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Summer 2026 Intern – Financial Reporting; Systems Implementation

Empower
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Summer 2026 Intern – Financial Reporting; Systems Implementation

 

Location: Greenwood Village, CO (on-site & in-person)

Duration: 10 weeks from May 27, 2026 to July 31, 2026

Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours/week)

Compensation: $22.00 - $23.00 per hour (based on academic level)

 

Empower is a leader in financial planning and retirement solutions, committed to helping people achieve financial freedom.  We serve millions of individuals, employers, and advisors through personalized products, smart technology, and a people-first approach. 

 

Program Overview

Empower’s Summer Internship Program offers an immersive 10-week experience designed to develop rising professionals with an interest in financial services.  Our interns thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment while gaining valuable insights into our business, culture, and mission.

 

Each intern is paired with a dedicated manager, mentor, and executive sponsor, and will work on a meaningful summer project.  This program includes: 

  • Hands on-experience with real business initiatives
  • Exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams
  • Networking opportunities 
  • Professional and personal development workshops 

 

At the conclusion of the internship, each intern presents their work to business leaders, showcasing the impact they’ve made.

 

 

What you’ll do

As a Financial Reporting Intern focusing on financial systems implementation, you will play an active role in supporting Empower’s finance transformation initiatives through system integration, data analysis, and process improvement.  Over the 10-week internship, you will:

  • Support the finance and reporting workstream in a key company systems implementation project by assisting with process documentation, configuration tracking, and data validation activities
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess system and business design impacts on core finance and reporting processes 
  • Analyze financial data during the system conversion to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with various internal and external reporting standards 
  • Prepare project dashboards, reports, and summaries highlighting testing results, configuration updates, and issue resolution progress for leadership review
  • Participate in user acceptance testing and training sessions to gain hands-on exposure to systems financial modules and contribute to knowledge transfer documentation 

 

 

What you bring

We’re seeking college students who demonstrate a balance of technical aptitude, professionalism, and curiosity.  Ideal candidates will bring the following:

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled in a college or university (Bachelor’s or Master’s program)
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • Available for full 10-week program (May 27 – July 31, 2026)
  • Must reside near or be able to reliably commute to Greenwood Village, CO.  This is an in-person internship. 
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship (CPT/OPT not supported) 

 

Core Competencies: 

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving mindset
  • Self-directed with a proactive approach to learning
  • Professional curiosity and eagerness to explore new tools and ideas
  • Demonstrated accountability and follow-through on individual or team-based goals
  • Ability to maintain a positive attitude, even in busier or high stress times 
  • Take and implement feedback, focusing on improvement throughout the internship experience 
  • Basic understanding of accounting concepts (debits/credits, trial balances, financial statements)
  • Analytical mindset with attention to data patterns and anomalies  

 

 

What will set you apart

  • At least 2 years of academic progress toward a bachelor’s degree
  • Expected to graduate and be available for full-time employment by mid-2027
  • Preferred majors: Accounting, Finance, or other relevant business fields
  • Strong Excel skills preferred
  • Strong technical or systems aptitude 

 

 

Important notes

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. 

High-performing interns may be considered for return offers or full-time opportunities post-graduation.