Finance and Investor Relations Intern - Atlanta, GA
Cortland, Atlanta, GA, United States
At Cortland, we operate with a forward-thinking approach that challenges conventional norms and actively seeks insights beyond traditional industry boundaries. As a recognized leader in the multifamily sector, our focus on performance, innovation, and disciplined execution continues to drive strong growth and market leadership. We are committed to building a best-in-class organization by empowering top talent with the resources, autonomy, and support needed to deliver results and advance their careers in a high-performance environment.
Role Overview
As the Finance & Investor Relations Intern, you'll support critical investor data integrity and operational initiatives that underpin the firm's investment platform. You'll work hands-on with real investor records and cross‑functional teams to ensure data accuracy, improve operational workflows, and contribute to scalable finance processes. Investor Data Integrity & Reconciliation (Primary Project)
Conduct a full, field‑by‑field audit of investor records across systems, reconciling the investor portal against the firm's master spreadsheet to establish a single, accurate source of truth Identify, classify, and prioritize data discrepancies (Critical, High, Standard) related to investor contact details, legal entities, banking instructions, tax information, and capital commitments Verify investor data against source documentation (subscription agreements, amendments, tax forms), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation Execute approved updates in the investor portal using defined data‑entry protocols, maintaining meticulous remediation logs and audit trails Perform quality control reviews, including secondary validation passes, to ensure updates meet accuracy standards before final sign‑off Escalate sensitive discrepancies (banking, tax IDs, legal entity changes, potential duplicates) in accordance with approval and compliance requirements Vendor Research & Operational Improvement (Secondary Project)
Support a vendor identification initiative to evaluate vendors capable of invoicing directly at the property level Research and assess vendor capabilities related to billing structure, scalability, operational efficiency, and alignment with property‑level funding needs Document findings and contribute recommendations that support faster payments, improved expense tracking, and reduced administrative burden Collaborate with Fund Finance & Operations to understand current payment workflows and identify opportunities for operational improvement Process Documentation & Deliverables
Maintain detailed reconciliation spreadsheets, discrepancy logs, and remediation trackers to support transparency and auditability Contribute to the development of a standardized Investor Data Quality SOP, documenting reconciliation workflows, escalation protocols, and data standards Prepare summaries, reports, and presentation materials for leadership outlining progress, outcomes, and key insights from the project Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Compliance
Partner closely with Investor Relations, Fund Finance & Operations, Tax, Compliance, and Technology teams to resolve discrepancies and align on correct data standards Support AML/KYC, FATCA, CRS, and investor classification requirements by ensuring investor records meet regulatory and internal governance standards Communicate progress, risks, and open items through regular status updates and structured check‑ins with supervisors Handle highly sensitive personal and financial information with professionalism, discretion, and strict adherence to confidentiality protocols Ad‑Hoc Finance & Operations Support
Take on clearly scoped, project‑based assignments aligned with day‑to‑day Finance & Operations needs Apply the same rigor, organization, and accountability to ad‑hoc work as to core project deliverables Qualifications
Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field Strong attention to detail and comfort working with large data sets Analytical mindset with the ability to identify inconsistencies and resolve issues methodically High level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a structured, deadline‑driven environment Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets; comfort learning new systems quickly About Cortland
Founded in 2005, Cortland is an international, vertically integrated multifamily real estate investment, development, and management firm with a resident‑centric approach to living experiences. Recognized as one of the top 10 multifamily owners and operators in the US, Cortland combines in‑house design, construction, and operations to deliver value and innovation across its portfolio. Join us as we reimagine apartment living and drive outsized returns through purpose, performance, and people. Cortland is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud to support and celebrate diversity in the workplace. We are committed to equal consideration for all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance with the application process and/or using our website, please email Careers@cortland.com Cortland is a drug‑free workplace. Cortland participates in e‑verify to verify the employment status of all persons hired to work in the United States. California Applicant Privacy Notice
We collect personal information from all job applicants, including identifiers (e.g., name, contact details), professional or employment information (e.g., résumé, work history, qualifications), and education information. This information is used for recruiting, evaluating your candidacy, conducting interviews, and managing the application process. California residents may request access to or deletion of their personal information by contacting us at careers@cortland.com GDPR Statement
When you apply to a job on this site, the personal data contained in your application will be collected by Cortland ("Controller"), which is located at 3424 Peachtree RD NE Suite 300 Atlanta, GA and can be contacted by emailing careers@cortland.com because Controller wishes to evaluate your candidacy for employment at Controller. Your personal data was either obtained from publicly available sources (e.g., LinkedIn) or provided to Controller by someone who referred you for potential employment. Controller's data protection officer is Greg Shultz, who can be contacted at Greg.Shultz@cortland.com. Your personal data will be processed for the purposes of managing Controller's recruitment related activities, which include setting up and conducting interviews and tests for applicants, evaluating and assessing the results thereto, and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment and hiring processes. Such processing is legally permissible under Art. 6(1)(f) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation) as necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the Controller, which are the solicitation, evaluation, and selection of applicants for employment. Your personal data has been shared with Greenhouse Software, Inc., a cloud services provider located in the United States of America and engaged by Controller to help manage its recruitment and hiring process on Controller's behalf. Accordingly, if you are located outside of the United States, your personal data has been transferred to the United States. Because the European Union Commission has determined that United States data privacy laws do not ensure an adequate level of protection for personal data collected from EU data subjects, the transfer was subject to appropriate additional safeguards under either the standard contractual clauses or the Privacy Shield. You can obtain a copy of the standard contractual clauses by contacting us at careers@cortland.com. Your personal data will be retained by Controller as long as Controller determines it is necessary to evaluate your application for employment. Under the GDPR, you have the right to request access to your personal data, to request that your personal data be rectified or erased, and to request that processing of your personal data be restricted. You also have the right to data portability. In addition, you may lodge a complaint with an EU supervisory authority.
