The Role
Manage financial statement audits end-to-end: plan, test, report, and present findings. Lead client relationships and engagement teams, ensure compliance with accounting standards, oversee budgeting, staffing, billing, and contribute to business development and firm policies.
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BPM Overview:
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BPM India Advisory Service Private Limited - Formerly known as “Burr Pilger Mayer India Private Limited”. (BPM India) is a subsidiary of BPM LLP. Founded in 1986, BPM is one of the largest California-based accounting and consulting firms, ranking in the top 50 in the country. With 19 different office locations, BPM serves emerging and mid-cap businesses as well as high-net-worth individuals in a broad range of industries, including financial services, technology, life science, manufacturing, food, wine and craft brewing, automotive, nonprofits, real estate and construction. The Firm’s International Tax Practice is one of the largest on the West Coast and its well-recognized SEC practice serves approximately 32 public reporting companies, mostly in the technology industry.
Job Overview: As an Assurance Manager at BPM, you will be expected to manage the engagement team in performing the
financial statement audits from planning and testing through the reporting phase, working directly with the clients
and the Engagement Partner. The clientele spans a range of industries, including public and private companies,
financial services, manufacturing, technology, not-for-profit, etc.
financial statement audits from planning and testing through the reporting phase, working directly with the clients
and the Engagement Partner. The clientele spans a range of industries, including public and private companies,
financial services, manufacturing, technology, not-for-profit, etc.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Uphold the highest standards of quality, integrity, independence, and professional skepticis
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing relationships, ensuring exceptional
responsiveness, and proactive communication - Plan and design audit strategies and approaches tailored to clients' industry and risks; ensure compliance
with regulatory requirements and accounting standards - Manage the end-to-end audit process, including budgeting, scheduling, billing, and resource allocation.
- Understand engagement economics and ensure compliance with firm-required processes such as
assessment of WIP, invoicing, and time entry - Present audit findings and recommendations to senior management or audit committees
- Stay updated on changes in accounting standards, industry regulations, and best practices
- Oversee and manage a team, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality audit work that is
conducted in accordance with professional standards and firm policies - Participate in the firm's growth initiatives by identifying and promoting new ideas and business solutions
that result in extended services to existing clients - Contribute to proposals and presentations for prospective clients
- Network with industry professionals and participate in profession
- Contribute to the development of firm policies and procedures
Qualifications and Experience:
- Minimum 7-8 years of post-qualification experience in public accounting and client management/facing
role - Chartered accountant/CPA
- Strong technical accounting knowledge of US GAAP and GAAS; knowledge of IFRS will be an added
advantage - Exceptional analytical and project management skills
- Passion for helping clients and the ability to act and lead as the main client contact
- Excellent ability to balance multiple client engagements and audit teams successfully in a fast-paced
environment, adapting to situations as necessary. - Strong ability to assess risk and apply technical accounting and auditing skills to engagements, with a
keen eye for details - Aptitude for technical accounting research and self-education, and the desire for continuous learning
- Ability to collaborate with teams and own their work product
- Ability to motivate engagement teams
- Professional and personable demeanor
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills
- 3+ years’ experience in a supervisory role
Skills Required
- Minimum 7-8 years of post-qualification experience in public accounting and client-facing roles
- Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Strong technical accounting knowledge of US GAAP and GAAS
- Knowledge of IFRS
- Exceptional analytical and project management skills
- Ability to act and lead as the main client contact and manage client relationships
- Ability to balance multiple client engagements and audit teams in a fast-paced environment
- Strong ability to assess risk and apply technical accounting and auditing skills
- Aptitude for technical accounting research and continuous learning
- Ability to collaborate with teams and own their work product; motivate engagement teams
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills
- 3+ years' experience in a supervisory role
BPM LLP Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Policies include generous PTO, multiple firm holidays, and seasonal breaks, with unlimited PTO available for certain roles. Feedback suggests these options enhance overall value even in a demanding industry.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan choices are offered with a strong employer-paid share, alongside HSA options and mental-health resources. Feedback suggests the breadth and depth of coverage are a core strength of the package.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible and remote/hybrid work options are emphasized, along with alternative schedules. Feedback suggests this flexibility is a meaningful component of total rewards.
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The Company
What We Do
BPM LLP is one of the 50 largest public accounting and advisory firms in the country. With more than 800 professionals along the West Coast – as well as offices abroad – we help clients succeed around the world. We offer a cross-functional team approach that gives clients direct access to the best and most qualified resources. With full-service capabilities in audit, tax and advisory services, we possess in-depth knowledge of the transactional industry—its key processes, challenges surrounding growth and performance, regulatory compliance and governance—and the many other complex accounting and reporting issues you face. Our collective knowledge representing a diverse client base allows us to serve as experts in over a dozen industries. In 2021, we are proud to be named by Forbes “Best Tax and Accounting Firms” and #22 on Vault’s “Accounting 50” ranking! We invite you to learn more about us, visit bpmcpa.com
