Intern, Finance
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Jazz at Lincoln Center:
The mission of Jazz at Lincoln Center Inc. (JALC) is to entertain enrich and expand a global community for jazz through performance education and advocacy. From college students to young stars from working professionals to celebrated masters we present quality jazz for an ever-increasing audience in an unprecedented range of activities and a variety of venues. We are dedicated to lifting audiences and bringing people together with substance and with integrity. JALC has created a dynamic platform where our key constituents jazz artists (beginner to grizzled veteran) fans (casual listeners to advanced scholars) educators (local band leaders to leading artist-educators) and advocates (local community advocates to important national promoters) can meet engage learn and work towards common objectives.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a motivated summer intern to join our Finance team. This internship offers hands-on experience across financial planning and analysis including analyzing operating results building sustainable financial procedures and supporting risk management. The intern will assist with monthly P&L analysis executive reporting and cash flow management while also contributing to process documentation.
By the end of the internship interns will understand the drivers of JALCs financial performance become familiar with key monthly close tasks and acquire skills for presenting financials to a variety of audiences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and refresh monthly departmental P&L statements identifying variances and trends for management review
- Review and standardize JALCs Chart of Accounts mappings to ensure consistent expense categorization across departments
- Help build a cash flow analysis and forecasting model to support liquidity planning
- Design and develop improved financial reporting formats for Board of Directors presentations
- Support month-end close activities and assist with ad hoc financial analysis projects
- Partner with program and development teams to understand cost drivers and budget performance
- Identify opportunities to streamline financial workflows and document recommended process improvements
Prepare presentation materials and supporting schedules for Finance team meetings
- Perform administrative duties as needed
Qualifications:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Foundational understanding of finance and accounting concepts with eagerness to learn
- Intermediate Excel skills required (e.g. pivot tables VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP basic financial modeling)
- Rising junior senior or recent graduate (within 12 months) pursuing a degree in Finance Accounting Business Economics or a related field
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Interest in jazz the arts or nonprofit mission-driven work is a plus
What We Offer:
- Hands-on FP&A experience at one of the worlds premier performing arts organizations
- Exposure to nonprofit financial management budgeting and Board-level reporting
- Mentorship from experienced Finance professionals and networking across JALC departments
- A supportive and dynamic work environment
- Strong performers may be considered for full-time opportunities as they arise
Schedule & Commitment
- Hours: 20 hours per week
- Flexibility: Interns will collaborate with their supervisor to establish a schedule that balances departmental needs with their personal or academic calendar
- Availability: Normal business hours
- Location:This is a fully in-person role. Staff work on-site at either Jazz at Lincoln Centers administrative offices (3 Columbus Circle) or at Frederick P. Rose Hall The House of Swing
Jazz at Lincoln Center is an equal opportunity employer that affords equal opportunities to all applicants employees contractors and other covered persons and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. Jazz at Lincoln Center is committed to creating an inclusive open and respectful culture that reflects and embraces diversity.
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
Jazz at Lincoln Center is part of Lincoln Center in New York City. Wynton Marsalis is the artistic director and the leader of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Home to Dizzy's Club, Rose Theater, and The Appel Room.
