A national CPA firm, #7 in the US by revenue (IPA 2026). 102 open roles in 24 states. From BDO's own job postings, updated Oct 10, 2026.
Does BDO pay for the CPA exam?
Some postings mention it: 2 of 102.
“We provide pre-approved programs across our 100+ offices, mentorship and support, reimbursement of exam fees, enrollment in Canada’s leading CFE prep course, and flexible options for study leave in order for you to be successful.”
3 of 17 other national firms on our board mention exam support in their postings. BDO doesn't post a dollar amount.
Pay by level
Typical is the middle of each posted pay range. Band is the typical posted range; spread is how far the top sits above the bottom.
| Level | BDO typical | Other national firms |
|---|---|---|
| Intern6 postings with pay | $34/hr | $31/hr +$4 |
| Staff6 postings with pay | $77k | $79k even |
| Senior19 postings with pay | $102k | $105k -3% |
| Manager16 postings with pay | $124k | $134k -7% |
| Senior manager6 postings with pay | $180k | $180k even |
| Director6 postings with pay | $294k | $226k +30% |
Its senior manager band runs $110k to $234k: the top is 2.0x the bottom, against 1.6x at other national firms. A wider band usually means more room to negotiate.
Pay after cost of living
BDO's typical senior pay by state, then adjusted to what it buys at US-average prices. In real terms the best state beats the worst by 11%.
| State | Posted typical | At US prices |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts2 postings | $99k | $93k |
| California3 postings | $102k | $92k |
| Ohio3 postings | $79k | $85k |
| Minnesota2 postings | $83k | $84k |
Price level: BEA regional price parities, 2024, by state (US average = 100).
CPA license
What BDO's open postings ask for, by level.
Software in the postings
Share of BDO's open postings that name each tool. Worth a look before an interview.
7% of postings mention AI tools or skills.
Hiring calendar
The month each of BDO's roles was first posted, last 12 months. Internship classes open now: Winter 2027, Summer 2027, Winter 2028 and Summer 2028.
Where they're hiring
Open roles by metro area.
Plus 43 roles in 25 other places.
Jobs abroad
The BDO network has 43 open accounting roles outside the US right now: all in Australia.
Offices abroad are separate member firms of the same network, so you apply to them directly like any other candidate. Your US experience with BDO still counts, and 1 of these postings asks for US skills (US GAAP, SOX or a US CPA).
| Country | Open roles | Visa help | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 43 | Visa guide |
"Visa help" counts postings that offer visa sponsorship or relocation help. Most postings don't say either way.
Newest abroad
What they're hiring for
Open roles by type of work.
Newest openings
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Questions
Some postings mention it: 2 of 102. The posting says: "We provide pre-approved programs across our 100+ offices, mentorship and support, reimbursement of exam fees, enrollment in Canada’s leading CFE prep course, and flexible options for study leave in order for you to be successful.". BDO doesn't post a dollar amount.
BDO's internship postings list $32/hr to $45/hr, typically $34/hr.
BDO's senior-level postings list $74k to $189k a year. The middle of a typical posted range is about $102k, against about $105k at other national firms.
Manager postings list $76k to $170k a year, typically about $124k.
From manager level up, most postings require one (50% at that level). Below that, postings mostly ask for CPA-eligible or in progress.
BDO has 102 open accounting roles in 24 states, most in New York City, Houston and Salt Lake City.
Of 102 open roles, 6 are hybrid, 1 on-site and 0 fully remote; 95 don't say.
How this page is built: from BDO's own job postings, checked every 2 hours. Pay is what the postings state, not offer data. "Other national firms" means the other national firms on the ChatCPA jobs board; each employer counts once. ChatCPA is not affiliated with BDO.