Harrison Smith
About Harrison Smith
Harrison Smith is a Financial Analyst currently employed at Rocket Lab in Long Beach, California. He has a background in finance and accounting, having completed several internships at notable companies including Doeren Mayhew, Meta, and Boeing.
Work at Rocket Lab
Harrison Smith currently serves as a Financial Analyst at Rocket Lab, a position he has held since 2023. His role involves analyzing financial data and supporting the company's financial planning and analysis efforts. Rocket Lab is known for its innovative approach to space technology and launch services, and Smith contributes to the financial strategies that support its operations in Long Beach, California.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining Rocket Lab, Harrison Smith gained diverse experience in finance through several internships. He worked as an Audit Intern at Doeren Mayhew in Houston, Texas, for three months in 2022. Additionally, he held the position of Product Cost Engineer Intern at Meta for four months in Sunnyvale, California, also in 2022. His earlier internships include roles at Torch Technologies, Inc. as a Finance Intern - Program Control, Lockheed Martin as a Finance Intern - Accounting, and Boeing as a Finance Intern - Contracts, all of which provided him with a solid foundation in financial analysis and accounting.
Education and Academic Background
Harrison Smith completed his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting at The University of Alabama in Huntsville. His academic journey spanned from 2018 to 2022, during which he acquired essential knowledge and skills in finance and accounting principles. This educational background supports his current role as a Financial Analyst and his previous internships in the finance sector.
Internship Experience
Throughout his career, Harrison Smith has participated in multiple internships that have shaped his expertise in finance. In 2021, he interned at Carr, Riggs & Ingram as a Profitability Consulting Intern, and also held finance-related internships at Torch Technologies, Inc. and Lockheed Martin. His internship at Boeing in 2020 focused on contracts, further diversifying his experience in the finance domain. These roles have equipped him with practical skills and insights into various aspects of financial management.