Fisher College of Business | Undergraduate Students

Audits of financial statements including reviews of quarterly financial information
Audits of internal control over financial reporting (as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act)
Agreed upon procedures
Other attest related services Audit Staff Technical and Professional Responsibilities:
Develop an understanding of the our Company's audit approach, methodology & tools
Establish working relationships with client personnel
Perform analytical review of audit documents
Review client accounting and operating procedures and systems of internal control
Identify accounting and auditing issues; perform research to solve issues that arise
Exhibit a professional, business-like demeanor
Prepare financial statement reports and documentation supporting our Company's audiit opinions
Apply concepts of risk assessment
Design and perform tests of internal controls
Provide recommendations for improved controls and enhanced business efficiency

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science/Business Administration or Master of Science in Accounting
Must meet minimum requirements to sit for CPA exam before beginning full-time employment
Relevant work experience (e.g. internships, summer positions, school jobs) is helpful
Demonstrated leadership, problem solving, and strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage ambiguity
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels
Willingness to travel for out-of-town engagements

INTERNAL AUDITOR
Full Time & Entry Level

Duties & Responsibilities:
Conduct or assist in conducting reviews of assigned organizational and functional activities by performing an evaluation of the adequacy and effectiveness of management controls over those activities. Determine and report on, within the assigned audit segments, whether organizational units in the company are performing their accounting and operational control activities in compliance with prescribed management policies.

Specific Duties include:

Performing Internal Audit Projects that are both operational/financial related
Assisting with the Sarbanes/Oxley initiatives and testing
Assisting in the development of the annual Internal Audit Plan
Provide oversight and assistance of the outsourced internal
audit provider

Travel 60-75% of time to various divisions to perform described audits. This is an Equal Employment Opportunity

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science/Business Administration or Master of Science in Accounting
Ability to sit for the CPA exam preferred
Relevant work experience (e.g. internships, summer positions, school jobs) is helpful
Demonstrated leadership, problem solving, and strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to analyze current practices for compliance with regulations
Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage ambiguity
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels
Willingness to travel around the state for some assignments

TAX ASSOCIATE
Full Time

Duties & Responsibilities:
As an associate in the tax practice at our company, your responsibilities will include: · Advising company managers on the U.S. tax implications of their domestic operations to obtain an optimal tax minimization strategy; the opportunity to concentrate your efforts on a variety of tax issues including acquisitions, IRS examinations and other transaction-based consulting projects; becoming involved in significant tax planning issues and preparing and reviewing corporate tax returns; becoming familiar with business organizations, procedures, and environments; developing an understanding of the firm's service approach, lines of business, and professional requirements. Our associate program begins with a comprehensive TLS training course intended to acquaint associates with the office, its people, and procedures. Tax training bridges the gap between academic training and initial assignments and responsibilities. The course is instructed by members of our tax practice staff and includes case studies, practice exercises, communications modules and significant hands-on microcomputer practice. Upon completion of the tax training program, associates will be assigned to various departments as contributing tax professionals.

Qualifications:

a bachelor's degree with a concentration in accounting is preferred; specializations in finance or economics, with a strong accounting background, will be considered
strong analytical skills as well as excellent written/verbal communication skills
demonstrated leadership skills and excellent interpersonal abilities
PC proficiency

CORPORATE STRATEGY ANALYST
Full Time & Entry Level

Duties & Responsibilities:
The position reports directly to the Director of Strategic Planning & Business. The Strategic Planning and Business Development Group serves as an internal consulting group, and as such the ability/desire to travel (on a project by project basis) both domestically and internationally is viewed favorably.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead critical business analysis on key strategic issues
Provide critical thinking and analytical capabilities to the SBD group and their customers (P&L leaders).
Lead initial investigation of new business development opportunities, including: (1) Identify and evaluate potential candidates for investment, acquisition, or strategic partnership. (2) Provide analytical support for M&A activity through market, company, competitive, and valuation analysis throughout acquisition cycle.
Perform planning activities in the areas of strategy formulation for business units, product-market strategy, and company-wide strategy.
The candidate will be considered for MBA Program sponsorship (full time or through Executive Programs) after 18-24 months. Candidate’s performance will be evaluated against criteria critical to receiving consideration for sponsorship.
The successful new hire will have the ability to consider opportunities in other locations (including Chicago, IL, Knoxville, TN, Seattle, WA along with International locations spanning the globe) as their career progresses.

Qualifications:
Ideal candidates for the Corporate Strategy Analyst position…

BA/BS from a top-tier undergraduate institution preferably in Finance, Economics, Business Administration. Minimum GPA: 3.5/4.0.
The candidate must have a track record of outstanding success relative to peers and should have demonstrated leadership skills.
Experience using strategic frameworks and analysis.
Experience in modeling abstract and ambiguous business problems.

