Cloud9 Advisory, Inc.

Summer Intern

June - August 2023 • Boston, MA

What I liked

My time at Cloud9 was nothing short of amazing. Being able to learn from two experts in Chad and Sarah was a privilege and I am grateful that I had the opportunity to intern at such a great company. I came into the Cloud9 Summer Internship Program looking to develop some key accounting skills as well as further my knowledge with financial statement recognition. Not only was I able to learn these principals but I also became familiar with the world of tech and starting a brand. Through my first two weeks of the 8 week program, I completed onboarding training where I learned the values of Cloud9 and the core meaning on CFOaaS (CFO as a service). I also finished two Google certifications which taught me about the cloud system as well as strategic sales techniques. As I became more familiar with the hybrid workstyle, I began to realize how beneficial and effective this strategy truly was. On Mondays and Fridays, I had deep work days where I would work from home and complete any tasks necessary. Then in the middle three days, Chad, Emily and myself would collaborate and do some innovative thinking to ultimately keep helping the company grow. It was a great opportunity to be able to sync with my manager Emily and an even bigger bonus to consistently sit in on meetings with Chad, the CEO of the company! As time went on, I became tasked with more responsibility and felt that I was positively contributing to the company. On top of the accounting and financial principles, I devoted a significant amount of time into researching and reviewing how to help build a culture of continuous learning. Along with applying my interests and courses at school to this internship, I also helped launch a marketing campaign. I constantly worked with the social team to help grow the brand and attract as much of a viewing as possible. I became extremely familiar with the world of tech and all the different intangibles that could help us become an emerging company in the technology industry. My two favorite parts of the internship were working on a Mass DoR Audit and sitting in on acquisition meetings. Both of these opportunities really exposed me to real life examples of what I am ultimately interested in: finance. While sitting in on these acquisition meetings, I realized how important collaborative thinking and attention to detail are. I also got to look through a company’s financials and give my own input on what I thought would be a good move for Cloud9. I received expert advice throughout these processes and learned a ton! Cloud9 helped me become more of a critical thinker and see things in more than one way. Being able to recognize a situation and pivot on the spot is a hard skill, but Chad was able to successfully do this on a consistent basis. Seeing how committed Chad was everyday to growing Cloud9 was motivating and it inspired me to do everything in my power to help the company evolve. My work at Cloud9 felt valued; as I was able to voice both my ideas and opinions in meetings. I was given responsibility from week one and was respected by everyone at the company. Chad and Sarah always made sure to check in and ensure that I was getting the most out of what I was working on at the time. They gave me constant feedback which helped me become more knowledgeable in areas with which I was unfamiliar before Cloud9. Another incredible feature that I was lucky enough to encounter during my time at Cloud9 was their variety of offices. Not only did I get to work in Boston everyday, but I was able to get a feel for all different parts of the city. Whether it was Beacon Street or the Seaport, I truly felt that fast paced work lifestyle. I took the train to work three days a week and grabbed lunch with people from surrounding companies such as Deloitte and The Connor Group. Not only did I benefit from the work aspect of this internship but I also realized how a great boss treats his employees. Whether it was going for lunch or a game of ping pong, Chad was a pleasure to work for and served as an incredible mentor throughout my time at Cloud9. Cloud9 cares about its employees as people and is a thriving company that I believe will be successful for years to come.

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Business Intelligence - Technology Winter Intern

December 2022 - January 2023 • Boston, MA

What I liked

“If you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life”. This is the best way to describe the employees of Cloud9 Advisory’s mentality and how it feels to work there as an intern. Cloud9 Advisory’s Winter Internship Program was incredible. C9 is composed of innovative people who care about the development of their employees and interns. The tasks that I was given were carefully curated to help me apply the knowledge I accumulated from classes at college. The experience and mentorship they offer for people are priceless and taught me a lot. I worked very closely with Chad, he was the person I reported to and is also the co-founder of the company. To be able to work with the former CFO of a software company is worth its weight in gold. He has a gift for explaining extremely complex concepts in digestible ways, and understanding the way he thinks and approaches tasks is something I will forever try to use myself. Everyone at the company is friendly, motivated, and extremely experienced, and gifted in what they do for the company. It is the perfect environment for a determined intern. The tasks that Chad as well as everyone at the company gives are important to the company's success, not busy work that is boring and unimportant. My work felt valued here, and being allowed to express my ideas was an element of this company that is rare to find in an internship. I was working to solve real issues/problems clients had. The tasks for the entire internship are organized at the start and have clear due dates for each one. Communication is one of the many strengths that this company has. It is easy to set up meetings with others, express any issues or problems I am facing with tasks and find solutions. Overall, this Internship was the best experience I have ever had with a company. The determination, innovation, excitement, and pride this company breeds should be an example for all companies. Thank you for everything.

