Accounting and CFO Advisory Internship - Summer 2026 - San Francisco, San Jose, or San Diego

Overview

Frank, Rimerman is seeking motivated and collaborative summer interns to join our growing Accounting and CFO Advisory (ACFO) practice. Interns will be based out of our San Francisco, San Jose, or San Diego 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.

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

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's and/or Master's program in business with an emphasis 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.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume, cover letter and an unofficial copy of your college transcript(s) via this job posting to be considered for a virtual interview. 

The salary range for the 2026 ACFO Summer Internship is $37 - $42 per hour. This pay range reflects the San Francisco Bay Area. Compensation will be adjusted for each candidate based on their geographic location.

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We strive to convert our interns to full-time employees. Internship applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for sponsorship and we will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Internship 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.