CORPORATE FINANCIAL ANALYST

Full Time & Entry Level

Duties & Responsibilities:

Assist and develop recommendations for execution strategy for corporate finance activities for our system, including issuing debt obligations and preferred stock, common stock and other securities. Administer outstanding securities including sinking funds, maturities, refinancings, etc.
Support and complete analysis of financing alternatives, and assist in formulating financing plan for our system, including reviewing documentation.
Support regulatory proceedings including completing cost of capital analysis and responding to data requests.
Conduct analysis in support of negotiations and execution of bank facilities.
Support and analyze interest rate, foreign exchange and other hedging transactions.
Administer as necessary the financing requirements for the leasing program: Assess leasing requirements for assets; maintain contacts with prospective lessors; solicit bids for leasing equipment from lessors; evaluate leasing proposals; and oversee ongoing administration of all active leases.
Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and support the company's Corporate Compliance Policy.
Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:
Ideal candidates for the Corporate Finance Analyst position…

are about to or have just completed an undergraduate degree, with a specialization in finance or economics, with a solid understanding of financial theory
have a genuine interest in business
have a strong commitment to excellence and personal and professional growth
have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and an aptitude for analytics
have a strong record of leadership in a work setting and/or extracurricular activities
enjoy working on teams
find problem solving exhilarating
enjoy "getting the job done"
are resourceful, responsible, patient, tenacious, informed, independent, confident and full of energy

FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Full Time & Entry Level

Duties & Responsibilities:
The Financial Leadership Development Program (FLDP) prepares college graduates with majors in Accounting and Finance for financial management in our company. Each FLDP member spends two years in the program, during which time he or she can expect to complete approximately four or five separate professional work assignments. The assignments are within Financial Planning and Analysis, General Accounting and Manufacturing Accounting. They are carried out in a variety of work environments such as: corporate and division headquarters, plants and other operating environments. The goal of the program is to identify and develop our future Financial Managers.

A senior financial executive is assigned to each FLDP to advise them while on the Program. The majority of the assignments are in Columbus, Ohio but each FLDP has the opportunity for several off-site assignments including: Chicago, IL; Redwood City, California; Alameda, California; Dallas, TX; and Wiesbaden, Germany.

Qualifications:
Candidates for the FLDP program should be able to:

Demonstrate a solid grasp of business concepts, realistic judgment, and quantitative and critical thinking skills.
Maintain data integrity and accuracy and use data to identify and solve problems.
Plan, organize and prioritize multiple tasks within a defined time period.
Write and speak clearly, concisely and persuasively.
Model and describe leadership (integrity, drive, courage and initiative) in personal and professional experiences.
Work effectively with others.
Recognize and address the strengths and weaknesses in one's self and others.
Preferred candidates are students graduating from a Bachelor's program with a concentration in Finance or Accounting,

BANK ASSOCIATE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Full-Time

Duties & Responsibilities:
An 18- to 24-month program that introduces you to our organization’s culture, environment, and will familiarize you with our processes and systems. Up to five rotations, diverse in location and assignment, will give you a broad understanding of our infrastructure and help increase your technical and management skills. You may choose one of three paths within the BALP: Corporate Operations, Consumer & Commercial Loan Services, or Information Services. Corporate Operations - Experience in staff supervision, quality and process-improvement initiatives, and production/process management. Consumer and Commercial Loan Services — Experience in production and project management, information services, applicable lines of business, to various banking systems, applications, organizational management and project methodology. Information Services - Classroom instruction and challenging work assignments in Information Services, Corporate Operations, Consumer and Commercial Loan Services and/or applicable lines of business.

Qualifications:

Defining Strengths include:

Proven leadership abilities
Effective at selling concepts and ideas
Sound and balanced analytical thinking
Ability to synthesize and communicate complex information
Aptitude to make accurate judgments about a business’s financial position
Preferred candidates are students graduating from a Bachelor's program with a concentration in Finance or Accounting,

HR GENERALIST

Job Description:

The Human Resources Development Program is designed to recruit, develop and retain high potential BA, BBA, and BS graduates who possess the human resource skills, motivation and mobility to develop into future Human Resources leaders. The program consists of three rotational assignments within the Human Resource function, each lasting 8 months. The rotations provide participants the opportunity to work in all facets of the HR organization and develop relationships with senior HR leaders. Each rotation will provide a different set of learning and developmental opportunities.

