Intern - Finance (Summer 2027)

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. www.highgate.com

2027 Finance Intern -  Learn how financial decisions shape businesses, markets and long-term growth during an Internship with Highgate..... 

If you have a strong interest in FINANCE and a PASSION for analyzing how businesses make strategic financial decisions, bring your skills and enthusiasm to our Finance Internship.  Our 2027  Finance Internship offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic hospitality environment while learning from experienced Finance Leaders.

This internship is designed for students who are eager to learn, grow, build meaningful connections, gain real-world experience, strengthen your understanding of financials and gain hands on experience in the Hospitality Industry!

• Work alongside the Accounting and Finance Team
• Assist the property finance team with daily accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations.

• Support the preparation of monthly financial statements and related reporting.

• Gain exposure to forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis at the property level.

• Participate in audits, compliance reviews, and internal control procedures.

• Observe how finance partners with operations to drive profitability.

• Use hotel accounting systems (such as PeopleSoft, Birchstreet, or PMS systems) under supervision.

• Shadow property finance leaders and attend professional development sessions as part of Highgate’s internship curriculum.

• Participate in month-end close process, prepare journal entries, reconciliations and month end financial statements
• Assist with various projects as needed
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information

• Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or Hospitality Finance (in progress) or a similar degree
• Minimum Junior status
• Knowledge of Accounting and/or Finance principals
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables and reports) and PowerPoint skills
• Must be organized with the ability to work accurately in a time-efficient manner
• Ability to participate in a 10-week program (June - August)
• This position requires an applicant to work onsite