Accounting Exit Opportunities

Hi all,

I'm an audit associate (2YOE) with mid tier firm in Tampa Bay, FL and looking for a move to industry but have no luck getting an interview for entry level or junior accountant role. I have… more

Accounting Senior Manager or Senior Manager of Financial Reporting? Just leaving Big 4 and can't decide which is better

I am about to be promoted to audit manager. I am thinking of switching to more of a consulting role that is more demanding so I can make more money. Anyone left as B4 manager and taken a role at A&… more

Currently an S1 in tax. Trying to decide whether to stick it out in PA or try to do an MBA and pivot to IB. I think I would like the work in IB more and have a higher earnings ceiling, but I’m not sur… more

What are the odds of career switching to FP&A as a 2-3 year Tax associate in this market? I’m currently looking for exit opportunities to transition into a more long term career that shares more o… more

ACCA + Master’s degree in accounting (public university) + 2 years audit : sufficient to land a junior level job in FDD in a big four or is there another way, btw Im 28 years old ?

I’m a senior in audit and have generally worked on public consumer product clients. I’m thinking about making a move to consulting. Any advice on a specific consulting area/group/firm that could be a … more

Tax - Is it hard to get back into public after exiting to industry? May take a industry role, but if it’s a flop after a year or so, being sole provider for family I want to make sure I can always get… more

I'm an audit associate working in big 4 audit team, with almost 1.5 years of experience, looking for referrals on fund accounting and corporate accounting, living in NYC area.

I had my boss approach me with a job description and told me a new opportunity was open at the company and I should consider it. What does this mean? The jd is a lateral move at best (asks for two yea… more

I am a senior in FAAS w/CPA thinking about leaving into industry. I am wondering if anyone has experience as a revenue accountant as I have seen this position appear a lot recently, especially within … more

Are there any recruiters in here that focus on placements in finance roles at nonprofit and/or mission-based organizations?

FDD or FAAS (CMAAS,AAS) which one pays more in the long run, less boring, have more exit ops

Is anyone having to take a pay reduction when jumping to industry from Big 4? If not,
how were you able to find jobs paying higher base than in big 4?

Hey Crypto financial ppl,

Would you recommend going to work for Crypto company accounting department right now? It seems that the job security is directly tied to the price of the crypto currency and … more

Im just starting in Accounting but I didnt like the team dependency in accounting or most of corporate or public accounting. Are there any departments or roles where i get independent work or just a s… more

Hi! Does anyone have experience with the bank examiner role at OCC (Office of the Comptroller of the Currency) or somewhere similar that can speak to what the responsibilities look like, work life ba… more

I’m in my early 40s in tax. Don’t think I will stay in PA for much longer, but also don’t think I want to go industrial jobs. What are my options?

What if I don’t know what I want to do after I leave audit at a PA firm? There are so many paths to choose from. How did you choose?

How much do Technical Accounting Managers make in MCOL areas?

Seeking advice: Been in IT Audit for a Big 4 for 6 years, almost completing M1 year. While I could stay another 2 years before senior manager, I feel like I have no work life balance and my salary jum… more

Would jumping from B4 audit as an S1 to a small advisory firm be a bad move long term?

Is it hard to get a job at amazon when you have big4 experience?

How’s the culture within the audit departments at Microsoft, Amazon, and Google? They all seem to have job postings pretty frequently..

I have a recruiter call on Monday and I need some calming words.
I like my current role and the flexibility I have in when and where I work. However, the roll the recruiter is looking to fill appears t… more

My industry job is getting frustrating 6 months in so will I ever be happy at any accounting job??

What do you know about consolation accounting jobs in PA, does it have the same exit ops as audit ?

I recently got the CPA. What is a good certificate to get for better opportunities in the future? Just looking for something to study.

Looking for guidance... I am a 2nd year staff about to be senior with 2 busy seasons behind me. I have been assigned nothing but first year clients since I entered public, and have had pretty bad mana… more

Looking for advice for exit public accounting firm. I have almost 3 years audit experience and SA 1 now.

Exit big four as a manager to industry as a senior accountant. The company itself is in a niche market with a lot of potential. Is it a bad move for my career?

Anyone work in SEC reporting? What’s it like as an exit from advisory?

Looking for a bit of insight/advice. I am currently a Senior Auditor making 88k in the DFW area. My firm is a small firm and besides hating the work I don’t have any cons with the actual firm/boss I w… more

I made an average $300 a day sports betting for the last month, is this a sign to create a business for YouTube content?

Hello all! I recently left public accounting after 1.5 years and started an accounting role at a midsized health insurance company ($60k-$65k) that I absolutely loved for the last month. I recently r… more

How long is it taking people to get call backs after submitting applications?

Considering getting out public. Canada, SM in public with 12 years of experience in assurance. Currently at $125k. What is the exit comp I should be looking at given this market?

One manager made me come to this group..

Considering getting out of public and into an Assistant Controller role. Medium size company. HCOL. What salary should I be asking for? People who have made similar switches, how was your experience?