Accounting Exit Opportunities

For those that landed a family office role , how did you land the role, find out about it etc?

Any insights with working for a non-US inbound company in a remote tax position where you report to someone outside the US (but employer would be a US Co)? I understand the obvious practical implicati… more

Does anyone have any insights into corporate real estate? How difficult is it to break into straight from audit?

I have just over a year of experience in a national public accounting firm and the workload has definitely taken a toll on me mentally. I'm currently experiencing my second tax season and don't think I ca… more

Does anyone know of a good career coach ?

Hi I’m looking to make a move into industry. I’m looking for manager roles in sec reporting, technical accounting or corporate accounting. I’m an S4 and would like to work remotely. Referral are welco… more

Anyone else having a tough time landing interviews? (7 YOE at B4) I’m going into M3 year in a cyber risk management role. Have tried to apply to other GRC type roles or even transition laterally to a … more

Is it ok that your manager calls you out of the blue and complains instead of messaging and telling you the issue?

Anyone ever transitioned to product management?? How where you able to pivot and how are you liking it ?

Are cover letters still expected?

Do most companies drug test with job offers for THC? Seems a little antiquated this day and age.

Anyone who has done their undergraduate studies from Delhi University, India and is a licensed CPA in the state of New York, can we connect please?

Any Onestream or Netsuite admins out there looking for their next role?

I have an exit opportunity at a public company that was just spun off from a different company. 50% of the tax dept will be from old co and 50% new hires. Any insights into pros / cons of this type of… more

Anyone else have career aspirations or dreams which are very different from accounting? For me, I love creative writing. My dream is that I'll publish that novel I've been working on too long … more

Is it ok to work a full time accounting job 8-5 and then another accounting job for 20-25 hours a week after if there aren’t any non competes?

Looking for recommendations for exit from audit to something less accounting focused. Very early in my search, any general thoughts or success stories would be helpful

Looking for advice- How can I stand out on the remote accounting roles on LinkedIn that already have 100+ applicants? I know I’m qualified but I feel like the competition is so intense.

HNW and Trust and Estate Supervising Senior. 5+ years experience, Masters in tax but No CPA/EA. Any industry exit opportunities?

Is the job market actually that bad? Like are yall unemployed or is accounting safe?

Anyone work at/can talk about Connor Group?

I know I’m in the wrong role and at the wrong company, but I feel I’m in too deep to exit to something else entirely. I also have no idea what I want to do or even how to figure that out. Any suggesti… more

How common is bait and switch?

Scenarios I've encountered recently
1) interviewed for manager role and they came back and offered me a supervisor role
2) applied for manager role and the recruiter came back with… more

What’s the easiest way to get CPE credits for CPA renewal? Shifted from public to private and have to manage it myself.

Anyone take a year or two taking just technical accounting contract roles at an experienced manager level? How did you handle health insurance with a preexisting condition and how easy/difficult was i… more

What was the ONE thing that helped you the most in making your transition from accounting to another career? Was it a particular skill you unexpectedly leveraged, a connection you made, a course you t… more

People who've successfully exited accounting, where are you now? Are you happier in your new spot, or do you think you made a mistake? Let me know what career you chose and how many years its been… more

What are some solid sources for bookkeeping freelance or online work?

Trying to consider this as an option for about 1 year of transition as an older student with accounting experience.

Looking to bring in a tax manager . Would be responsible for state/federal filings and provision. What level out of public could handle that? Or is it best to bring someone in with prior industry exp… more

I’m just curious why the employer waits until the employee turns their 2 weeks and then gives a counter offer. Why not giving a good raise in the beginning?

I’m 36 and have experienced ups and downs before, but I’ve never struggled this much to find a job. After 1.5 years of searching with no luck, I keep hearing similar stories, which makes me question e… more

Is 200k for a starting controller at a private RE company in LA good?

Got an offer at the end of last week for a senior accountant role in industry, pays $95k with a solid bonus. I’m currently making $85k in public, but I feel like I’m learning more here. Do you think i… more

Has anyone here successfully transitioned into a non-accounting role? I’ve been in audit for 4 years, and I’m just… over it. The long hours, the constant deadlines, the clients who don’t care about yo… more

Only Y1 associate in PA, but thinking of leaving. i’m interviewing for a portfolio analyst job soon and would start after busy season. i know there’s a big exit opp culture in PA, but my question is i… more