Summer Intern, Internal Audit

Who We Are:

Kontoor Brands is a portfolio of three of the world's most iconic lifestyle, outdoor and workwear brands: Wrangler, Lee and Helly Hansen. Kontoor Brands is a purpose-led organization focused on leveraging its global platform, strategic sourcing model and best-in-class supply chain to drive brand growth and deliver long- term value for its stakeholders.

Job Posting:

Job Description

Kontoor Brands Summer Internship Program 2026 | Program Overview

Level up your fashion-industry experience with the teams behind Wrangler and Lee jeans, Kontoor Brands! We design, manufacture and distribute superior high-quality products that look good, fit right, and are crafted with respect to our planet to give people around the world the freedom and confidence to express themselves. Above all, our people are our business.

Purpose is in our Genes. People are our thread.

With a presence in over 60 countries and a legacy that dates back over 200 years, our massive global community is all about integrity, teamwork, performance, and entrepreneurship. We're on the hunt for inclusive, creative, and down-to-earth forward-thinkers passionate about meaningful and purposeful apparel.

Belonging starts with Influencers and Advocates. Become a Kontoor Brands Champion.

Kontoor Brands' Summer Intern Program is packed with projects, networking socials, cross-functional learning, and the chance to connect with industry trailblazers like our Executive Leadership Team. Previous interns have taken on projects as subject matter experts and social architects to engineer solutions through social media, Go-To-Market strategies, and denim designs. Participants can also take advantage of opportunities to explore interests in Social Issues, Sustainability, Career Fairs, Community Outreach and more. This is a 10-week, full-time paid internship. Start your journey with us and take your career to the next level!

Apply to join the common thread and gain so much more!

Program Overview:

• 10-week term
• Full-time paid internship
• Must be local or willing to relocate to Greensboro, NC

Find Your Fit at Kontoor if you are:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program at a College/University and able to receive a paid internship
• Eligible to work in the US without restrictions
• Have previously demonstrated leadership skills through school, extracurricular activities and/or community involvement
• Exceptional at taking on challenges and using your particular set of skills to create solutions
• A self-starter, ability to work with others in a team environment, with a passion for helping others
• Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)

Full-time roles are up for grabs when the program concludes. Opportunities are based on performance and business needs. Don't miss out on this amazing experience and jumpstart your career with Kontoor Brands.

Internal Audit, Summer Intern

Kontoor Brands is looking to add a summer intern to our Internal Audit team. As a valued member of Kontoor's Internal Audit team you will have the unique opportunity to work with a wide variety of departments and with individuals across all levels of the organization. You will gain a broad perspective and understanding of the operations and inner workings of a large, publicly traded company. You will receive ongoing coaching and guidance each day providing opportunities to develop both technical and interpersonal skills that will provide lasting value to your career. You will be given the ability to perform meaningful work and the insight to see the impact of your contributions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support operational audits to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of business processes.
• Support compliance audits to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Collaborate with team members to develop and enhance data visualizations that facilitate audit insights and decision-making.
• Contribute to audit reports by summarizing findings, recommendations, and management responses.

Skills for Success:

• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with people at all levels of the organization

*We are looking for

• Must be well organized, attentive to detail, and possess time management skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Must have strong computer skills including proficiency in MS Office
• Professional skepticism and a commitment to ethical behavior
• Possess an agile mindset and an enthusiasm for continuous learning
• Spanish language proficiency is desirable but not required
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI or similar platforms is a plus but not required

Experience/Education:

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree (ideally a rising senior) or post-graduate degree, majoring in accounting, finance, or other relevant, business-related discipline

Special Physical and/or Mental Requirements:

• Minimal travel by vehicle, air, and overnight, as required 0-10% amount of time

Additional Internship Details:

• Located in Greensboro, NC (position is in-office)

Why Kontoor Brands?

At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle. Our benefits are crafted with the same care as our products.

When our employees are healthy, secure, and well, they bring their best selves to work. Kontoor Brands supports you with a competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your and your family's needs - now and in the future. We offer resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing, plus benefits like discounts on our apparel. Kontoor Brands also provides four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents, Flexible Fridays, and Tuition Reimbursement.

We are proud to offer a workplace culture centered on equitable opportunities and a sense of belonging for all team members. Here we have a global workforce of high-performing teams that both unlocks our individual uniqueness and harnesses our collaborative talents.