technical capabilities and gain leadership qualities that will ensure your future success.

Our culture is grounded in empowerment teamwork and problem-solving. At all career levels we encourage innovation seeking your ideas and insights. Our people care about one another; they coach guide and help each team member to be their very best.

When you join our team you will participate in Liftoff with Protiviti our award-winning onboarding live-virtual experience with gamification embedded in the delivery. You will also attend The Intern Challenge an experiential learning course that will help you transition successfully into your role as an intern.

Protivitis internship is an innovative experience designed to take you on a journey to immerse you in our unique business and culture. Through our internship you may work across various industries and engage in internal initiatives all of which will fuel your curiosity uncover hidden strengths and prepare you for your career. During the internship you will get a preview of Foundations Protivitis innovative entry-level full-time career opportunity which provides you with experiences and learning opportunities in business operations consulting data relationship building technology and innovation.

With each project you receive hands-on training in a nurturing environment and interact with leaders across our practice. Talent Managers will assign specific project experiences that support career growth your skills and the needs of the business. A network of advisors will help you navigate challenges and celebrate milestones. There are opportunities to join committees participate in employee network groups enjoy social civic and networking activities to aid in building meaningful relationships across the firm and in the community.

Business Performance Improvement interns are hired into one of four different areas including:

• Finance Performance Management: Provides custom solutions to help finance leaders address their current challenges and explore opportunities for continuous growth delivering innovative solutions and supporting finance as a forward-thinking strategic partner to the business. At the core our methodology aligns people processes and technology to drive efficiency productivity and transformation enabling change and creating value for the entire client organization.

• Financial Reporting Remediation & Compliance: Supports companies in navigating complex financial reporting situations to reduce their risk of non-compliance while limiting exposure to financial restatements and other costly non-routine situations such as restatements mergers and IPOs. Protivitis team proactively monitors new accounting rules alerts clients to changing requirements and assists with addressing complex accounting or reporting challenges.

• People & Change: Focuses on the human side of transformation by helping companies with the people talent and skills components of their business. We assist organizations in developing differentiated employee experiences to better attract retain and engage talent. We also help organizations enable sustained behavior changes to support large-scale initiatives.

• Supply Chain & Operations: Supports companies in driving outcomes by reducing cost improving efficiency reducing risk and executing operations across their complex business functions from Engineering Source Make and Deliver through industry-leading practices and innovation.

Meaningful onboarding. Impactful training. Foundational learning. These experiences define Protivitis award-winning internship an experience that builds upon your skills and knowledge and enables you to thrive professionally.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree : Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Accounting Finance Human Resources Project Management Supply Chain or other business majors)

• Visa Status : All applicants applying for U.S. job openings need authorization to work in the United States for Protiviti without sponsorship now or in the future

• Graduation Status : Must be within one year of final graduation at the time of internship

• Experience solving problems using AI-powered productivity and collaboration tools (i.e. Microsoft Copilot GenAI etc.)

• Advanced verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to apply critical thinking skills and innovation to client engagements across various industries

• Technical proficiency aligning to assigned capability area

WHAT MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL

• Working in teams as well as independently

• Being creative and analytical

• Passionate about evaluating synthesizing organizing and interpreting data and information

• Ability to self-motivate and take responsibility for personal growth and development

• Desire to learn and a receptiveness to feedback and mentoring

• Drive towards obtaining professional certifications and a strong academic background

• Relevant experience with specific skills:

• A foundation in accounting and finance processes and objectives

• Documenting findings and sharing recommendations

• Entry level knowledge of organizational operations processes and objectives

OUR HYBRID WORKPLACE

Protiviti practices a hybrid model which is a combination of working in person with a purpose and working remotely. This model creates meaningful experiences for our people and our clients while offering a flexible environment. The ratio of remote to in-person requirements vary by client project team and other business factors. Our people work both in-person in local Protiviti offices and on client sites which can include local or out-of-state travel based on our projects and client requests and commitments. Interns do not accrue company paid time off (Choice Time Off) and we expect that interns will be available to complete work in the designated location during business hours for the entire duration of the Internship.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Apply at Students may apply for only one location or solution. Duplicate applications will not be accepted. Applicants must be 18 years of age at the time of the internship to be considered.

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T he hourly rate for this position is below.

$28/hr-$38/hr

Interns participate in a variety of professional development opportunities and are eligible for paid holidays that occur within the duration of the internship Protivitis 401(k) plan Employee Assistance Program Matching Gifts Program and various discounts through PerkSpot.

Protiviti is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veteran

As part of Protivitis employment process any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Protiviti is committed to being an equal employment employer offering opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position please contact us by sending an email to or call 1.855.744.6947 for assistance.

In your email please include the following:

• The specific accommodation requested to complete the employment application.

• The location(s) (city state) to which you would like to apply.

For positions located in San Francisco CA: Protiviti will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

For positions located in Los Angeles County CA: Protiviti will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Protiviti is not registered to hire or employ personnel in the following states West Virginia Alaska.

Protiviti is not licensed or registered as a public accounting firm and does not issue opinions on financial statements or offer attestation services.

JOBLOCATION

CA SAN FRANCISCO

Required Experience:

Intern