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Introduction

Bay Area-based Frank, Rimerman + Co. specializes in providing accounting services to industry-leading firms, including many Silicon Valley pioneers. The firm embodies its clients’ entrepreneurial spirit, and offers its staff growth opportunities like soft skill training, technical training, and the ability to rotate through the firm's departments. The firm emphasizes staff wellbeing, and offers mindfulness workshops, busy season yoga and meals, and ergonomic workshops and tools.

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Employer Type

LLP

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Size

501-1,000 Employees

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Featured Rankings

Vault Accounting 25
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Major Departments

Business Tax
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Major Office Locations

Palo Alto, CA
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Employment Contact

Patti Gower, Recruiting Director
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Vault Verdict

Frank, Rimerman is looking for driven, detail-oriented team players who have strong communication skills, are eager to learn, and have a passion for accounting. Internships are very valuable, offering students hands-on experience, the ability to rotate through various departments, and a good picture of the firm’s culture and what a full-time position is like. For its full-time staff, Frank, Rimerman offers many career development opportunities, including the ability to move between departments, excellent and constant informal training, and access to seniors who are always willing to answer questions and help.

While hours can be long during the busy seasons, the firm encourages taking time off, a healthy work/life balance, and schedule flexibility. Vacation time i...

About the Company

Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP specializes in providing accounting services to clients considered to be leaders in their industries. The firm’s roots go back to 1949 when a pair of Franks—Frank Rimerman and Robert Frank—founded the firm. The California-based firm has offices in San Jose, San Francisco, Palo Alto, St. Helena, and San Diego, with additional satellite offices and remote teams across the country.

Most of Frank, Rimerman’s corporate clients are involved in venture capital, software & technology, life sciences, professional services, and real estate. Thanks to its presence in Silicon Valley, the firm also counts tech startups and growing venture-backed companies among its clients. Tax planning services make up 62 percent of its more than $178 million in revenues; assurance and advisory make up 34 percent, while adviso...

Employee Reviews


  • “When it’s busy, it’s busy, but there’s no need to find stuff to do when there’s a lull. The firm is very supportive of taking a minute to decompress or upskill during downtime.”
  • “Though some long hours are required during certain seasons of the year, the firm really encourages taking time off and managing your personal aspects to encourage work/life balance. The firm offers a solid amount of PTO as well.”
  • “Especially when compared to other accounting firms, our firm places a high value on overall quality of work/life balance. Even compared to other startups in the San Francisco Area, our firm does a good job of maintaining work/life balance.”
  • “I was able to take a three-week vacation this summer without checking emails, which shows that you’re able to take time off at this company if you plan ahead. Employees generally work hard not to bother you on your PTO, weekends, and nights. I love that. Overall, work/life balance is pretty good. It's expected that it will be more work during the busier times, but there are also slower times. Also, employees are very forgiving and show grace. If you make mistakes, they work with you to learn from them and they don't hold it against you.”

Why Work Here


Ready to work with the Top Talent in the Industry?  Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP is committed to being the premier accounting firm in Silicon Valley. We strive to create a work environment built on fairness, respect for one another, and pride in the firm we build. As a result, the firm attracts and retains top talent in our industry.


Growth Potential? The Sky is the Limit
. Our employees are our most valuable asset. 39 of our 50 partners either started their career at Frank, Rimerman or grew into their partner role while working here. As a firm that primarily promotes from within, we focus on developing employees to become our future managers and partners. We support and empower our people to shape a career they can feel passionate about.

Getting Hired Here


  • “My interview process was seamless. I had two interviews with the managing partners of my department. Both of them made me feel very comfortable and seen. I believe the ideal candidate for the firm is someone who is willing to learn. The firm can teach what you need to know. As long as you come open and willing to do the work, you will excel within the firm.”
  • “The callback and interview process was definitely great and a little unexpected since we had to complete a series of questions regarding accounting and a picture find where you need to identify all the differences in the picture. I think the ideal candidate would be someone who is super passionate about this type of work, someone who can get things done on time, and someone who has an eye for detail.”
  • “I love that our firm focuses more on finding the right fit culturally and values-wise vs technically. We believe we have the ability to develop people technically (and professionally and personally, of course), but our biggest concern is that we have people who value working with other people and building those relationships and connections. So, I appreciate that when new hires come in one of the reasons they say they chose us is because they felt like they were valued and seen as a human being and not a number or ‘asset.’
  • “This firm’s interview methods were like no other, and that stood out to me. They wanted to get to know me and see if I had the qualities that would fit the firm’s culture. The firm wants to hire people who have drive, care about others, can communicate effectively, and can work well both on a team and on their own.”

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