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Finance Intern at Acorns in New York, NY
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Job Description
At Acorns, our mission is to look after the financial best interests of the up-and-coming, beginning with the empowering, proud step of micro-investing. How do we accomplish our mission? Our values.
Lead With Heart - With compassion, integrity, and tenacity, inspire yourself and others to move past all previous thresholds of possibility
Make Bold Decisions - We are creating a new world. Be optimistic, adventurous, and courageous. Leap fearlessly into the future
Always Build Trust - Say what you mean, mean what you say, and do what you say you’re going to do. We are all owners. We are one team
Never Stop Growing - Change IS the constant. Stay hungry and curious. Be relentless in the pursuit of progress
Find a way - Never settle, no excuses, nothing is impossible. Just make it happen
Our values guide us, and our mission drives us. Come join us and help deliver financial wellness for the whole family, putting the tools of wealth-making into everyone’s hands.
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Finance Intern | Acorns
At Acorns, we're building a financial wellness system that enables everyday Americans to save and invest every day. We are transforming the category and recruiting a team that is relentless at fulfilling our mission. The Acorns team comes together every day to deliver a revolutionary product to its customers, the up-and-coming.
Acorns is seeking a Finance Intern to help enhance strategic and financial decision-making across the company. This role will work directly with the Senior Finance Manager as well as teams throughout the organization, including product, engineering, marketing and operations.
This internship is a 10-week, full-time program, requiring 40 hours per week. Interns are expected to follow a hybrid work schedule, with a minimum of two (2) days per week in the office.
To be eligible, candidates must be based in New York and able to reliably commute to the designated office location for in-person work requirements.
What you will do at Acorns:
Assist in building and updating financial models and scenarios to inform long-term forecasting and strategic decision-making
Partner with Product, Marketing, and Data teams to provide financial insights that support ongoing business initiatives and growth.
Streamline finance workflows by identifying opportunities for automation and enhancing existing analytical tools to accelerate decision-making.
Contribute to ad-hoc analyses and high-impact presentations that provide leadership with visibility into the company’s financial health
Develop a deep understanding of our product, business model, and the competitive landscape
What you will bring to Acorns:
Required: Junior standing (Graduating 2027) majoring in Accounting, Economics, Business, Finance, or a related field.
Must be able to work for the duration of the internship (full-time availability for 10-weeks starting in June 2026)
Excellent proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets, specifically for financial modeling.
Strong business acumen and the ability to analyze and present data in a logical manner.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
Ability to create compelling presentations for peers and executives alike.
Strong sense of ownership, pride of work, attention to detail, and ability to self-start.
Exceptional drive and precision in delivery.
A belief that your work is tied to your life's mission.
Optimism about the potential of societal change.
Note: You are not expected to have experience with all listed requirements. If you feel passionate about Acorns' mission, vision, and values, please apply.
What we offer:
Competitive hourly wage
Flexible work hours and location
Monthly events, panel discussions, and speakers
Talented and motivated team members who care deeply about one another, our mission, and our customers.
The rare opportunity to create a new world. We inspire one another every day to do meaningful work that solves big societal challenges.
About Acorns:
Acorns is a financial wellness app that helps everyday people and families save and invest money for the long term. Since 2014, Acorns has grown into a global company with multiple life-stage products serving the needs of kids, teens, adults, and parents. Named one of Time’s “World’s Best Brands of 2024,” Acorns has helped over 14 million people save & invest over $25 billion, much of it from spare change and small amounts.
Compensation Information:
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $22.50/hour. If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify hourly rates (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Work Authorization:
Acorns participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information about E-Verify, please visit www.e-verify.gov