IT Assurance - Associate I (Start Date: September 2025)

What does BPM stand for? Innovation, opportunity, community, diversity, inclusivity, flexibility and so much more. 

B-P-M stands for “Because People Matter,” because at our core, our people drive everything we do and how we do it.  

We are a forward-thinking, full-service accounting firm providing modern solutions to businesses across the globe. We focus on comprehensive assurance, tax, and consulting services for our clients, and we provide our people and our community with the resources to lead meaningful and purposeful lives. 

While we are one of the largest California-based accounting firms, our flexible work locations and schedules mean we have professionals across the continent. Our teams and our clients drive us to provide quality services and ignite unique insights and ideas that contribute to our continued success. Our clients come from different backgrounds and industries, which keep our people intellectually challenged every day. 

Our initiatives and ideals lead to our continued recognition as one of the “Best Places to Work” in the Bay Area and beyond. We are dedicated to providing meaningful careers for all of our employees along with fostering an environment that allows an integrated lifestyle. Our flexible culture allows our professionals to live a balanced lifestyle between their work responsibilities and personal commitments. 

We Have

• Consistent recognition as one of the Bay Area’s “Best Places to Work”
• Recognition as “Top 5 Accounting Firm in the Bay Area”
• BPMU – A corporate university that’s dedicated to your career growth and development
• Rich diversity in the clients, industries, and overall work

You Have

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in a career in public accounting
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 in a BS/BA/MSA/MST/Certificate Program in Accounting IS, Accounting, Business Administration, English, Philosophy.
• Interest in completing the CISA certification
• Positive, enthusiastic energy
• The people skills to work with individuals in and out of the organization
• A forward-thinking and hands-on approach
• A great attention to detail
• A desire to learn
• Leadership skills

You Will

• Review, document, evaluate and test general and application controls, particularly automated controls on a wide range of software application packages for financial reporting
• Attend walkthroughs during control testing and assist auditor in-charge by taking detailed notes and testing details in working papers
• Assist with financial statement audits and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance testing by identifying control objectives and the design of control procedures to address those objectives
• Identify internal IT general controls, by assessing their design and operational effectiveness, determining risk exposures and developing remediation plans
• Understand client needs, identify root causes of problems, and implement pragmatic solutions
• Map controls and control objectives to relevant control frameworks
• Determine technical and business impact of identified security and control issues and provide remediation guidance
• Be a Team player and contribute to the IT Assurance practice

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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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.

Please note - this posting is for prospective candidates only. Unsolicited third-party resume submissions will be considered property of BPM and will not be acknowledged or returned.