Summer 2025 - Corporate Finance Systems Intern

Herschend is the world’s largest family-owned themed attractions company, with 12,000+ passionate hosts collectively entertaining 15 million families each year. 

The heart of Herschend’s success has long been the world-renowned hospitality that’s rooted in our DNA. We call it Heartspitality®. It’s a unique culture that blends our ethos of Leading with Love and our purpose of Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating® to create real impact and joy that spreads through our hosts to our guests and out into our communities. 

Herschend’s portfolio of more than two dozen beloved family entertainment brands across North America includes iconic award-winning destinations such as Dollywood® Parks & Resorts, Silver Dollar City® Company, Adventure Aquarium®, Callaway Resort & Gardens®, Kentucky Kingdom Theme & Water Park®, Newport Aquarium®, The Vancouver Aquarium® and Wild Adventures®. In addition to its premier themed attractions, Herschend is proud to steward the World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters® legacy and provide immersive content and experiences through our Herschend Entertainment Studios® and Pink Adventure Tours® brands. 

As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feel welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect. 

Are you a finance or accounting college student with a passion for financial systems and revenue management? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where no two days are the same? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Herschend is seeking a Corporate Finance Systems Intern to join our team for the Summer 2025 and work with our revenue systems. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals in the field, gain hands-on experience with financial systems, and make a meaningful impact on our business.

In this role, you will have the chance to:

• Work for the Director of Financial Systems on cutting-edge revenue management software to optimize revenue streams across our portfolio of entertainment properties
• Collaborate across properties of various theme parks and aquariums to identify opportunities for improvement, ensure that internal controls are followed and recommend procedural changes
• Assist in development and documentation of “Best Practices” and training materials
• Assist in finance user acceptance testing of new software development. We work in agile sprints, so we release code approximately every 2 weeks
• Help prepare user release notes of new features that were included in the software testing mentioned above
• Engage with cross-functional teams of technology developers, project managers, marketing, and operations to ensure alignment on financial objectives and deliverables

The ideal candidate for this position is a highly motivated self-starter with strong analytical skills and a keen attention to detail. We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and can work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

If you're ready to take your skills to the next level and gain valuable experience in corporate finance, apply today to join the Herschend Family Entertainment Company team!  Fun perks available such as FREE admission to Dollywood and discounted admission to Sevier County attractions/businesses. 

Skills

• Passion for financial systems and revenue management
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Experience

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in finance or accounting
• Availability for Summer 2025 
• Strong academic record