What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting and CFO Advisory Associate - September 2025 - San Francisco position at Frank Rimerman and Co LLP?
Overview
Frank, Rimerman's Accounting and CFO Advisory (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.
Associates will work in small teams alongside ACFO team members, gaining insight into innovative companies across a range of industries. As an Associate you will develop the technical, professional, leadership and interpersonal skills that will help you establish a successful career.
The start date for this position is Wednesday, September 3, 2025. This position will be based out of our San Francisco office. In-office expectations are three days per week.
Responsibilities
This position supports external clients with several tasks (including but not limited to):
- Closing books monthly or quarterly
- US GAAP financial reporting
- Implementing new accounting & reporting standards, international accounting and preparing consolidated financial statements
- Payroll processing
- Revenue recognition
- Equity accounting
- Financial systems oversight, process improvement and oversight of internal controls
- Non-income tax compliance including 1099s, sales and use tax, property tax, and Delaware tax filings
- State registrations
Associates will be expected to:
- Maintain an understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure of each client served
- Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close and financial information
- Provide exceptional service to their teams and clients
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's and/or Master's program in business with an emphasis in accounting
- Final graduation date between December 2024 and August 2025
- Educational requirements (150 semester/225 quarter units) for California CPA licensure completed prior to start date
- Minimum GPA of 3.0, with a higher major GPA preferred
- 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 $80,000 - $87,000. The pay range reflects the San Francisco Bay Area and compensation will be adjusted for each candidate based on their individual geographic location of work.
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.
Salary : $80,000 - $87,000