Assurance Senior

BPM LLP; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Well-being resources

Balance & flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

BPM LLP is seeking an Assurance Senior in California to lead multi-client audits, review work, and advise client leadership. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality audits, mentoring staff, and fostering BPM’s collaborative culture.

You will engage with diverse industries, apply complex accounting concepts, and drive proactive solutions while supporting sustainable, remote-friendly practices within a dynamic, people-focused firm.

Qualifications

• CPA licensure or in progress.
• BS/BA in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years public accounting in various industries; SEC experience preferred.
• Experience auditing complex accounts (inventory, revenue, equity/stock options).
• Proven leadership and strong communication skills.
• Ability to translate research into clear, actionable deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute day-to-day audits for multiple client engagements.
• Supervise associate level professionals and delegate tasks.
• Communicate and resolve issues with engagement manager.
• Develop audit strategy from planning to reporting.
• Maintain client relationships to drive satisfaction.
• Research and apply complex accounting concepts and auditing procedures.
• Draft financial statements and report audit findings.
• Mentor associates and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Promote sustainable practices like remote-first operations and digital workflows.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

BPM – where caring and community is in our company DNA; we are always striving to be our best selves; and we’re compelled to ask the questions that lead to innovation. As Assurance Senior, you will execute audits, review work, consult and communicate with leaders and client personnel to complete assurance engagements.

Working with BPM means using your experiences, broadening your skills, and reaching your full potential in work and life—while also making a positive difference for your clients, colleagues, and communities. Our shared entrepreneurial spirit drives us to see and do things differently. Our passion for people makes BPM a place where everyone feels welcome, valued, and part of something bigger. Because People Matter.

What you get:

• Total rewards package: from flexible work arrangements to personalized benefit structures and financial compensation options that give you choice and flexibility
• Well-being resources: interactive wellness platform and incentives, an employee assistance program and mental health resources, and Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs)
• Balance & flexibility: 14 Firm Holidays including 2 floating, Flex PTO, paid family leave, winter break, summer hours, and remote work options, so you can balance challenging yourself with taking care of yourself
• Professional development opportunities: A learning culture with CPA exam resources and bonuses, a coach program, and live classes, workshops, and seminars through BPM University

Who is successful at BPM:

• Caring people who put others first
• Self-starters who embody the BPM entrepreneurial spirit
• Authentic individuals with a diverse point of view
• Lifelong learners with a drive to excel
• Resilient people who rise to the occasion

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for day-to-day planning and execution of multiple client engagements throughout the year.
• Supervise associate level professionals and delegate engagement responsibilities.
• Responsible for communicating and resolving all issues that arise during the audit engagement with the support of the engagement manager.
• Develop and execute audit strategy from planning to reporting.
• Develop and maintain client relationships, thus driving client satisfaction.
• Research, understand and apply complex accounting concepts and auditing procedures.
• Draft financials and report audit findings (both verbal and written).
• Develop, motivate, and mentor associates by providing training, regular feedback and career guidance while fostering a team environment.
• Champion sustainable workplace practices by supporting remote-first operations, promoting paperless workflows through digital collaboration tools, participating in recycling initiatives to minimize paper use, and consistently demonstrate alignment with BPM’s values.

Requirements:

• Licensed CPA, or in the process of obtaining the CPA.
• BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 3+ years’ experience in public accounting in a variety of industries including Technology, Life Sciences, Consumer Products, Financial services, or Non-Profits; SEC experience preferred.
• Experience auditing complex accounts like inventory, revenue, equity / stock options, etc.
• Demonstrated leadership/supervisor experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong desire to continuously learn.
• Competently analyzes and prioritizes information to make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to synthesize all forms of research into clear, thoughtful, actionable deliverables.
• Understands client needs, identifies root causes of problems, and implements pragmatic solutions.

$85,000-$100,000/year

The salary range provided is intended for candidates in the San Francisco Bay Area who meet the minimum requirements of the position. Candidates who do not reside in the San Francisco Area, do not meet the minimum requirements, or exceed the requirements are encouraged to apply and a recruiter will provide you with a range specific to your location and qualifications.

Wondering if you should apply?

At BPM we are people who value people. We are progressive and purposeful. We are a firm with flexibility. Our shared entrepreneurial spirit drives us to see and do things differently. And our passion for people makes BPM a place where everyone feels welcome, valued, and part of something bigger.

BPM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. BPM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

For positions based in San Francisco, consideration of qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records will be in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.