ACFO Summer Intern – Accounting and CFO Advisory

Job Description

Accounting and CFO Advisory Internship – Summer 2027 – San Diego | Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP

The Tone:
This is an internship at Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP, located in San Diego, CA. Frank, Rimerman is a firm with 60+ talented professionals in its growing Accounting and CFO Advisory (ACFO) practice. The ACFO practice manages the accounting, finance, and HR functions for various startups. Interns contribute by providing outsourced accounting, controller, and CFO advisory services to early and mid-stage companies. This role allows entrepreneurs and startup leaders to focus on growing their businesses while interns gain insight into innovative companies and develop technical, professional, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: Hybrid San Diego, CA
• Pay: $39–$43 hourly
• Team: ACFO practice (60+ professionals)
• Mission: Provide outsourced accounting, controller, and CFO advisory services to early and mid-stage companies to support their growth.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Meetings: Attend client meetings and engagement planning meetings.
• Transactions: Assist with transaction processing for clients.
• Month-End Close: Help clients with the month-end close of their financial records.
• Workpapers: Utilize analytical and technical skills to complete ACFO workpapers.
• Projects: Complete special projects as assigned.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Enrolled in a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s program in business with an emphasis in accounting. Entry-Level.
• Experience: At least one accounting course completed to be considered for an interview, and on track to complete a minimum of three accounting courses prior to the internship program.
• Skills: Clear, professional written and oral communication; analytical and technical skills for workpaper completion; motivation to obtain a CPA license.
• Bonus: Final graduation date with California CPA licensure eligibility between December 2027 and August 2028; minimum overall GPA of 3.2 with “B” grades or above in accounting courses.