Accounting & Finance Intern (Summer 2026)

About Sands Capital:

We are an active long-term investor in leading innovative businesses globally. Our approach combines analytical rigor and creative thinking to identify high-quality growth businesses that are creating the future. Through an integrated investment platform spanning venture capital growth equity and public equity we provide growth capital solutions to institutions and fund sponsors in more than 40 countries (detailed on our website ).

About the Accounting & Finance Intern Role:

Sands Capital is seeking a motivated Accounting & Finance (A&F) Intern to join our Accounting & Finance Team. This internship provides exposure to both core financial planning and analysis (FP&A) responsibilities as well as key accounting processes offering a well-rounded experience across the A&F function.

As an A&F Intern you will:

1. Assist in monthly forecasting of revenue and expense line items.
2. Support the accounting close process.
3. Perform variance analysis to track performance and year-end planning.
4. Conduct industry research on trends and best practices.
5. Help prepare financial reporting packages. You will gain hands-on experience with our accounting software FP&A tools and Excel modeling.
6. Contribute to process improvement initiatives and ad hoc projects spanning both finance and accounting with the opportunity to work cross-functionally with other teams.

Our internship program serves to identify motivated and talented undergraduate students who will gain relevant skills and knowledge through the internship. The 2026 summer internship program will run from June 8 to August 14.

Work Expectations:

The work location for this role is Sands Capitals headquarters in Arlington Virginia at a minimum of four days per week in-office (including Tuesdays and Wednesdays) or more as directed by your manager. Please know that the hybrid schedule is subject to change at any time.

Position Responsibilities:

• Building and analyzing financial models and projections within our FP&A software and Excel.
• Assisting with the daily accounting operations of financial data entry reconciliations and ad hoc projects.
• Completing variance analysis to track business performance and prepare reports for senior management.
• Conducting industry research and presenting the insights/findings.
• Performing other position responsibilities as needed.
• Exhibiting behaviors consistent with Sands Capitals Mission Values and culture.

Position Qualifications:

• 2^nd or 3^rd year undergraduate students interested in exploring a career in Accounting & Finance with an emphasis in corporate finance.
• A genuine and demonstrable interest in business analysis accounting and FP&A through coursework projects or prior experience.
• Familiarity with accounting principles and exposure to financial modeling or data analysis tools (Excel preferred).
• Proven initiative attention to detail and work ethic with the ability to manage assignments independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Required Behavioral Characteristics:

The following are behavioral characteristics that the firm holds in high regard and believes are critical for high performing individuals and teams at Sands Capital:

• Having impeccable integrity.
• Exhibiting superior client service skills (both internally and externally).
• Exhibiting strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrating a strong work ethic in a fast-paced professional environment.
• Operating with a high degree of initiative self-discipline and motivation.
• Being able to collaborate and work effectively as part of a team while also being able to work independently with a high degree of efficiency and accuracy.
• Assuming the best of others.
• Being motivated by a job well-done.

Sands Capitals Values:

The following are values that the firm holds in high regard and believes are critical for high-performing individuals and teams at Sands Capital:

• Integrity & Trust: Do what is right not what is popular. Deliver on commitments.
• Client-Centered: Always act in the best interest of our clients.
• Commitment to Excellence: Strive to learn and improve. Implement best practices.
• Focus: Identify and concentrate on what matters.
• Long-Term Perspective: Appreciate that time allows sound decisions to demonstrate their worth. Avoid short-term thinking.
• Independent Thinking: Have the courage to develop and articulate your own convictions. Debate others openly and honestly.
• Teamwork: Collaborate to gather facts develop perspective build conviction and support timely decision-making.
• Positive Can-Do Attitude: Demonstrate a willingness to tackle any task.
• Graciousness: Reflect kindness and courtesy at all times.
• Balance: Enjoy your work while balancing professional activities with interests beyond the firm.
• Meritocracy: Know that talent and achievement will drive your success at Sands Capital.

How to Apply:

Apply here: and Benefits:

Sands Capital offers competitive compensation. For this role the hourly rate ranges from $25 - $35/hour and will be determined by the candidates grade level as well as relevant experience knowledge skills and abilities. Sands Capital may also offer generous benefits for interns who meet the relevant eligibility criteria as determined by Sands Capitals benefit plan documents.

Sands Capital is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and staff members. For our staff members equal opportunity includes access to the benefits and privileges that the firm provides to staff members generally. We appreciate the value diversity brings to Sands Capital and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff members.

We evaluate and select qualified applicants without regard to race color national origin age religion disability status gender sexual orientation gender identity genetic information marital status veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal state or local laws. Discrimination of this kind is also strictly prohibited by a variety of federal state and local laws including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act 1964 the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Read more about equal employment opportunity on the EEOCs website found here.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to pregnant individuals individuals with disabilities and/or individuals needing accommodation for sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need a reasonable accommodation please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.