Finance Intern - Acquisition Modeling

American Water is offering a full-time hybrid internship that introduces students to corporate development opportunities in the water and wastewater industry. The Finance Intern will support acquisition-related financial analysis, research municipal financials, prepare presentation materials, assist with acquisition models and documentation, and collaborate with teams involved in valuations and due diligence.

What you'll do:

• The successful candidate will also learn how municipalities and regulated utilities’ accounting standards differ from typical corporate accounting, gaining insight into unique financial reporting and analysis practices
• The candidate will collaborate with the Corporate Development team on various types of financial analysis related to potential acquisitions of water and wastewater systems
• Typical duties are diverse and tailored to the student’s education and experience level, assignments may include performing financial analyses using Microsoft Excel; conducting research on municipal financials; preparing presentation materials using PowerPoint; and supporting the development of internal templates and standards for corporate development processes
• The candidate may also collaborate with other functions within the Business, including Valuations and Due Diligence, to gain exposure to an acquisition’s initial evaluation process
• Depending on the candidate’s background, duties may also include learning project management skills, assisting in the preparation and review of acquisition models and supporting documentation, and developing materials for training programs

What they're looking for:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including intermediate excel proficiency is required
• Understanding financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet)
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program studying Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics or related program
• Experience developing new analytical approaches and financial models is preferred

Benefits:

• Learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally
• Full-time (40-hour per week) hybrid Internship