Accounting Exit Opportunities

Have an opportunity to interview for chief of staff position for 2 partners of a PE fund… thoughts on if I will become their b*tch or will I still have a life?

How is the learning curve from PA to industry?

Any Clifton Larsen recruiter in here who can help me to find a position to apply? I have a 1.5 years of experience working in a mid-tier PA.

One of the things i like about working at the big 4 is the pto. Plus the 1 week long holiday shut downs during christmas and 4th of july. For those that switched to private from public, how hard is i… more

What kind of jobs are people transitioning to from public? I have 5 YOE, CPA in process. I want to move to private for the WLB but the pay discrepancy between public and private is too large, private … more

How common is it to jump from piblic accounting senior associate in audit to a manager in private? I don't feel like audit has taught me how to prepare financial statements, but that's what I … more

What private industry roles are good to leave to after 3 years of PA (1 as a senior associste)?

Can anyone provide insight on Marcum? I have been working in the big 4 for almost four years and have consistently been a high performer in my current role. The position with Marcum is the same title … more

Which public accounting firm has relatively better WLB? I’ve worked both at ey and PwC and find their WLB sucks.

Hi I have 3 years in pa tax I’m not happy with my current job too many ppl are leaving and I am getting put on too many clients that doesn’t align with my career. I have decided to try finding a bette… more

Good offer or no? Could exit public accounting as an audit senior associate with one year of experience to an accounting manager role, 100% remote, 105K base + 10-15% annual bonus, 40 hours per week with maybe so… more

I can’t quit during busy because there’s no time to interview. I don’t want to quit outside of busy season because I get to coast and am burnt out from working so hard. So, do I just do public account… more

Any suggestions for CPE courses/subscription please? Recently moved out of PwC to a private company that is willing to reimburse.

Is a jump from S1 Audit to a Senior Consulting Position for a 18% raise decent (MCOL)? Don’t feel like pivoting to industry yet. Want to stay in a client facing role until Manager — just don’t think I… more

Has anybody pivoted from accounting to a Business Analyst position? Been casually looking at potential jobs that can utilize an accounting background. Open for input regarding that type of position or… more

How much PTO time per year is good? This will be my first time changing jobs since college.

Apparently, there are public accounting companies that offer work-life balance (no more than 45 hours per week and 36 hours during non-busy season as defined in your contract). Sounds pretty good. Wou… more

Hi Everyone,

I am looking to bring on someone interested in transitioning to the portfolio company consulting world with Big 4 audit experience.

You will be taught the consulting skills but would need some knowled… more

Has anyone seen controller roles work well in valuation consulting? Wondering how that would play out.

Is it common for folks in controllership to move to more technical / SEC reporting roles within the same company?

Any IA or SOX Manager with Insurance experience interested in working with a TOP 25 firm . Please reach out . Thank you !

Does anyone have experience going into freelance small business accounting/bookkeeping with past experience only in a completely different type of accounting?

A lot of people seem to hate the idea of a GL accounting role - is it really that boring? I have a great offer with a company in an industry I’m trying to get I to, and also the routine of it sounds n… more

I've gotten some poor reviews lately, and it was mentioned that I may be put on a PIP. My immediate reaction is to start interviewing and look for another job. My question is, is it better to leav… more

For those in industry - does your company need more days to close a quarter vs month? Curious how month-end compares to quarter end

Is it wise to leave from public accounting audit to internal audit? Just want an easy job that pays well and doesn't require many hours.

If you know you're about to be placed on PIP, you should try to quit before busy season, right?

Thinking of making the switch from Public Accounting Audit to FP&A? Thoughts? Has anyone done this?

Would going into real estate portfolio management be pigeon holing myself into a niche industry? I'm debating about staying in FDD or going into real estate portfolio management but I'm scared that I woul… more

I have 6 years of B4 experience inside and outside US, and I am looking for new job opportunities with GC sponsorship. Can anyone refer me or share a lead? Thank you!

Is my only exit opportunity to go back to college and chose a different degree? - Tax Manager at “Top 10” with primarily passthrough/1040 experience. All industry roles in my city want ASC 740.

Does internal audit or accounting manager/assistant controller have better work life balance? And which pays better?

Is it hard to switch from auditing into an accounting role? I feel like I forgot how to do the basics/actually prepare financial statements like I learned in school 😭

I current have a BS with a major in accounting. I’ve worked as a staff accountant for a couple years and have previous experience as an intern and clerk. I’ve also worked at my local hospital in different entry-l… more

Applied to tiktok, it still says resume screening. The anticipation is killing me. Does anyone know how long it takes tiktok recruiter to review applications?

Has anyone worked in accounting at a family owned business? Intrigued by a role but don’t know what to expect (400-500 employees)

I’m in a financial reporting manager position but as an auditor didn’t have much experience with actually reading and applying guidance. Any suggestions on how I can get better at that so I can be suc… more

3rd year audit manager here. This year has been brutal for me. Seems like busy season never ends.

This question might seem naive but are there plenty of jobs in industry which pay more and have better hours? (pr… more

Lately I’ve been wondering if I put all my eggs in the wrong basket…. Bachelors in accounting, Masters in accounting, CPA license. Now two years into my career, most days I view my job as tolerable at… more