Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate’s portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition.  Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry’s most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle. www.highgate.com

Highgate Corporate Offices Irving, TX

Come join Highgate for the summer in one of our dynamic, paid internships!

We are currently offering an opportunity for a Internal Audit Intern to support our Finance Optimization team overseeing our Hotel Property portfolio. This 10-week immersive program is designed to provide hands-on experience in audit planning, compliance review, risk assessment, data analysis and reporting, allowing you to learn about the hospitality industry while working in a fun and fast-paced environment.

This position is based from our corporate offices in Irving, TX.

• Work alongside the Finance Optimization team in a 10-week internship program and gain exposure to internal audit processes.
• Provide support and gain an understanding of internal controls, audit processes and procedures and compliance reviews.
• 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.

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or Hospitality Finance (in progress) or a similar degree.
• Minimum Junior status.
• Knowledge of accounting and/or finance principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables and reports) and PowerPoint skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Must be organized with the ability to work accurately in a time efficient manner.
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to participate in a summer internship program of 10 weeks (June to August).
• You must reside in Dallas, TX during the internship and work onsite.
• Salary - $20/hr for 40 hour week /10 weeks.