Accounting Exit Opportunities

In a specialty consulting group at PwC and.. don’t think I like the speciality anymore. I like consulting and I’m a high performer but want to switch it up. Has anyone successfully managed a pivot at … more

What's the job market looking like right now? Auditor 5+ years looking to jump to industry. In SoCal

Any one have any experience with Corporate Advisory at US Bank? Would love to hear any insights/thoughts on working within the group

Looking to make a jump from KPMG into internal audit consulting at another firm. Want to get out of Big 4 for WLB. Currently a Senior Associate. Interviewing at Embark, CFGI, and RSM. Any other recs o… more

What do you search in LinkedIn to find good private company jobs in accounting?

I’m quitting my job as an auditor and going to real estate school. I can’t take this anymore.

Does anyone have a general idea of what a staff accountant should make in CA? (San Diego area) Currently an A2 wanting to leave public. I know everyone says to wait until senior but I'm at a break… more

Big 4 - how do you put in your 2 weeks notice any ideas?

I got a new job and just wanted to do a comp check..! I have 5 YOE (most in public accounting) and will be working at a tech company in NY as a financial analyst. I'll be getting 40k RSUs (vested … more

I started interviewing with a company after I took a call from someone I know who works there. Though this company pays very well, I would not be interested in working there, at least not right now. T… more

I’m a tax manager 2 at EY in private client services. I had corporate experience as a staff and senior before I went into private. I want out of public accounting. I don’t want to do busy seasons anym… more

PA Audit to Staff Accountant -> just curious - how steep is the learning curve? and what should i expect my day to day to look like in corporate accounting? I feel like I now have a solid understan… more

Busy season is definitely taking a toll on my mental and physical health and I’m looking to get out soon. I’m an S1 in audit and I’m looking for better job opportunities with work/life balance and hop… more

anyone ever transition to be involved in the financial side of a college of university?

Currently a M1 in audit but received an offer for a financial reporting manager role for $150k with 20% cash bonus and 10% annual RSU grant. Do you think that’s good enough to leave?

Is specializing in revenue beneficial? Like a revenue manager role after public accounting?

What type of benefits can you negotiate?

What size companies should I be looking to apply to for the most laid back senior accountant position? 40 hours a week no weekends?

I worked at B4 in audit for almost 2 years and jumped to a Senior Accountant job that didn’t work out because I had no guidance. I then jumped to a role that isn’t really accounting, I’m the only CPA … more

Any tips on what to expect during an interview at Blackstone for their Fund Finance group?

I'm trying to decide if I want to quit audit or stick it out. I'm a second year audit manager who has been put in some tough situations either due to employee turnover. I used to like this job… more

Career planning & exit opportunities:

12 YOE
$300k total comp
SOX

Planning to stay at Google for at least 2025 or when i become a manager. Then jump boats and become a VP in a tech company (series D start up) wi… more

Got laid off from a company that was sucking the soul out of me for the past few years.. I’m thinking about leaving technical accounting and maybe going into a more chill role like internal audit or m… more

Going through my second busy season as an Associate 2 and ready to start looking for new jobs this summer. Part of me wants to stay for on more year as senior but I dont know if it's worth the str… more

What career ops should I explore if I don’t want to get my CPA? I have 3 years of exp in accounting

Currently a senior accountant in Industry with a little over 2 and a half years in the current role. Small department so it looks like there is no immediate opportunity to move up at my current compan… more

Anyone heard of Embark? Interested in an advisory role with them and would like to hear from others experiences. Thanks!

Anyone work in ethics and compliance at a PA firm??

Interested in transitioning out of audit and busy season life to provide valuable and transformational operational accounting/finance services to high growth clients?
CBIZ Private Equity Advisory is h… more

How does one go about getting into Accounting Policy & Research? Currently a Senior in Industry and was curious.

What would you do when putting in in your notice- work through and take the payout of unused PTO or use PTO in last 2 weeks?

I’ve realized the admin of this group loves me because I have two pinned posts 🥳

Approaching a year in PA and already want out…anyone else feel the same?

What are some of the best roles to look for in private after completing first year as a manager in public? I know some of the opps would include accounting manager, assistant controller, internal audi… more

3 year of exp no CPA, how much should I look for? I’m getting paid 75k right now at my current job

How do I get out of public?

Before season, I applied for a mess of industry/controller type jobs. Nothing. But every tax recruiter with eyes was blowing up my phone/email with “but THIS CPA firm is different!” and not only w… more

Are there any advisory or tax groups in PA that work close to 40 hours a week?

I have worked in PA, specifically in tax exempt organizations for the last five years. It’s all I know. But I’ve decided I can’t stand PA. It’s sucking the life from me. I don’t mind busy season, it’s… more

How long do I have to stay as an Audit Manager before leaving? I get promo in June and would rather not stay one minute if I don’t have to. Please advise.. I am ready to LEAVE