Spring 2027 Valuation Intern - Raleigh

Valuation Services Intern

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative and sophisticated advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. At Cherry Bekaert we create shared success through teamwork, energy, and expertise. We approach today's toughest business challenges with a client-first mindset, working together to create exceptional value. We are all committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, our community, and our professions. To meet this commitment, Cherry Bekaert will provide you with the space to pursue growth and development opportunities that will guide and support you at each stage of your personal and professional journey. If you are ready to find your space and create your future, you belong with us.

As a Valuation Services Intern you will:

• Work closely with practice leadership to complete a variety of valuation engagements including enterprise, debt, equity, and intangible asset related valuations for private equity clients, alternative asset managers, Business Development Company (BDC) clients, privately held businesses, and publicly traded companies.
• Perform business enterprise and debt valuation engagements for private equity and debt clients using standard valuation methodologies, including discounted cash flow, comparable transactions and comparable public companies.
• Analyze and evaluate portfolio company audit and reporting results, working capital and cash flow, evaluation of financial covenants, and other general financial analysis.
• Perform purchase price allocations for financial reporting and/or tax purposes under US GAAP.
• Analyze historical financial and operating results of target companies to explain business trends and identify risks.
• Analyze and challenge assumptions related to future financial projections.
• Assist in the development of discount rates (WACC).
• Conduct financial statement analysis (e.g., common size analysis, ratio analysis, trend analysis, and industry comparative analysis).
• Perform market/ industry research and develop industry growth estimates.
• Assist with preparation of valuation reports.

What we are looking for in this role:

• Pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above preferred.
• Interest in pursuing advanced degree and/or certification (MBA, MS, ASA, ABV, CFA).
• Strong Excel skills required, experience working with financial models is nice to have.

What you can expect from us:

• Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect.
• The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you.
• A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development.
• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing.
• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work.
• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures.

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognizes the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is listed below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location.

Pay Range:

$32.00 - $37.00

About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.??

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States.?Cherry Bekaert will not provide?work?sponsorship for this position.