Looking to Launch Your Career or Make a Move the Counts?
At Geffen Mesher, you’ll find a firm that meets you where you are – and helps you grow into what’s next. Whether you’re starting out or stepping up, we offer the resources, mentorship and culture that helps people thrive.
What Kind of Work
- Our client list reads like a rollcall of iconic Portland brands—whether they have been around for decades or just opened shop a few years ago.
- You may also work with individual clients. These individuals are from families that built great companies in the Pacific Northwest.
- You’ll have opportunities to specialize in areas like Forensics, Real Estate, Outsourced Accounting, Audit, Tax or our Asia Pacific practice.
- You will have opportunities to give back to the community. You might use your paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) or go deep by joining a nonprofit board.
What Kind of Benefits
Hands down, the best benefit is working with the people, each other, and clients. We also invest in you as an up-and-coming thought leader with more than 40 hours of external training and over 20 hours of internal training per year. All staff members are paired with an advisor who is personally invested in your professional growth from day one. Development opportunities include:
- Direct partner/manager accessibility
- Internal and external CPE courses
- PTO for CPA exam
- Professional memberships and licenses
- Bonus for passing CPA exams
- Discounts on multiple CPA review courses
- Leadership development programs
- State-of-the-art technology
What Kind of Programs
Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI)
Geffen Mesher established the Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) with initiatives such as leadership workshops, customized work arrangements to ease family schedules, and other programs for working parents.
Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI) Committee
Sparked by the Black Lives Matter protests of 2020, Geffen Mesher made a commitment to our BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) community. Led by a groundswell of staff, the DEI Committee is excited to address systemic issues that impact our firm, our industry, and ultimately, our community.
Advisor Program
All professional staff are paired with an advisor when they first join the firm. Advisors and advisees meet daily and discuss anything from current workload to career guidance to hobbies. The Advisor program is one of many ways for senior staff to support new hires, but you’ll quickly learn that everyone at Geffen Mesher is rooting for your success.
Leadership Development Program (LDP)
Geffen Mesher has specific operations staff dedicated to supporting your professional goals by providing immersive opportunities and sponsoring tailored training initiatives designed to strengthen your business acumen.
Student Programs
Our student programs include Internships that offer real-world experience and networking opportunities to ambitious students. Learn all about it here.
Building Our Future Together
Don’t just take our word for it….
- Geffen is a people company. They work with honest and hardworking people both internally and externally. It shows in both their growth and employee retention. Geffen supports their employees and their clients by going far beyond what they’re asked to do. It’s going the extra mile that sets Geffen apart from the other accounting firms. – Tax Senior Manager
- Geffen Mesher staff have been very welcoming and willing to answer questions and share their experiences. Geffen Mesher is very impressive: leaders are addressing industry challenges proactively. GMCO is supporting work/life balance by offering flexibility (hours, remote work, dress for your day), and trying to mitigate the demands of busy season. I also appreciate GMCO’s commitment to Portland and OR — the work that they do for area businesses, downtown office, support of downtown businesses, volunteering in the community” – Tax Manager
- “It feels that the company is determined to overall give the best client service possible. Everyone here is comfortable and can be themselves. It feels almost like family. Every person here wants to help you out. They want to see you succeed.” – Assurance Manager
