Will Cole, CPA

Consulting CFO to growth companies, Partner at Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP

San Jose, California, United States

About

Will serves as a fractional CFO for venture-backed companies navigating the critical stages from Seed through Series D across software, AI, deep tech, and consumer tech industries. He works alongside CEOs and boards on fundraising preparation, financial planning and analysis, M&A transactions, and building the reporting infrastructure that drives better decisions. His technical depth in complex areas like revenue recognition and equity accounting ensures clients are always audit and acquisition-ready. Will holds a CPA license and a B.S. in Business Administration from UC Berkeley.

Experience

  • Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP (14 yrs 10 mos)
    • Partner
      Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs

      Partner in the Accounting & CFO Advisory practice specializing in providing accounting and finance insight to early and mid-stage venture-backed SaaS, artificial intelligence, cyber security, fintech, and professional services companies. I function as a strategic partner, delivering clear financial acumen and insights that illuminate the present financial standing, while implementing forward-thinking strategies that secure sustainable growth and future prosperity.

    • Director - Accounting & CFO Advisory
      Jul 2022 - Jun 2023 · 1 yr

    • Senior Manager - Accounting & CFO Advisory
      Aug 2019 - Jul 2022 · 3 yrs

  • Consulting CFO at Pipedream
    Sep 2020 - Jan 2026 · 5 yrs 5 mos

  • Consulting VP of Finance at Character.AI
    Jan 2022 - Jul 2025 · 3 yrs 7 mos

  • Consulting CFO at Berbix (now part of Socure)
    2020 - 2023 · 3 yrs

  • Consulting CFO at Opsani (Acquired by Cisco AppDynamics)
    2021 - 2022 · 1 yr