Accounting Exit Opportunities

Tax Manager here - Looking to relocate out of CA. Looking for cooler weather and reduced taxes. Good schools. Things to do. And good pay vs cost of living.

My top 3 are Seattle, Salt Lake City, and Den… more

Anyone here that has career changed from audit to consulting? What was the experience like? I've got a couple years of both external and internal audit and have been thinking for a while now that … more

When do y’all give notice? There are a few milestones: officially accepting the offer, background check, reference check. At what point do you tell your current employer

Does anyone have any experience with Harvard Extension School Graduate Certificates? Are they worth it?

Does anyone else have difficulty getting interviews/offers via direct applying? Last time I was looking for a job, I ended up getting a few offers and only 1 was a company I applied for directly. The … more

How frowned is it to quit without a job lined up? I have been interviewing the past few months but these roles all seem to have poor WBL and messy processes. I really need to leave for the sake of my … more

Anyone work for or know anything about an investment company called Harbourvest partners? I’m about to start interviewing there.

I'm a CPA with 4 years of Big 4 experience in internal audit and ESG. I want to transition to a more sustainability/climate change related role and prefer to be out of consulting. What types of ex… more

What are some good exit opps for audit seniors in Singapore, pay and WLB-wise? Is jumping to FP&A or consulting a good idea?

Have an almost garuntee offer for assistant controller. I'm interested in the job because of the leadership skills i could gain, but am apprehensive about hours (9-6 in office 4 days). They stated… more

Anyone struggling to jump from audit to FP&A? I’ve applied to 100+ jobs but they’ve rejected or ignored me. I want to leave PA so bad before busy season, is FP&A still a realistic exit?

Looking to pivot from accounting to Machine learning/Ai/Data scientist role. Is my best bet to get my masters or do a boot camp?

If you accept an offer from another company, what can you say to politely decline when your current employer asks "is there anything we can do to make you stay?" or "we'll match you… more

Did anyone go to academic path of PhD after several years in PA? would experience at PA be helpful to apply PhD program?

Any CPAs out here that went on to get their JD and work on financial transactions? Tell me all your thoughts and feelings, please.

Exit opportunities for B4 audit in the UK?
What type of jump increase should I expect? Currently SA2 with £55k

What are exit opportunities for a B4 senior/manager in Financial Data Management Advisory?

Those who left FDD, what exit ops did you end up taking? Is there better wlb in newer opportunities? Not really sure what’s next for me or if I should just pivot into something completely new

Leaving as M1 at base 138k to take senior fund accountant for base 130k? Is that insane?

Fund accounting position. They are giving me verbal offer (with terms) expecting me to accept on the spot. Unless I accept there will be no written offer generated. Is this normal? Am I getting bamboo… more

At what point is it considered impossible to pivot out of tax? 2 years in and know I need to get out ASAP but not sure how much of an uphill battle it’ll be…

I have 4 YOE at a Big 4 (2 as staff & 2 as senior). Is it too soon to start applying for Tax Manager positions requiring 5+ YOE? Not sure if those experience ranges are generally required or merel… more

How do I email a previous interviewer for a role I didn’t get about the same type of role that has been reposted? This would be a hiring manager for the team itself, not the recruiter. I know many peo… more

Tired of your partners selling to PE or transitioning to a corporation to cash out and load the firm with debt. My firm which is committed to the partnership structure for future generations is expan… more

What is comp at blackstone? I understand it’s tough hours. But are we talking 200k all in for fund accounting? There base advertised is 95-115k for a fund accounting role. Bonus is really as high a… more

Can anyone recommend a resume writing service? I really don’t want to update mine but I need it done asap. If you know of a good service can you also provide the cost?

Is it true that if you don’t leave PA at the 5 year mark you become less desirable for roles?

What’s best way to study for CPA exam with NINJA?

It’s going industry worth it on the tax side? Seems there aren’t many industry jobs, but wondering in general if pay and WLB is any better?

Can anyone confirm that when you speak to a recruiter, it is standard practice to name the clients you worked on in PA?

Exit interview

Calling all NYC based accountants! We are building out our New York City audit practice. The practice focuses on investment funds and Real Estate clients. We are looking to hire at all levels. DM… more

I am a S4, my salary is 115, and got an offer from private for 120, does it make sense? The position is for an associate manager. They also offer equity 25k

Insights on insurance accounting in private industry? Pay, WLB, and career progression?

I've got two offers on the table right now. One is a senior role at a regional accounting firm that's building out its FDD service line, one is a finance role at a F100 company that involves moving from a LCOL area t… more

Nervous I’m about to be locked by golden handcuffs..

Just got a offer for 150k + 10% bonus with 3.5 YOE in MCOL.

I wanted to move and job hop again 2-3 years from now but current job postings I’m seeing for 5-6 Y… more

I only have SALT partnership tax compliance experience. Am I doomed? What’s out there for someone with my experience anyway?