Venture Capital Audit Associate – September 2026 - San Diego

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 San Diego office with the expectation to be in-person three days per week on average. The group start date will be early September 2026.

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 1,600 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 and long-lasting 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 California CPA licensure prior to start date
• Minimum GPA of 3.2, with a higher major GPA preferred
• Final graduation date between December 2025 and August 2026
• 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

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter and an unofficial copy of your college transcript(s) via this job posting. In your cover letter, we would appreciate learning more about your interest in Venture Capital Audit and your preferred work location. Interviews will be conducted via video call. Selected candidates will be contacted to schedule a date and time.

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.

The salary range for this role is $81,000 - $87,000. The pay range reflects the San Diego 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.