2023 Vault Rankings
At a Glance
“Supportive, friendly, respectful culture and phenomenal people who are always willing to help”
“Tons of learning opportunities—good exposure to different skills and tasks”
“Work/life balance”
“Long hours during busy season”
“Sometimes overly cautious and slow to make decisions”
“Doesn’t quite have the name recognition as the bigger firms”
About Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP
Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP specializes in providing accounting services to clients considered to be leaders in their industries. This includes many pioneers in Silicon Valley, and according to Frank Rimerman, the firm embodies these pioneers’ “same entrepreneurial spirit.” The firm, whose motto is “passion works here,” has offices in San Jose, San Francisco, Palo Alto, and St. Helena, Calif.
Tax planning services make up the biggest chunk of the firm's earnings, bringing in 62 percent of its more than $153 million in revenues; audit and assurance made up 34 percent, while advisory and other services contributed 4 percent. Most of Frank, Rimerman's corporate clients are involved in real estate, professional services, venture capital, distribution, and agriculture. Thanks to its presence in Silicon Valley, the firm also counts tech startups and venture-backed, growing companies among its clients.
The firm's roots go back to 1949 when a pair of Franks—Frank Rimerman and Robert Frank—founded the firm. When Rimerman retired, his son Thomas took over as managing partner. In 2000, Tom Rimerman stepped down and Bryan Polster took the reins. In 2014, Polster was succeeded by Brian M. Kreischer, who, in addition to being managing partner of the firm, is a member of the international board of directors for Baker Tilly International, and past member of the AICPA National Advanced Accounting and Auditing Technical Symposium Planning Committee, and past chair of the Finance Committee for the Palo Alto Art Center Foundation.
Frank, Rimerman has three subsidiaries. Frank, Rimerman Consulting stays busy in Silicon Valley, offering technology consulting services to fast-growth companies. Frank, Rimerman Advisors LLC serves affluent individuals, offering customized financial advice and investment management services. And since Northern California is synonymous with the fruit of the vine, Frank, Rimerman operates a wine business services practice, providing CPA services, market research, and business and financial advisory to premium wineries throughout the country.
Why Work Here
As a firm, our decisions are guided by our core values – showing up in a consistent way with each other, our clients and in our communities. We value long-term relationships with our clients. We also enjoy interacting with them often and guiding them through their business and financial complexities.
1801 Page Mill Road
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Phone: (650) 845-8100
Employer Type: Private Partnership
Managing Partner: Brian M. Kreischer
2022 Employees (All Locations): 600
Palo Alto, CA
San Francisco, CA
San Jose, CA
St. Helena, CA
Business Tax
Assurance and Advisory
Accounting and CFO Advisory
Business Risk Consulting
Business Valuation
Technology Solutions Consulting
