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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 smart, proactive team players with a strong work ethic. Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines are also ideal. For students, HCVT runs a valuable internship program that offers interns hands-on experience, exposure to the firm culture, and many networking events and opportunities. For its full-time staff, HCVT provides access to many development opportunities, including extensive formal and informal training, resources and incentives for CPA licensure, a mentorship program, access to partners, and tuition reimbursements for a master’s degree in taxation.
Although hours can be long and demanding during the busy season, the firm goes to lengths to make sure its employees have a healthy work/l...
About the Company
Los Angeles-based HCVT (Holthouse Carlin & Van Trigt) is the 33rd largest CPA firm in the U.S. as measured by annual revenues. It provides a wide range of services, including tax, audit and assurance, advisory, and business management. Its clients include private companies, closely held businesses, public companies, and high-net-worth individuals. HCVT employs over 780 people, including more than 100 partners and principals. The firm has 10 offices in California, and three additional offices in Texas, Utah, and Arizona.
Employee Reviews
“HCVT encourages employees to take time off and not work during vacations. Several months out of the year it is difficult to take time off with the cycles of deadlines. This is not unique to HCVT. However, when there are life events—family weddings, etc.—HCVT makes accommodations for our employees so they won’t miss these important moments.”
“HCVT does a great job at making sure employees have a good work/life balance. The hybrid model has been very successful so far and gives people the best of both worlds. I hope they continue to strive to do what works for employee health.”
“Without a doubt, public accounting is a demanding profession, and we often deal with challenging deadlines. That said, the firm’s efforts to balance these expectations with recharge weeks (currently two per year), holidays, and generous PTO really helps. The firm is very much a family, and there is a lot of support for folks at every stage of life.”
“I think my firm does a great job of allowing a flexible schedule. You are able to choose which days of the week you have to go in now that we have transitioned from fully remote to two days in the office per week. Overall, this firm treats their staff as adults and professionals and doesn’t micromanage us, which is a huge plus. I think now that we are going back into the office, the team comradery will only get better. I love that the partners treat the staff well and are approachable. The work has been a very healthy amount in relation to what I've seen and experienced in public accounting, and we are staffed well enough to spread work out.”
Getting Hired Here
“HCVT is looking for someone who can communicate and be a team player while also being an independent worker. The first interview is a phone call with our HR rep, then the second round is four interviews back-to-back with coworkers in the department they are looking to join.”
“I believe the firm is looking for an individual that shows confidence in not only their knowledge and skills of basic accounting but also in how they work under pressure to meet deadlines, ask for help, and communicate with project seniors and managers. This is important as you may get multiple assignments with different managers competing to have their work done first.”
“The candidate goes through multiple interviews with employees from different levels. The interviewers' feedback comes in pretty quickly, and the callback process is usually fast as well. An ideal candidate for us is someone willing to accept the challenges of public accounting and know the rewards that come from it.”
“Our ideal candidate is someone who is smart and hardworking. The work that we do here is very complex, and we work long hours. Since our firm is always growing, if you can keep up with the workload, there is room for you to make partner.”
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