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Los Angeles-based HCVT is one of the 35 largest CPA firms in the U.S. It has 10 offices in California, and three additional offices in Texas, Utah, and Arizona. Its full-time staff get access to extensive training, resources for CPA licensure, a mentorship program, and tuition reimbursements for a master’s degree in taxation.
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HCVT is ideally looking for hardworking, motivated candidates who are eager to learn and have strong communication skills. The firm runs a rewarding internship program for students, offering hands-on experience, exposure to meaningful work, training and mentoring opportunities, and networking events with other interns. For its full-time staff, HCVT offers many growth opportunities, including extensive training, mentoring, clear promotion policies, early responsibility, and internal mobility options.
A healthy work/life balance can be achieved most of the year. The firm’s culture is very collaborative and family-oriented, and partners and senior leaders understand there’s life outside of work. That said, hours can be long during the busy s...
About the Company
Los Angeles-based HCVT (Holthouse Carlin & Van Trigt) is the 32nd largest CPA firm in the U.S. as measured by annual revenues. HCVT provides tax, advisory, and business management services to public and closely held businesses, high-net-worth individuals and families as well as their related entities, and family offices. The firm also provides audit and assurance services to privately held companies and employee benefit plan sponsors. HCVT employs approximately 800 people, including 77 partners. The firm has 10 offices in California, and three additional offices in Texas, Utah, and Arizona.
Employee Reviews
- “The culture here sets HCVT apart from other accounting firms. While there is the expectation of getting your work done, there is no micromanaging going on, the work/life balance is great, and the partners and upper-tier employees are family-oriented and understand there’s life outside of work. There are also great benefits and scheduled holidays off.”
- “We have great clients who value our work product, which gives job satisfaction. And we offer technology support that makes it flexible...
Getting Hired Here
- “The HCVT Recruiting team does a really good job sorting through candidates. The interview process is pretty extensive and involves interviewing with two managers, a partner, and a staff/senior. The most ideal candidates are the ones that want to learn and work hard.”
- “Interviews and callbacks are personable, as partners are involved. Between the time an offer is accepted and the hire date, the firm provides a few touch points to ensure the candidate is connected with the firm's pe...