What I wish was different

I wish winter break was longer. Time really flies when interning here.

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Don't be afraid to be yourself, they make it so easy to be comfortable in your own skin. They support you when you are confused, or upset, so don't be afraid to open up.

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Business Rotational Intern

December 2022 - January 2023 • Boston, MA

What I liked

My experience at Cloud9 has been nothing short of unforgettable. C9 has provided me with so much opportunity and learning. The projects I worked on throughout my internship are ones I can see holding longevity and purpose for the company. Although my time at Cloud9 was short, and my experience is limited being only a junior in college, I feel I was respected, trusted, and given a lot of responsibility. I wanted my impact to be felt long after my six-week internship and with the help of Chad, Mark, and Sarah I know the importance and appreciation of my work. Chad, Mark, and Sarah not only mentored me immensely throughout my internship but truly made me feel a part of the team. They assured I was on track with my projects and prioritized my pursuit of a finance degree with hands on learning and experience in business. Chad always made time to take me and the other interns out for lunch in Boston and cared about us as people beyond just our roles in the office. Mark and Sarah were always available to answer any questions we had and gave great feedback on our projects. Their hard work did not go unnoticed and acted as great inspirations for myself with all their knowledge and experience. Overall I’m incredibly grateful for my time at C9. I’ve gained so much experience from being in the office and professional environment. I’ve not only gotten to indulge in business operations but have also met some of the greatest people. Cloud9’s culmination of technology and finance has endless potential I got to see first hand. Their creativity and innovation flooded the office and imprinted me and my ideas. I’m taking away from this internship a ton of learning, many mentors, and lasting friendships.

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Business Intelligence - Technology Winter Intern

December 2022 - January 2023 • Portsmouth, NH

What I liked

I interned at Cloud9 Advisory as a Business Intelligence - Technology Intern for 5 weeks during the winter of '22 - '23. Interning at Cloud9 was an extremely insightful learning opportunity. I was exposed to new real-world experiences that many college students don't get the opportunity to participate in during Winter Break. It is interesting and exciting to be a part of new finance and data-related projects. I am so appreciative of the opportunity to work with Cloud9 and I genuinely felt as though the recommendations and projects I worked on could actually make a positive impact. I thought it was awesome how C9 provides their interns with challenging and impactful tasks because they believe in us and are happy to provide the opportunity to help us make a real impact!

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Summer Intern

June - August 2022 • Boston, MA

What I liked

I loved the opportunity to work under someone as knowledgeable and experienced as Chad. He created a work environment in which I felt I was contributing to the progress of the company as well as learning about the role of Cloud9 and the finance industry as a whole. Chad ensured that I never fell under the radar and was always available to answer any questions or concerns that I may have had. Working at Cloud9 is an opportunity to view the financial consulting industry in a completely unique and intuitive way, incorporating aspects of marketing, finance, and technology. It was an incredible experience to be involved with collaborations with other businesses and schools including Pepperdine University. Chad allowed me to join meetings and be a part of presentations with the students and gain insight into how data analytics plays a role in the finance industry first hand. Chad always took the time of day to have lunch with me and answer any questions I may have had throughout the day thus far or going forward. It was nice to be a part of a company that ensured I had a keen understanding of my role and the projects I was working on. I am grateful for my first experience in this industry to be with a company that was so heavily focused on mentorship and development through a unique perspective into the financial consulting industry. It is not at every job that you get to play a game of ping pong with your boss during lunch, Chad always found a way to talk and brainstorm in different and fun ways throughout my summer working with him.

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Finance/Accounting Intern

December 2020 • Boston, MA

What I liked

Interning at Cloud9 Advisory has been awesome! The work has been tough but certainly meaningful and engaging. The company's integration of technology has made connecting and collaborating with my fellow employees as smooth as possible despite working remotely from home. Upper management has kept my career goals in mind and has been very accommodating as I pursue an MS accounting degree and a CPA license. I would definitely recommend working here!!

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Digital Marketing Intern

May - August 2020 • Boston, MA

What I liked

I had an incredible experience as a marketing intern at Cloud9 Advisory! Cloud9 Advisory provided me with a hands-on internship, equipping me for the future with real-world experience. I was given a great amount of autonomy and was able to see how the information I learned in the classroom translated to real-world issues. The employees at Cloud9 Advisory are supportive, friendly, approachable, and helpful; it was a positive work environment and I was never afraid to ask questions! The constructive feedback I received helped make me a better intern and prepared me well for the future. I highly recommend interning at Cloud9 Advisory!