Accounting Exit Opportunities

Linked In has the “open to work” option. Has anyone listed “open to work” on their page? Is that a good choice or not? Thanks in advanced for responses

What is deloittes parental leave and when does it become effective for new employees?

Anyone made the jump from Big 4 Audit to IB and/or know the best strategy?

I have read some say i) MBA whilst others have said ii) B4 > FDD > IB

I am an associate/year 1 at B4 on ICAEW ACA stream … more

Hi all, I am interested to learn about audit senior associates who moved to financial reporting manager/ finance manager or financial controlling roles. How did you position your background and audit … more

Have 6 months experience in AWM tax at b4. Do not like the work tried to internally switch to audit for a rotation but dont think it will work soon. Any ideas what my exit opportunities are like outsi… more

Anyone here interested in a Compliance Manager role? 100% remote (US only). Must have at least 3 years of large firm tax experience or New Market Tax Credit experience. Strong benefits. Salary $80-100… more

What would be the equivalent of 4 YOE in industry? I feel like staff accountant is below while controller is above my level. How do you make that judgement because sometimes the job descriptions don’t… more

Currently at B4 in tax, looking for more opportunity. Is investment accounting a dead end or is there growth there?

Hi,

I am into Risk Consulting for the last 5 years and moved to North America last year only.

The kind of work I used to do back in south asia was quite different and involved data analysis and actual ground level improvements… more

S3 in AWM audit with 5 YOE looking to quit before busy season. What are some exit opps outside of accounting? Is an exit to FP&A or finance realistic?

Hi! I don’t want to work doing GL accounting anymore. I’ve tried PA — wasn’t a good fit, so now I’m feeling kinda stuck. I’m starting to look at other jobs and I was wondering —am I the only one feeli… more

(Where can I find) Best wlb for internal audit or risk management positions?

Hi All - I work at a hedge fund in NYC and our accounting team has grown in size. I have completed 3 busy seasons but have not been promoted yet despite more members joining the team. How do I have a … more

Those who worked with asset management/financial services tax in public accounting and exited to industry, what role do you have now? I’m trying to get out of PA and seems like all industry roles want… more

Does anyone have experience with leaving PA 3-5 years in to pursue an MBA? Any advice? What was your experiences?

Could be a mid age crisis but I hate my job. Multiple big 4, background on corporate tax compliance and provision (~7 years experience) after years of working long hours pivoted into tax consulting/pr… more

How is it possible to transit from accounting to PR? Does it have to go thru school process? Or start somewhere w inter? I’m rambling btw so I’m asking here

What’s a reason to move from a private to public company?

Was in big four and exited to fund admin. There are few folks in this company came from EY and seemed to like it, but the job is boring and not really using any accounting knowledge. Is this a bad de… more

Currently making $80k base remote, I got offered a job for $95k base but is hybrid. Any thoughts on if the extra money is worth it?

What are some exit opps people have seen from Tech Risk consulting? S3 in the Bay Area.

Is it better to be focused on a specific aspect such as Revenue, or better to be focused on a bit of everything in the long term?

3 years experience in PA, I need guidance on where to go next, I was good in uni but in practice I’m too dumb for PA. I make a lot of mistakes, I have a slow processing speed, no team wants to work wi… more

Laid off and I’m on a visa. I’m thinking of moving back to the UK because the US job market looks bleak. How’s the London job market compared to the US?

SOX Consulting to Investor Relations or FP&A a good move? Can't see myself doing SOX the rest of my life

Supposedly position eliminated. Offered 3 month severance packet. Should I request more? If so what?

I’m currently interviewing with a company and it’s been going well so far. If they decide to extend an offer, what should I generally expect for the background/reference check? I’ve worked at the same… more

How difficult is it to exit drop tax manager (public) to accounting manager (industry) at a non F500? Has anyone seen such a thing happen before?

Is it possible to get an industry opportunity with five years of experience and no cpa? I feel like fund accounting is my only option and i don’t know if there’s opportunity for growth there.

Anyone work at Bain? Thoughts? Seems like a company that actually cares (unlike B4)

Between a lateral senior position to financial reporting or a downgrade to an associate level in technical accounting, which is a better career path if both have similar compensation levels and are both in the sa… more

Deciding between two offers:
1. Local city government (Senior Accountant) - Hourly but annualized to around $98k. 5 days in person during 6 month probationary period then option to telework 2 days a week. Great benefit… more

Are companies still providing sign on bonuses? Or is that just now rolled into your TC?

Got an offer from Sigfried, if I join the total package (inclusive of bonus) would get me 40% income increase.

As a second year staff, would it be advisable to jump or stay in public for a couple more… more

Hi All - I’ve been working in industry for a bit and the work is not what I had hoped. I really enjoyed my work in public but just couldn’t do the hours due to health issues. Any advice on best ways t… more

What job has good WLB (40 hour week) and pays well? Does it exist?

The September surge is not surging 🥲

Why do all tax exit ops seem to only be for tax provision people? I do flow through entities and real estate. Am I stuck in public forever?