BPM LEAD Program (July 2026)

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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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.