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As the Finance & Investor Relations Intern, you'll support critical investor data integrity and operational initiatives that underpin the firm's investment platform. You'll work hands-on with real investor records and cross‑functional teams to ensure data accuracy, improve operational workflows, and contribute to scalable finance processes. Investor Data Integrity & Reconciliation (Primary Project)
Conduct a full, field‑by‑field audit of investor records across systems, reconciling the investor portal against the firm's master spreadsheet to establish a single, accurate source of truth Identify, classify, and prioritize data discrepancies (Critical, High, Standard) related to investor contact details, legal entities, banking instructions, tax information, and capital commitments Verify investor data against source documentation (subscription agreements, amendments, tax forms), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation Execute approved updates in the investor portal using defined data‑entry protocols, maintaining meticulous remediation logs and audit trails Perform quality control reviews, including secondary validation passes, to ensure updates meet accuracy standards before final sign‑off Escalate sensitive discrepancies (banking, tax IDs, legal entity changes, potential duplicates) in accordance with approval and compliance requirements Vendor Research & Operational Improvement (Secondary Project)
Support a vendor identification initiative to evaluate vendors capable of invoicing directly at the property level Research and assess vendor capabilities related to billing structure, scalability, operational efficiency, and alignment with property‑level funding needs Document findings and contribute recommendations that support faster payments, improved expense tracking, and reduced administrative burden Collaborate with Fund Finance & Operations to understand current payment workflows and identify opportunities for operational improvement Process Documentation & Deliverables
Maintain detailed reconciliation spreadsheets, discrepancy logs, and remediation trackers to support transparency and auditability Contribute to the development of a standardized Investor Data Quality SOP, documenting reconciliation workflows, escalation protocols, and data standards Prepare summaries, reports, and presentation materials for leadership outlining progress, outcomes, and key insights from the project Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Compliance
Partner closely with Investor Relations, Fund Finance & Operations, Tax, Compliance, and Technology teams to resolve discrepancies and align on correct data standards Support AML/KYC, FATCA, CRS, and investor classification requirements by ensuring investor records meet regulatory and internal governance standards Communicate progress, risks, and open items through regular status updates and structured check‑ins with supervisors Handle highly sensitive personal and financial information with professionalism, discretion, and strict adherence to confidentiality protocols Ad‑Hoc Finance & Operations Support
Take on clearly scoped, project‑based assignments aligned with day‑to‑day Finance & Operations needs Apply the same rigor, organization, and accountability to ad‑hoc work as to core project deliverables Qualifications
Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field Strong attention to detail and comfort working with large data sets Analytical mindset with the ability to identify inconsistencies and resolve issues methodically High level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a structured, deadline‑driven environment Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets; comfort learning new systems quickly About Cortland
Founded in 2005, Cortland is an international, vertically integrated multifamily real estate investment, development, and management firm with a resident‑centric approach to living experiences. Recognized as one of the top 10 multifamily owners and operators in the US, Cortland combines in‑house design, construction, and operations to deliver value and innovation across its portfolio. Join us as we reimagine apartment living and drive outsized returns through purpose, performance, and people. Cortland is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud to support and celebrate diversity in the workplace. We are committed to equal consideration for all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance with the application process and/or using our website, please email Careers@cortland.com Cortland is a drug‑free workplace. Cortland participates in e‑verify to verify the employment status of all persons hired to work in the United States. California Applicant Privacy Notice
We collect personal information from all job applicants, including identifiers (e.g., name, contact details), professional or employment information (e.g., résumé, work history, qualifications), and education information. This information is used for recruiting, evaluating your candidacy, conducting interviews, and managing the application process. California residents may request access to or deletion of their personal information by contacting us at careers@cortland.com GDPR Statement
When you apply to a job on this site, the personal data contained in your application will be collected by Cortland ("Controller"), which is located at 3424 Peachtree RD NE Suite 300 Atlanta, GA and can be contacted by emailing careers@cortland.com because Controller wishes to evaluate your candidacy for employment at Controller. Your personal data was either obtained from publicly available sources (e.g., LinkedIn) or provided to Controller by someone who referred you for potential employment. Controller's data protection officer is Greg Shultz, who can be contacted at Greg.Shultz@cortland.com. Your personal data will be processed for the purposes of managing Controller's recruitment related activities, which include setting up and conducting interviews and tests for applicants, evaluating and assessing the results thereto, and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment and hiring processes. Such processing is legally permissible under Art. 6(1)(f) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation) as necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the Controller, which are the solicitation, evaluation, and selection of applicants for employment. Your personal data has been shared with Greenhouse Software, Inc., a cloud services provider located in the United States of America and engaged by Controller to help manage its recruitment and hiring process on Controller's behalf. Accordingly, if you are located outside of the United States, your personal data has been transferred to the United States. Because the European Union Commission has determined that United States data privacy laws do not ensure an adequate level of protection for personal data collected from EU data subjects, the transfer was subject to appropriate additional safeguards under either the standard contractual clauses or the Privacy Shield. You can obtain a copy of the standard contractual clauses by contacting us at careers@cortland.com. Your personal data will be retained by Controller as long as Controller determines it is necessary to evaluate your application for employment. Under the GDPR, you have the right to request access to your personal data, to request that your personal data be rectified or erased, and to request that processing of your personal data be restricted. You also have the right to data portability. In addition, you may lodge a complaint with an EU supervisory authority.
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