Venture Capital Audit Associate – September 2027 - Seattle

Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP is seeking driven, collaborative individuals to join our Venture Capital Audit practice in downtown Seattle. The role requires in-office work three days per week with a start in early September 2027.

Our team audits over 2,000 investment funds annually, ranging from $30 million to $1+ billion, leveraging new tools to handle repetitive tasks and enable more advanced work. You will develop technical, professional, leadership and interpersonal skills to build a successful

Qualifications

• Candidate must be enrolled in or have completed a Bachelor's and/or Master's in accounting.
• Must meet educational requirements for CPA licensure prior to start date.
• Minimum GPA of 3.2, with a higher major GPA preferred.
• Final graduation date between December 2026 and August 2027.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Attend client meetings and engagement planning meetings.
• Participate in all phases of investment fund audits, reviews, and examinations.
• Apply analytical and technical skills to complete audit workpapers and procedures.
• Utilize valuation models to allocate fund manager vs. fund investor capital per fund agreements.
• Issue opinions regarding fund accounting and financial statements per US GAAP; provide assurance on investments.
• Collaborate with a diverse group of audit professionals.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in accounting

CPA licensure prerequisites

Minimum GPA 3.2

Graduation date Dec 2026 – Aug 2027

Authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not offered

Job description

Overview

Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP is seeking driven, passionate, and collaborative individuals to join our renowned Venture Capital Audit practice . This position will be based from our downtown Seattle, WA office with the expectation to work in the office three days per week on average. The group start date will be early September 2027. As the fastest growing area of our Firm, our nationally ranked Venture Capital Audit practice works with progressive funds and fund managers fueling technological innovation. We audit over 2,000 investment funds each year, making us a leading service provider in the country. Funds range from $30 million to over $1 billion in assets. We are embracing new tools to perform repetitive, administrative tasks such as reviewing investment purchase agreements, allowing our professionals to focus on more elevated, complex work. As an Audit Associate you will develop the technical, professional, leadership and interpersonal skills to establish a successful career.

Responsibilities

• Attend client meetings and engagement planning meetings
• Participate in all phases of investment fund audits, reviews, and examinations
• Apply analytical and technical skills to complete audit workpapers and procedures
• Utilize valuation models to allocate fund manager vs. fund investor capital per fund agreements
• Issue opinions regarding whether fund accounting and financials are in accordance with US GAAP, lending assurance regarding the existence and valuation of investments
• Collaborate with a diverse group of talented audit professionals

Qualifications

• Complete or currently enrolled in a Bachelor's and/or Master's program with a concentration in accounting
• Meet educational requirements for CPA licensure prior to start date
• Minimum GPA of 3.2, with a higher major GPA preferred
• Final graduation date between December 2026 and August 2027
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship and we do not sponsor applicants for work visas

The salary range for this role is $90,500 - $96,500. The pay range reflects the Seattle area and is adjusted for employees based on their individual geographic location of work.

Frank, Rimerman is consistently recognized as "One of the Best Places to Work" by the Silicon Valley Business Journal and one of the top 20 firms in the nation by Vault Career Intelligence. We are proud to be called one of the "Best of the Best" by Inside Public Accounting. We believe that along with building your professional career, you should also have time for a life outside of work. Our culture is focused on our employees’ interests, both inside and outside the office.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship and we do not sponsor applicants for work visas. It is our policy and intent to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or medical condition as defined in state and federal laws. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The position may require participation in offsite events and activities that involve extended periods of standing and walking for distances of up to two miles. The position may also require extended periods of sitting and the ability to transport a company-provided laptop and other work-related materials weighing up to 10 pounds. Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Attendance at firm-sponsored onboarding is required during the first week of employment. This may require overnight travel and hotel stays pending commuting distance. Eligible travel expenses will be covered by the Firm.