BPM Overview
At BPM, “Because People Matter” is more than a tagline—it’s the foundation of everything we do. As one of the largest California-based accounting firms with professionals across the country, we bring flexibility, innovation, and a people-first mindset to our clients and teams. Our diverse client base and collaborative environment create meaningful opportunities for growth and impact
BPM is seeking a Fiduciary Accounting Supervisor to join our growing Fiduciary Accounting Services (FAS) practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fiduciary accounting professional who enjoys client service, technical work, and team leadership while expanding their management skills.
The Supervisor will play an important role in managing client engagements, reviewing staff work, mentoring team members, and supporting the continued growth of the practice. This position offers significant client interaction and exposure to complex trust and estate matters.
Note: Candidates located near a BPM office will follow a hybrid work model, with 2–3 days per week in the office.
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) that provide safe spaces for colleagues to share, be heard, feel valued and deepen connections.
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.
What You'll Do:
- Prepare and review fiduciary accountings for trusts, estates, conservatorships, and guardianships.
- Prepare trustee reports, supporting schedules, and related analyses.
- Analyze trust documents and apply fiduciary accounting principles.
- Work directly with trustees, beneficiaries, attorneys, family offices, and other advisors.
- Assist with resolving accounting and administration issues.
- Ensure engagements are completed accurately and timely while meeting firm quality standards.
- Review work prepared by staff accountants and senior accountants.
- Provide coaching, feedback, and technical guidance to team members.
- Coordinate workflow and monitor engagement deadlines.
- Collaborate with team members located in both the U.S. and India.
- Support training initiatives and process improvements.
- Assist with developing client relationships and delivering exceptional service.
- Participate in networking and professional development opportunities.
- Identify opportunities to improve engagement efficiency and client experience.
- Support practice growth initiatives as opportunities arise.
Client Service & Technical Responsibilities
Supervision & Team Development
Practice Support
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 5+ years of fiduciary accounting, trust administration, estate administration, or related experience.
- Experience preparing fiduciary accountings and supporting schedules.
- Strong technical accounting and analytical skills.
- Experience reviewing work and mentoring staff.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and project management abilities.
- CPA designation, or progress toward obtaining CPA certification.
- Experience with California fiduciary accountings and California Probate Code requirements.
- Public accounting, trust company, family office, or professional services experience.
- Experience working with remote or offshore teams.
- Interest in developing leadership and practice management skills.
Required
Preferred
What Success Looks Like:
- Manage fiduciary accounting engagements with increasing independence.
- Deliver high-quality service to clients and referral sources.
- Effectively supervise and develop staff members.
- Build trusted relationships with attorneys, trustees, and clients.
- Contribute to the continued growth and success of the Fiduciary Accounting Services practice.
In this role, you will:
Why BPM:
- Opportunity to work in a specialized and growing practice
- Direct exposure to firm leadership and experienced professionals
- Challenging and meaningful client work
- Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Strong opportunities for career advancement
Candidates with experience in fiduciary accounting, trust administration, estate administration, probate accounting, trust companies, family offices, or trust and estate tax are encouraged to apply.
BPM LLP Irvine, California, USA Office
300 Spectrum Center Drive Suite 400, Irvine, United States, 92618
BPM LLP Long Beach, California, USA Office
3800 Kilroy Airport Way Suite 250, Long Beach, United States, 90806
BPM LLP Santa Monica, California, USA Office
2450 Colorado Ave Suite 100E, Santa Monica, United States, 90404
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