The Role
The BPM LEAD program is a one-day leadership development event for accounting students to explore public accounting careers, improve skills, and network with professionals.
Summary Generated by Built In
BPM LEAD is an immersive leadership development program for accounting students. Our program is unique due to its intimate structure and high-volume of activity.
BPM LEAD educates students on the public accounting experience and the importance of creating a personal definition for a leader. Activities, projects, and presentations will incorporate technical skills, soft skills, and professional etiquette providing BPM LEAD students with an array of noteworthy experiences.
BPM LEAD is a one-day event designed to provide 1st and 2nd year accounting students with the opportunity to discover various career paths within public accounting. This is a terrific way to develop and enhance your knowledge of the Accounting field and connect with fellow students and BPM Professionals. Here are some additional details about the program:
Location: BPM San Jose Office (10 Almaden Blvd, San Jose, CA 95113)
Dates:
- July 16th, 2026 (8:30 AM – 6:00 PM)
-8:30am - 4:00pm (In-office)
-4:00pm - 6:00pm (Networking Social in Downtown San Jose)
Application Process:
- Submit your resume/application through this job posting
- If your resume is selected, the campus team will reach out to schedule a short interview with you
- You will be notified about program participation within a week of your interview
What we're looking for:
- An interest in learning about public accounting
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 in Accounting or related major
- Students graduating between 5/1/2028 - 6/30/2030
- Excellent communication skills and a strong desire to work in a team environment
- A positive attitude mixed with an innate desire to learn and interact
During the program you can expect to:
- Learn the day to day differences between Assurance, Tax and Advisory
- Learn how to improve your personal brand and sharpen your interviewing skills
- Participate in a mock interviews
- Mix with senior leaders to better understand their path to success
- Hear from former interns who are now BPM Associates
- Learn how to study and pass the CPA exam
- Network with fellow students and BPM employees for a social games night near the office
- Get a jump on future BPM internship opportunities
- Participate in a group project competition to win prizes
- Participate in Q&A sessions with BPM leadership
- Receive BPM apparel
Additional Notes:
- We do not provide transportation and lodging for this event
- Students will need to get to and from the office using their own means of transportation. We’re located at: 10 Almaden Blvd, San Jose, CA 95113
- There is a parking garage located directly beneath the BPM office building; all parking costs will be reimbursed
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided
- Attire for this event will be business casual
- For the question "What office location interests you?" Please select San Jose
- Please note that this is a one-day, educational experience and is not a paid internship
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.
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Skills Required
- An interest in learning about public accounting
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 in Accounting or related major
- Students graduating between 5/1/2028 - 6/30/2030
- Excellent communication skills and a strong desire to work in a team environment
- A positive attitude mixed with an innate desire to learn and interact
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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
