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San Francisco-based BPM is one of the 40 largest accounting and advisory firms in the U.S. It has been named one of the best places to work in the Bay Area and one of the fastest growing accounting firms. BPM is very focused on community engagement, giving back, and inclusion initiatives.
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BPM runs a straightforward hiring process and is ideally searching for top-tier talent. For students, the firm has a valuable internship program. Interns get first-hand experience on real assignments, on-the-job training, and access to networking opportunities and team-building events. For its full-time staff, BPM offers many growth opportunities, including access to frequent trainings, early promotions, and the ability to rotate through different departments.
BPM also offers a good quality of life to its staff. While busy season hours can be long, the hourly target is only 50 hours per week during that time. In addition, staff only work a reduced day on Fridays in the summer, and flexible schedules and remote work options are also available. Meanwhile, staff say...
About the Company
Founded in 1986, BPM is one of the 35 largest public accounting and advisory firms in the country, as measured by annual revenues. It booked $260 million in revenues in its latest fiscal year. The firm has U.S. offices along the West Coast and in Las Vegas, and international offices in Canada, London, Bengaluru, India, and the Cayman Islands. The firm takes a cross-functional team approach that gives its clients direct access to a variety of resources.
BPM has been recognized as a “Best Place to Work in the Bay Area” 10 times over the past decade by the San Francisco Business Times and the Silicon Valley Business Journal. BPM was recognized among the 2023 Best of Accounting award winners for the ninth year in a row based on client service excellence and was also listed on Forbes’ “Best Tax and Accounting Firms” for the fourth conse...
Employee Reviews
- “There is no extreme pressure or micromanagement in my team. They trust you to get the work done on your own. You’re free to utilize your PTOs as you see fit, and rarely have I worked beyond my actual hours.”
- “The firm is very flexible with work hours and taking PTO. Overall, they promote staff to maintain their health and strive to accommodate where they can.”
- “Work/life balance is encouraged. However, due to client deadlines, it's sometimes difficult to take t...
Getting Hired Here
- “We start with on-campus recruiting, including attending on-campus accounting and finance clubs and classes. We then perform interviews to identify and hire top-tier talent.”
- “The interview and callback period is very straightforward. One initial call with recruitment and then a panel interview with individuals in your business line. BPM is looking to attract top talent.”
- “Very efficient, fast, and structured. I felt like I was more than just a number.” &l...