Startup Finance & CFO Advisory Internship — Summer 2027

Frank Rimerman + Co. Llp; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Frank Rimerman + Co. Llp is seeking motivated and collaborative summer interns to join our ACFO practice in San Jose. Interns will support accounting, finance and HR functions for startups, with three in-office days per week and mobility for training.

The internship runs June 15 to August 6, 2027. You will work in small teams, gain experience in close client engagement, and may participate in offsite events; CPA licensure eligibility by Dec 2027–Aug 2028 is expected.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's and/or Master's program in business with an emphasis in accounting (or equivalent).
• Final graduation date with California CPA licensure eligibility between December 2027 and August 2028.
• Demonstrates clear, professional written and oral communication; offers may be rescinded for poor communication.
• Motivated to obtain CPA license and complete CPA requirements.
• Minimum GPA 3.2 with B or above in accounting courses.
• At least one accounting course completed; on track to complete three accounting courses prior to internship.

Responsibilities

• Attending client meetings and engagement planning meetings.
• Assisting with transaction processing.
• Assisting clients with month-end close of financial records.
• Utilizing analytical and technical skills to complete ACFO workpapers.
• Completing special projects.
• Potentially seeing clients prepare for and evaluate funding rounds or M&A.

Skills

Strong communication

CPA license pursuit

Motivated to obtain CPA

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's/Master in accounting or business with accounting emphasis

CPA eligibility by Dec 2027–Aug 2028

Job description

Frank Rimerman + Co. Llp is seeking motivated and collaborative summer interns to join our ACFO practice in San Jose. Interns will support accounting, finance and HR functions for startups, with three in-office days per week and mobility for training.

The internship runs June 15 to August 6, 2027. You will work in small teams, gain experience in close client engagement, and may participate in offsite events; CPA licensure eligibility by Dec 2027–Aug 2028 is expected.