Internal Audit Intern- Summer 2027
Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,300 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide. We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.
Grow Your Career with Inspire
We believe the restaurant industry is one of America’s best places not only for a first job, but for a meaningful career. As an Internal Audit Intern, you will gain exposure to how Internal Audit ( IA), helps Inspire Brands achieve its strategic objectives, manage risk, strengthen business processes, and support organizational success. Throughout the summer, you will contribute to meaningful projects, build relationships across the organization, and develop practical experience in risk management, internal audit, and Sarbanes-Oxley, or SOX, testing.
What You’ll Do
- Learn about Inspire Brands’ strategic objectives and how they align with the IA strategy, vision, and roadmap.
- Participate in the design and execution of Internal Audit projects, including risk management initiatives, ad hoc strategic projects, and SOX testing.
- Support meaningful work that helps the organization identify risks and strengthen business processes and controls.
- Build cross-functional relationships with partners across Inspire Brands.
- Participate in team discussions, project meetings, and presentations.
- Demonstrate the IA team’s vision, mission, and behaviors in your daily work.
- Apply your analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills to real business challenges.
What We’re Looking For
Education
- Currently pursuing a four-year degree, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Technology, or another related program of study.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Professional, self-motivated, solution-minded, results-oriented, and approachable.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and a focus on supporting internal partners.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills.
- Presentation skills, including the ability to engage an audience and communicate solutions and actionable recommendations.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills.
- A continuous-learning mindset with the ability to adapt and learn new principles and concepts.
- A commitment to maintaining a high degree of discretion and confidentiality when working with sensitive information.
What You’ll Gain
This internship will provide an opportunity to strengthen your understanding of:
- Enterprise risk and internal audit
- Risk management initiatives
- Sarbanes-Oxley testing
- Strategic project execution
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Business communication and presentations
- Organizational strategy and corporate operations
- Professional judgment, discretion, and confidentiality
About the Summer Internship Program
Our 10-week paid summer internship program is designed to help you apply your classroom learning to real business challenges while building professional skills and industry experience.
In addition to your day-to-day work on the team, you'll have opportunities to:
- Engage with Inspire leaders through executive speaker sessions and career conversations.
- Collaborate with fellow interns on a cross-functional business challenge and present recommendations to leaders.
- Participate in a community service activity that supports our commitment to being good citizens.
- Build relationships with interns and professionals across departments and brands.
- Develop business acumen, presentation skills, and a deeper understanding of how corporate functions support organizational success.
By the end of the summer, you'll have gained meaningful experience, expanded your professional network, strengthened your business knowledge, and developed greater confidence in your ability to contribute in a corporate environment.
Find Your Seat at the Table
Bring your curiosity, critical thinking mindset, and passion for learning. If you're excited to gain real-world experience while contributing to meaningful business initiatives, we'd love to hear from you.