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Finance Intern roles in the United States are available to current students and recent graduates through the J-1 visa Intern program category, which requires sponsorship from a U.S. Department of State-designated organization. Your host employer provides the placement; the designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 and oversees compliance throughout your exchange.
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RedTire is a KU School of Business venture designed to enhance the economic well-being of Kansas and the surrounding states. The program finds the most suitably qualified candidate buyers to match with a successful small- to medium-sized business, preventing the shuttering of the business due to a lack of an owner successor. RedTire assists in successfully transitioning the business to new ownership and relies on University of Kansas (KU) student interns for the financial analysis and valuation modeling phases of the process.
The KU student analyst’s first objective is to provide assistance to the RedTire Director so that quality business and technical consulting assistance to RedTire clients is provided. Secondly, the aim of the role is to also provide an excellent experimental learning opportunity to the KU student. They will work on ‘live real-world’ case scenarios to successfully transition a business from a retiring owner by redefining their retirement to a new, younger owner who will acquire their business. The position works on-site at Capitol Federal Hall and will receive $10.25 per hour during the initial training period. Ideal candidates will continue in the role for multiple semesters and receive increasing wage adjustments for returning semesters, commensurate with performance.
The KU student in this position will receive the benefit of:
* Applying academic valuation techniques to a live company and learning other small business valuation techniques that are not generally taught in the academic accounting or finance classroom.
* Obtaining direct experience and insight into how the deal process works.
* Gaining valuable experience in dealing with project related work.
* Students employed by RedTire could also meet the KU School of Business internship requirements.
Throughout their employment, student employees will maintain and manifest positive actions that align with and support the Code of Conduct for the School of Business.
Job Description
Job duties may include (but are not limited to):
- 35% - Extrapolate raw financial data (from tax returns and company P&L’s) into RedTire models.
- 25% - Perform business valuation analyses using established models and procedures.
- 15% - Help with industry, location, and market research/risk initiatives.
- 15% - Other ad-hoc financial and modeling analysis duties as required.
- 10% - Assist with day-to-day administration of RedTire and help with leads for candidate business (sellers) and buyers for inclusion in the program.
Required Qualifications
- Business undergraduate student with finance or accounting tracks OR MACC or MBA graduate student with finance.
- Completion or concurrent enrollment in “Finance” - FIN 310 or “Honors Finance” - FIN 311.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working experience in a Finance-related field from an external employer internship covering some aspects of working with financial statements and/or valuation methodologies.
Position Requirements
During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Employment Conditions
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
Additional Candidate Instructions
Submit the following materials: (1) online application, (2) resume, and (3) cover letter. This is a pool position; therefore, hiring and start dates will be ongoing.
Contact Information to Applicants
Denton Zeeman
dentonz@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
Minimum $10.25/hour
Anticipated Start Date
Monday August 24, 2026
Posting Information
- Posting ID: 33183BR
- Department: Business
- Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
- Reg/Temp: Temporary
- Employee Class: S-Student
Position Overview
RedTire is a KU School of Business venture designed to enhance the economic well-being of Kansas and the surrounding states. The program finds the most suitably qualified candidate buyers to match with a successful small- to medium-sized business, preventing the shuttering of the business due to a lack of an owner successor. RedTire assists in successfully transitioning the business to new ownership and relies on University of Kansas (KU) student interns for the financial analysis and valuation modeling phases of the process.
The KU student analyst’s first objective is to provide assistance to the RedTire Director so that quality business and technical consulting assistance to RedTire clients is provided. Secondly, the aim of the role is to also provide an excellent experimental learning opportunity to the KU student. They will work on ‘live real-world’ case scenarios to successfully transition a business from a retiring owner by redefining their retirement to a new, younger owner who will acquire their business. The position works on-site at Capitol Federal Hall and will receive $10.25 per hour during the initial training period. Ideal candidates will continue in the role for multiple semesters and receive increasing wage adjustments for returning semesters, commensurate with performance.
The KU student in this position will receive the benefit of:
* Applying academic valuation techniques to a live company and learning other small business valuation techniques that are not generally taught in the academic accounting or finance classroom.
* Obtaining direct experience and insight into how the deal process works.
* Gaining valuable experience in dealing with project related work.
* Students employed by RedTire could also meet the KU School of Business internship requirements.
Throughout their employment, student employees will maintain and manifest positive actions that align with and support the Code of Conduct for the School of Business.
Job Description
Job duties may include (but are not limited to):
- 35% - Extrapolate raw financial data (from tax returns and company P&L’s) into RedTire models.
