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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...
- “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 to work from many locations. However, technology feels outdated; we can use an upgrade. We also have too much work—and need more people to support the busy-season periods. It’s hard to find good, qualified, experienced people in tax.”
- “During non-busy season, employees can easily take time off. But busy season is, of course, busy, with little personal time. This isn't so much a knock against HCVT as it is the profession in general. While it's the nature of the business, and we make the choice to have this lifestyle, it can, at times, be too much.”
- “The partners are considerate of work/life balance and demonstrate flexibility with scheduling and remote work, provided that tasks are completed efficiently and timely. As a single mother, this has helped me a lot throughout my career.”
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...
- “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 personnel before they start.”
- “Usually recruiting does the first-round interview as a phone/Zoom interview. If the candidate makes it past that round, then the second round of the interview process would be with four people from the department over Zoom. If accepted by most of the four people, then usually that person receives an offer. HCVT is looking for someone who can communicate and get along with other employees, who is willing to go out of their way to complete tasks and stay motivated. Someone who is willing to learn new things and not afraid to ask for more work if they need it.”
- “The interview process was very quick! First interview was 30 minutes with a recruiter and you are asked behavioral questions. They let you know if you moved to the second interview the same day or the next day the latest. Second interview includes 90 minutes with a partner and manager and a 30-minute Q&A with staff that you will be working with if you get the job offer. The firm definitely looks for smart candidates, but they do also focus a lot on how well you work with others and if you’re a right fit with the team. That’s why I think it’s great that they have the team part of the interview process. The next day you find out if you got the offer as well. The partner calls you first and shares the good news.”
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