Finance & Accounting Intern (Summer 2025)

Job Description

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day.  Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace.  Every Associate plays an important role in providing innovative solutions for today’s gardeners and growers and contributing new ideas to improve operations. In our company you need grit, it is what we were founded on over 150 years ago and is what keeps us growing. Regardless of your level in the organization there is a platform for your voice to be heard and the ability to influence change. Family, community and hard working values are weaved into all that we do. Come grow with us, where we develop and nurture the next generation of leaders. ​

We are looking for Finance & Accounting Interns for the summer of 2025! Each Intern will work in one key area of the finance team below for the duration of the summer. Expectation is that the internship will be hybrid with 2-3 days in office in Marysville, Ohio (15-20 minutes north of the greater Columbus area). 

Possible areas could include:

Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) - Gain experience within SG&A financial analysis and corporate financial planning. Tasks include updating investor consensus models, cost center reporting, budget/forecast consolidation, peer and competitor benchmarking, and executive management reporting.

Marketing/Brand Finance - Finance partner to Brand Marketing teams. Provide reporting on respective SBU and retailer performance. Analyze product lines/SKUs, build P&Ls for existing portfolios and new product launches.

Supply Chain Finance - Provide financial support for Manufacturing, Distribution, Procurement Operations and Inventory Management. Create, update, and analyze financial reports. Collaborate within the supply chain finance team to complete monthly close, special projects and support budget and forecast activities. 

Hawthorne Finance - Work with the Hawthorne Finance team to learn about the hydroponics industry from a financial perspective. Tasks include category/item P&Ls, tracking sales performance, forecasting, modeling, month end close responsibilities, ad hoc requests, and collaboration with operators driving the business.

Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting - Update policy, gather support, and organize/refine the workbooks that the reporting team uses to compose public documents. Interns in the executive financial reporting unit assist with the preparation and filing of all SEC Documents.

Internal Audit - Assist the Internal Audit Team in planning, performing, and reporting on financial (SOX) and operational audits. Interns benefit from exposure to all levels of company management, the daily operations of the company, and to our external auditors.

Investor Relations / Strategy - (MBA Student) - Assist with summarizing analysts reports, preparing for earnings calls, attending investor meetings and collecting data on the market and other trends on the IR. Oistenin to external earnings calls then summarizing them for executive and senior leaders, assisting general managers with industry assessments, competitive intelligence gathering and adhoc strategic projects.

The ideal candidate will have a strong balance of quantitative analytical skills, creativity and business acumen. In addition, he/she will have demonstrated initiative, time management skills, flexibility and the ability to interact effectively with multiple business partners & functions.  

What we value:

Strong written and verbal communication skills. Aids with the ability to work effectively cross-functionally within the organization

Intellectual curiosity. Cares about the “why” behind their work. 

Flexibility & Adaptability. Open and eager to accept unexpected assignments and has the ability to quickly pivot and change course when needed. 

Driving Results. Desire to dive into the details of an assignment and accomplish given tasks. 

Finance Acumen. Ability to learn system and tool skills needed to complete tasks (i.e. SAP, Excel). Has general finance and accounting knowledge. 

What we offer:

Peer to Peer Mentorship program that will provide feedback and guidance throughout the internship

Well rounded internship experience that includes a variety of networking opportunities:

Finance Case Study, VP Networking Event, Escape Room, and more 

Meaningful assistance to the company and the opportunity to learn new skills and add to your knowledge base. 

Ability to make connections throughout the finance organization by setting up touch bases within the department