BPM Appointed Brian Finnegan as Chief Operating Officer
The San Francisco-based firm selected a longtime veteran to oversee operations and strategic execution.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in People
BPM has named Brian Finnegan as its new chief operating officer. Finnegan, who has been with the accounting firm since 2002, will step into the role to oversee business processes and operations.
Why it matters
This leadership transition signals a commitment to internal promotion at the accounting firm as it prepares for the retirement of its long-serving current executive.
BPM employs 1,300 people across its operations and maintains an annual revenue of $69 million. The firm currently holds the ranking of the 32nd-largest accounting and consulting firm in the United States.
The players
Brian Finnegan
He is the newly appointed chief operating officer of BPM who has been with the firm since 2002.
Carl Sorboro
He is the current chief operating officer at BPM who is scheduled to retire at the end of 2026.
BPM
This is a San Francisco-based accounting and consulting firm that currently employs 1,300 people.
The details
Finnegan previously led the assurance practice at the San Francisco-based firm and is a certified public accountant. He holds a bachelor’s degree in managerial economics from UC Davis and also worked at Arthur Andersen earlier in his career.
Timeline
Brian Finnegan began working at BPM in 2002.
Carl Sorboro will retire as chief operating officer at the end of 2026.
Market Landscape
The appointment reflects the broader strategy among top-tier accounting firms to appoint internal veterans to navigate competitive market pressures. This move helps maintain leadership stability as the company competes for market share within the U.S. consulting sector.
The leadership change is an internal operational shift that does not currently impact service rates or client engagement models. Clients can expect continued service delivery as the firm transitions its executive management over the coming years.
The takeaway
Internal promotions to the C-suite often serve as a strategy to maintain institutional knowledge during executive turnovers. Organizations frequently leverage long-tenured employees to ensure operational continuity during periods of leadership transition.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Consulting.
