Accounting & Finance Intern

About the Role

Johnson Controls is seeking an Accounting & Finance Intern to join their Future Leaders Internship Program. This internship offers a unique opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in a dynamic global environment, network with professionals, and contribute to real-world projects. The program has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Internship Programs in the United States.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform financial analyses to support and measure business unit results.
• Assist in the planning and analysis of quarterly forecasts and profit plans.
• Aid in the development and presentation of monthly financial results.
• Perform special studies, including competitive analysis, industry trend research, and internal benchmarking.
• Lead projects exposing you to various business groups such as Operations, Transportation, Commercial, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Marketing, and Manufacturing.
• Participate in the Future Leaders Internship Programming events, including professional development sessions, an 8-week innovation challenge, and special events.
• Assist regional teams, business units, and plant locations as needed.
• Develop supporting materials for forecast and profit plan reviews.
• Assist in the preparation of the long-term strategic plan and supporting materials.
• Generate key operational and financial performance metrics.
• Present findings, results, and analysis of projects to senior leadership.

Internship Details

• This is a full-time summer 2027 internship with a potential option to continue throughout the school year.
• Hourly Rate: $21-24/hour (to be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, location, and market data).
• Location: Glendale, WI

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Pursuing a degree in Accounting and/or Finance.
• U.S. citizen or legal right to work in the U.S.
• Demonstrated computer skills, including use of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated individual capable of handling multiple responsibilities and adapting quickly to change.
• Effective communicator to all levels of the organization.
• Able to contribute to projects.
• Ability to learn quickly and independently.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Enthusiasm, professionalism, and a collaborative mindset.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Foreign languages encouraged.
• Relevant internship experience preferred.