Finance Intern

Finance Intern

Supports the US Country Manager and Finance team with accounting, analysis and reporting, and builds AI and automation solutions for finance.

Minth North America, Inc.

Location(s): Wixom, MI. - Lewisburg, TN - Windsor, ON - Tawas City, MI - Gadsden, AL - San Jose, CA

Pay Range: $18-$20/hour

Duration: 3 months

Minth is looking for a Finance Intern to join the Finance Department, working directly with the US Country Manager and the Finance Digitalization Manager. In this position, you will assist with core accounting and reconciliations, prepare financial analyses and management reports, and identify, build and deploy AI and automation solutions that improve how the finance team works.

Working alongside your mentors, your daily duties involve month-end and reconciliation support, reporting and analysis, mapping finance workflows, and meeting and travel support for the Country Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with month-end financial reports and monthly operational reports.
• Support accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank statement and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Assist with audits, expense report auditing and customer pricing error reviews.
• Support the payment processing team with data entry and credit checks.
• Prepare weekly and monthly management reports and dashboards for the US Country Manager, consolidating sales, margin, cost, headcount, cash and capital spending across U.S. plants and entities.
• Analyze plant P&L results and budget-to-actual and forecast variances, and explain key drivers.
• Support business cases, capital investment and new plant analyses, and product cost and quotation reviews; research market and competitor information as requested.
• Prepare presentations and briefing materials for business reviews, headquarters reporting and leadership meetings.
• Map the current work of the finance team (GL, AP, AR, Treasury, plant and cost accounting, FP&A, month-end close) by shadowing team members and interviewing process owners to document workflows, systems, handoffs and pain points.
• Identify AI and automation opportunities (invoice data extraction, cash application matching, account reconciliations, variance commentary, Chinese-English report translation) and recommend solutions with a business case and control impacts.
• Build and deploy AI assistants and agents (LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG) on company-approved platforms, automation workflows (Python, SQL, Power Automate) connecting SAP, Excel, email and bank data, and Power BI dashboards, iterating with users on their feedback.
• Ensure solutions meet IT security, data privacy and internal control requirements, including human review of AI outputs and audit trails.
• Measure results after go-live (hours saved, cycle time, error rates, adoption) and prepare user guides, SOPs and training for finance users.
• Support SAP FI/CO post-go-live improvements, including data extraction, reconciliation, SIT/UAT testing and master data governance.
• Attend meetings with the US Country Manager, record minutes, and track action items to closure with plant and functional teams.
• Travel with the US Country Manager to company sites, customers, suppliers and business partners, and coordinate itineraries, agendas and logistics.
• Coordinate with plant general managers and with Finance, HR, Purchasing, IT and Operations; support special projects such as new plant start-ups, cost reduction initiatives and process improvements.
• Keep company information and system data confidential, and perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Solid understanding of financial statements, budgeting, financial analysis and accounting processes (GL, AP, AR, month-end close).
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Internet applications; able to turn data into concise, executive-ready reports.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and handle numerous assignments simultaneously.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to explain technical solutions to non-technical users.
• Preferred: hands-on experience with generative AI and LLMs (prompt engineering, APIs, agents, RAG), Python, SQL, Power BI, Power Automate or VBA, and SAP (FI/CO) or other ERP systems, through coursework, projects or internships.
• Ability to work onsite in Lewisburg, TN and travel frequently with the US Country Manager, including overnight trips.
• Ability to work nontraditional hours as needed, such as month-end close or occasional early-morning and evening meetings.
• Legally authorized to work in the country of the work location.

MINIMUM EDUCATION / FIELD OF STUDY

• Current or recent enrollment in a graduate or undergraduate degree program in Finance, Accounting, Business, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science or a related field; a Master's degree (e.g., MBA, MS in Finance or Accounting) is preferred.

KEY TO BEING SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE

• Professionalism, discretion and integrity with confidential information, and awareness of data privacy and responsible AI practices.
• A user-first mindset: comfort working directly with business users, learning their work and quickly turning pain points into working solutions.
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes, and good teamwork with Finance, Operations and IT.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Office work requiring sitting and frequent keyboard and computer use.
• Occasional standing and walking during plant tours and site visits, including the production floor and warehouse; required PPE must be worn.
• Frequent travel by car and air, including overnight stays.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

WHY WORK FOR MINTH?

• Minth Group is a global leader in automotive trim and structural components, with 78 plants worldwide and a North American regional headquarters in Wixom, Michigan.
• International development platform - Be part of a fast-growing global company.
• Dynamic and efficient team - Join a team that is growing and values ownership and results.
• All-round personal improvement - Grow your technical and professional expertise.
• Diversified working atmosphere - A multicultural, multinational workplace where different backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
• Competitive compensation package.

Minth North America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age (40 and over), disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local law. Minth provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, for pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, and for sincerely held religious beliefs, in the application process and in performing the essential functions of the job. To request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.