Accounting and CFO Advisory Internship - Summer 2026 - San Jose or San Francisco
About The Position
Frank, Rimerman is seeking motivated and collaborative summer interns to join our growing Accounting and CFO Advisory (ACFO) practice. Current openings where interns will be based out of include our San Francisco or San Jose office. Our ACFO practice consists of 60+ talented and team-oriented professionals. They are passionate about managing the accounting, finance and HR functions for various startups. They provide outsourced accounting, controller and CFO advisory services to early and mid-stage companies until those companies are ready to build their respective in-house teams. Our services allow entrepreneurs and startup leaders to focus on growing their businesses. Interns work in small teams alongside ACFO team members, gaining insight into innovative companies across a range of industries. An ACFO internship jumpstarts the technical, professional, leadership and interpersonal skills that help launch a successful career. Over the summer, interns experience much of what makes the Firm unique, especially our values, culture and clients. Outside of ACFO work, interns are welcomed to participate in Firm-wide events such as our Annual Meeting as well as socials to engage with co-workers in a casual setting. The relationships you build during your internship will help you feel a part of the Firm should you return as a full-time Associate. For those based out of our San Diego office, there will the opportunity to travel to the Bay Area for the Firm’s Annual Meeting and additional department events.
Requirements
- Enrolled in a Bachelor's and/or Master's program with a concentration in accounting
- Final graduation date with California CPA licensure eligibility between December 2026 and August 2027
- Motivated to obtain CPA license
- Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 with "B" grades or above in accounting courses
- Demonstrates clear, professional written and oral communication
- Internship applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Attending client meetings and engagement planning meetings
- Assisting with transaction processing
- Assisting clients with the month-end close of their financial records
- Utilizing analytical and technical skills to complete ACFO workpapers
- Completing special projects
- Potentially seeing clients prepare for and evaluate potential rounds of funding and/or mergers and acquisitions
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Career Level
Intern