- 25% - Perform business valuation analyses using established models and procedures.
- 15% - Help with industry, location, and market research/risk initiatives.
- 15% - Other ad-hoc financial and modeling analysis duties as required.
- 10% - Assist with day-to-day administration of RedTire and help with leads for candidate business (sellers) and buyers for inclusion in the program.
Required Qualifications
- Business undergraduate student with finance or accounting tracks OR MACC or MBA graduate student with finance.
- Completion or concurrent enrollment in “Finance” - FIN 310 or “Honors Finance” - FIN 311.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working experience in a Finance-related field from an external employer internship covering some aspects of working with financial statements and/or valuation methodologies.
Position Requirements
During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Employment Conditions
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
Additional Candidate Instructions
Submit the following materials: (1) online application, (2) resume, and (3) cover letter. This is a pool position; therefore, hiring and start dates will be ongoing.
Contact Information to Applicants
Denton Zeeman
dentonz@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
Minimum $10.25/hour
Anticipated Start Date
Monday August 24, 2026
Posting Information
- Posting ID: 33183BR
- Department: Business
- Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
- Reg/Temp: Temporary
- Employee Class: S-Student
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Finance Intern
Align your transcript with your training plan
Your DS-2019 training plan must directly connect your enrolled coursework or recent degree to your finance internship tasks. Gaps between your field of study and the role description are a common reason designated sponsors reject applicants before the employer interview.
Confirm the host employer's EIN before signing
Designated sponsors require a valid Employer Identification Number to register the host organization in their system. Ask the finance team or recruiter for the EIN early, missing this detail delays DS-2019 issuance by weeks and can push your start date past the program window.
Filter employers by J-1 Intern hosting history
Target finance departments at firms that have hosted J-1 Interns before, not just companies with general internship programs. Use Migrate Mate to surface U.S. employers actively recruiting for roles that align with J-1 sponsorship, so you're not cold-pitching companies unfamiliar with the DS-2019 process.
Check your program end date against the SEVIS record
The J-1 Intern category caps your program at 12 months total. If your designated sponsor enters an incorrect program end date in SEVIS, your work authorization lapses even if the host employer expects you to continue. Review your DS-2019 dates against your offer letter before your first day.
Negotiate a stipend that clears the prevailing wage threshold
Your designated sponsor must certify that your compensation meets DOL requirements for your role and location. Run your offered stipend against the OFLC Wage Search before finalizing the offer, using the finance-specific O*NET code for your duties, to avoid a training plan rejection on wage grounds.
Understand the 2-year home residency rule before accepting
Some J-1 Intern participants are subject to the two-year home residency requirement based on their country of funding or skills-list status. Accepting a finance internship without clarifying this with your designated sponsor can block a future H-1B visa or green card application without a waiver.
Finance Intern J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to a Finance Intern role?
The J-1 Intern category is the correct fit if you're currently enrolled in a degree program or graduated within the past 12 months. The Intern category covers finance, accounting, and business-related placements tied to your field of study. If you graduated more than 12 months ago, you'd apply under the J-1 Trainee category instead, which has different training plan requirements.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a Finance Intern position?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the finance firm hiring you. Organizations like IIE, Cultural Vistas, and CIEE issue your DS-2019 form, submit your SEVIS record, and monitor your program compliance. The finance employer is your host, not your sponsor. You need both a host employer offering the position and a designated sponsor willing to administer your exchange.
How do I find finance employers that have hosted J-1 Interns before?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Finance Intern roles at U.S. employers that align with J-1 sponsorship. Targeting companies already familiar with the DS-2019 and training plan process reduces the risk of losing an offer late in the hiring cycle because the finance team has never worked with a designated sponsor before.
Does my Finance Intern training plan need to list specific tasks?
Yes. Your designated sponsor requires a structured training plan that ties each week or phase of your internship to a specific finance skill, such as financial modeling, budget analysis, or compliance reporting. Vague plans that list only department names are routinely rejected. Work with your host employer's HR or finance manager to map tasks to your coursework before submitting to the sponsor.
Can I extend my J-1 Finance Intern program if the employer wants to keep me longer?
Extensions are possible but limited. The J-1 Intern category allows a maximum of 12 months total, including any extension. Your designated sponsor must approve the extension, update your DS-2019 in SEVIS, and confirm the training plan still reflects program objectives. Extensions aren't guaranteed and require the host employer to provide updated documentation before your current program end date.