While working in human resources, you will be responsible for providing HR products, services and systems (staffing, performing, learning, and rewarding) needed to support the site’s performance and business objectives. These include:

Providing organizational excellence support
Modifying policy and procedure in accordance with business requirements
Defining and delivering team development activities
Leading HR activities and projects such as staff planning, compensation, survey and benchmarking studies
Administrating discipline and performance management systems
Managing employment processes and EEO/AAP efforts
Promoting and fostering diversity

Qualifications

Pursuing a Bachelors in a relevant major such as: Human Resources, Industrial Labor Relations, Business, Organizational Studies, or Organizational Psychology
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships in a culturally diverse environment
Strong writing skills and presentation ability that will be important for interaction with senior business leaders
Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
Demonstrated leadership skills and competencies
Strong intellectual/analytical capabilities
Strong problem solving and negotiating skills and relocation flexibility

INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Full-Time

Duties & Responsibilities:
The Information Systems Development Program (ISDP) is designed to recruit, develop, and retain high potential individuals who possess the skills and motivation necessary to develop into IS professionals. The program will consist of two rotational assignments, each lasting approximately four months. Each assignment is designed to give the individual exposure to a broad range of work experience and will provide the individual the ability to develop a core skill set. The overall length of the development program will be eight months. Opportunities as an IS Application Analyst and IS Technical Analyst will be available to those participants successfully completing the Development Program. These positions serve the purpose of performing analysis, design, technology application, service management, and release testing/deployment activities associated with the implementation of IS products and services. Based on the position (Application or Technical), the scope of responsibility may include participation in some or all of the following:

Collection of business requirements for IS products and services; selection of technology products satisfying those requirements
Mapping and/or configuration of hardware/software
Justification and acquisition of hardware and software components
Operation and support of production, test, and training environments ·Second level systems support
Performance monitoring and tuning of production, test, and training environments
Development, testing and on-going maintenance of Disaster Recovery Plans
Managing vendor and partner relationships
Business process design
Development of software customization, conversions, and systems interfaces
Development of testing plans and test data
Development of standard reporting
Systems testing, including testing of the integration of multiple IS products in a release package
End user training

This is an Equal Employment Opportunity

Qualifications:
We are looking for results-oriented individuals who get involved in a tangible way and directly impact the success of our diversified groups of businesses. Successful candidates must possess strong communication skills, flexibility, organizational skills, ability to work with third-party resources, and capacity to work independently as well as within teams. A BA or BS in Information Systems, business field, or related science is required.

MARKETING COORDINATOR

Full Time & Entry Level

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Marketing Coordinator will work individually and/or within a team in the creation, production, tracking and on-going management of marketing initiatives in support of corporate sales and revenue goals. Marketing initiatives include activities such as:

Channel partner campaigns,
Direct marketing campaigns,
Sales support (collateral, proposals, etc.),
Website development,
Media relations,
Event coordination,
Advertising,
Investor relations and customer communications,
Conducting market research for new products, including the assessment of pricing and promotional strategies for existing products,
Monitoring and reporting on product placement and sales,
Marketing budget management.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications or a closely-related field.
Excellent writing and communication skills, including strong editing/proof reading abilities.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to juggle multiple tasks and competing demands simultaneously.
Experience coordinating projects across multiple groups and levels within an organization.
Experience working independently with consistent follow-through.
Experience facilitating meetings, discussions, and recording outcomes or pending actions.
Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Experience working with graphics programs (such as Photoshop, Quark, Illustrator, etc.) is a plus.
Basic knowledge of html and/or html-editors, such as Dreamweaver or Frontpage, preferred.

SALES AND FIELD MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE

Full Time

Duties and Responsilities:

As a Sales & Field Marketing Representative, you will service our key accounts within an assigned territory and learn the fundamentals of our business, customers and product lines. Perform market planning, sales and service of division products to retail accounts. Demonstrate new and existing products, maintain listing and write orders. Through the use of a 'hands-on' approach, effectively demonstrate products, create and manage in-store displays and promotions and perform other functions necessary to establish and maintain positive customer relations.

Additionally, you will act as a business consultant to manage profit/loss centers & sell through. Seek, analyze and relay a variety of information about and from customers/prospects regarding sales potential of a line or specific items, consumer reaction to those items, price, margins, terms of sale, etc. to enhance competitive position. Develop relationships with all store personnel to maximize sales. Assess the needs of retailers and develop strategy to meet those needs for each customer within legal requirements, accepted sales practice and company policy. Participate in Event Marketing end-user programs such as trade shows, NASCAR events, store openings and in-store events, teacher in-services and school fairs.

Qualifications:

College graduates with a 4-year degree in any discipline seeking to learn and practice the trade of a consumer products-related business through a fast-paced, high energy, dynamic position.
Qualified candidates must have a proven record of commitment, ambition and drive toward establishing and achieving goals.
Candidates must also be able to work as part of a team and have demonstrated leadership ability.
Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential to this position.
Candidates must be willing to relocate anywhere in the continental United States.

OPERATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Full-Time Profile

Duties & Responsibilities:
Our Development Program in Operations is a fast-paced set of courses that can turn you into a well-rounded, results-driven leader who is ready to move into a decision-making supervisory position.

By gaining first-hand experience in our distribution centers, you'll learn the necessary skills to manage our streamlined distribution process and help drive operational results and customer satisfaction.

Our distribution centers and plants across the country will offer you hands-on experience to help you develop your skills in project management, business process improvement, and labor management.

We encourage and coach all participants to achieve outstanding results by giving them challenging and rewarding responsibilities.

Rotation opportunities:
The Development Program in Operations lasts six months and offers rotations that concentrate on warehouse operations, inventory management, transportation, customer service, field sales, corporate operations and purchasing. Rotational opportunities are available throughout the United States and are based on company requirements.

Each rotation will help you to develop, improve and supervise people, products and processes - all aimed at preparing you to be a more effective supervisor.

Qualifications:
The Operations Development Program primarily recruits operations, logistics and transportation and supply chain majors who meet the following minimum requirements:

An excellent academic record
A bachelor's degree
Relevant internship experience in supply chain management
Strong leadership, communication and analytical skills
Proven leadership abilities
Interest in a supervisory role
Willingness to relocate and work second shift

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT ANALYST
Full time career position

Real Estate Investment Analyst: As part of our corporate financial investment division, we have an aggressive real estate investment area. This position will support two senior loan officers as a financial analyst in all aspects of producing mortgage loan investments in their respective territories.

Duties:

Analyze commercial real estate mortgage investment submissions.
Independently produce discounted cash flow valuations and other financial analysis using established parameters and direction from loan officers.
Prepare drafts of applications and investment committee presentations including limited negotiation of same.
Gather, initially review and process information for internal appraisal, environmental and engineering studies.
Travel as required (with loan officers and eventually independently) to inspect, analyze and negotiate commercial mortgage investments.

Performance skills:

Communication: Able to clearly present information through the spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; talk with customers or clients; listen well.
Continuous Learning: Able to stay informed of current industry trends; learn and apply new concepts and demonstrate career self-reliance; identify own areas of opportunity and set and monitor self-development goals.
Policies, Process & Procedures: Able to act in accordance with established guidelines; follow standard procedures in crisis situations; communicate and enforce organizational policies and procedures; recognize and constructively conform to unwritten rules or practices.
Decision Making and Problem Solving: Able to take action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of issues; able to use reason, even when dealing with emotional topics; review facts and weigh options.
Quality: Able to maintain high standards despite pressing deadlines
Team Work: Able to share due credit with coworkers; display enthusiasm and promote a friendly group working environment; work closely with other departments as necessary; support group decisions and solicit opinions from coworkers; display team spirit.

Qualifications:

Working knowledge of commercial real estate investments including valuation and legal issues.
Strong analytical abilities.
Excellent PC skills including Excel, Word and discounted cash flow analysis (Argus preferred).
Ability to interact professionally and independently with a wide variety of borrowers and mortgage bankers across the country.
Highly developed communication and presentation skills (both written and verbal)
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work on variety of projects simultaneously both independently and as part of a team.

SUPPLY CHAIN / TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS COORDINATOR
Full Time & Entry Level

Duties and Responsibilities:

The logistics coordinator supports the Logistics Account Executive by coordinating the daily load activities by talking with carriers, customers, suppliers and vendors ensuring that goods are picked up and delivered on time.

Duties include:

Acts a liaison between the manufacturer/supplier, trucking carrier and receiver
Perform market analysis of vendor competitiveness, support analysis for contract negotiation and review, track vendor performance (on-time arrival, downtime, customer service, safety, etc.)
Execute modal analysis (rail vs. marine vs. truck), analyze cost, risk, and service, analyze transportation asset utilization, optimize distribution networks
Locates carriers for loads. Communicates at least once a day with the carrier during transport, from pick-up to delivery
Builds and maintains relationships with carriers
Maintains the spreadsheet of the Logistics Account Executive’s carrier information
Accurately enters and maintains up-to-date information on a continuous basis in the Dispatch Program
Works quickly to resolve problems that may develop on a load
Provides on-the-job training and direction for Logistics Account Executive Trainees
Negotiates rates with carriers within the parameters provided by the Logistics Account Executive.

Qualifications:

Strong work ethic, energetic, fast learner
Self directed and good problem solving skills
Outstanding organizational skills, excellent time management skills, and ability to manage many activities at a time
Ability to work in a fast paced environment with rapidly changing priorities
Ability to work in teams
Ability to work with minimal direction
Ability to effectively train others
Strong verbal communication skills — face to face, over the phone, and through email
Able to simultaneously handle multiple phone lines
Basic word processing and spreadsheet skills
Must be available to occasionally take calls during the evening and weekends, and work half days 1 Saturday a month.