Accounting Exit Opportunities

When do you think the job market will flip back to actually hiring? Thoughts on how AI will impact those in our field? Been looking to exit to industry for a compliance sr. manager/manager equivalent … more

Considering a financial reporting role at Prudential. Any insights on culture, growth opportunities, and WLB?

Where is the middle ground between being totally burnt out at work and being bored to death? I feel absolutely overworked every single day right now and I hate it. I was supposed to have today off, bu… more

I know I'm not the only one. Looking for an in-house role where I have a work-life balance and where I don't have to deal with a fear-based culture. Who's with me?

A former colleague of mine moved into solutions consulting and says she makes more in commissions than she ever did in audit. She basically just demos accounting software to CFOs and explains the tech… more

I finally put in my two weeks' notice yesterday, and my firm immediately offered me a $20k raise. It’s tempting because it solves the immediate money issue, but it doesn't change the fact that… more

Should you apply for a job with the company directly or with recruiters?

Am I screwed?
Still in public accounting and I can't stand it anymore. I've been trying to get an in-house position for months now and no luck. There are some things I actually don't mind about accounting - … more

I quit my job three months ago without anything lined up because I was genuinely concerned I was going to have a breakdown. Now that I’m refreshed and starting to interview again, I can feel the recru… more

Has anyone successfully made the move to an FP&A role out of public accounting/auditing? I have some small scale FP&A experience and would love to get back into finance. Public accounting can … more

I’m interviewing at a Series B startup, and the hiring manager keeps emphasizing how they wear many hats. In my experience, that’s usually code for we have no processes and you’ll be doing the work of… more

I got my bonus, and while the number looks great in my savings account I don’t feel great about it. My friends in marketing are making slightly less but actually have time to go to the gym and see the… more

I just finished my third consecutive 80-hour week in audit, and I think I finally hit my limit when I started crying over a missing receipt for $4.00. I’ve been told it gets better at Manager, but loo… more

I’ve sent out 40 applications for Remote Controller roles and haven't received a single human response, only automated rejections. I have a decade of experience and a clean track record, so I’m st… more

I’m one year away from a potential Director promotion, but I honestly don't know if I want the responsibility that comes with it. The higher I climb, the less I actually do accounting and the more… more

I’ve spent the last five years becoming a niche specialist in partnership tax, and now I feel like I’ve accidentally pigeonholed myself into a corne. I want to pivot into a broader FP&A role, but … more

I used to dream of making partner. I chased the promotions, worked the hours, played the game. But lately, I can’t even fake caring about that path. It feels impossible to imagine investing another de… more

Anyone here ever quit without having the next thing lined up? I’ve always thought that was reckless, but lately I fantasize about walking out and just breathing again. I’ve got some savings, no depend… more

What’s the smallest thing that helped you get unstuck? I’ve been stuck in the same position for years now and I’m just frustrated and drained. I know I need to move on, but trying to fix my entire lif… more

How do you keep going when you’re tired and stuck? I’m actively job hunting and trying to pivot out of accounting, but the rejections and the silence are really starting to get to me. I feel like I’m … more

I’ve had a few interviews lately where I felt like things went well with good conversation, strong rapport, they even hinted at next steps. Then… nothing. No feedback, no rejection, no follow-up. It’s… more

Has anyone here used a career coach to figure out their next step? I don’t mean therapy, and I’m not looking for someone to just tweak my resume. I’m talking someone to help me step back, assess my sk… more

Which is better to work for - direct fund, fund admin or advisory? Trying to figure out my next steps after big 4 audit

I feel like I’m good at a lot of things, but not the best at any one thing. I can manage a close, clean up a process, build a decent model, communicate with execs, and even do a little project managem… more

How do you get over the fear that you’re about to walk away from job security for something that might not work out? I’m staring down a career pivot and I can’t stop spinning out. I keep thinking abou… more

Thinking about taking a contract gig instead of jumping straight into another full-time role. I’m burnt out, not totally sure what I want next, and the idea of being “permanent” anywhere right now mak… more

I got feedback recently that I’m “too intense” for a non-accounting role. Apparently I come off as too direct, too detail-focused, too… in charge? I always thought those were strengths in public. Now … more

Experienced in tax at PwC and getting recruiter interest for a role at Thomson Reuters. Has anyone made the leap from B4 to TR and can comment on the move?

Do you ever feel like the longer you stay in accounting, the harder it is to imagine anything else? I used to think I’d stay a couple years, learn the ropes, and move on. Now it’s been six years, and … more

Anyone here pivot as a tax manager to a senior finance analyst role? If so, how did you do it and do you have recommendations or advice for how to apply to these jobs? (Cross posting for more visibili… more

Everyone talks about networking like it’s the golden ticket, but no one tells you what to actually say. I know I want to pivot out of accounting, but I’m not ready to apply yet and reaching out feels … more

When I left public accounting, I didn’t even know who I was outside of work. The hours had consumed me, and I felt like a spreadsheet with a caffeine habit. The first time I slept in on a Monday or we… more

Ever feel like accounting gave you structure, but stole your imagination? I’m trying to picture new paths for myself and drawing a blank.

My calendar finally cleared up after year-end and now the silence feels… uncomfortable. I used to complain about being too busy. Now I’m wondering if I just don’t know how to function without being ov… more

I’m trying to stay open-minded about what’s next, but every job posting just feels like a slightly different flavor of corporate grind. “Dynamic team environment,” “fast-paced,” “entrepreneurial minds… more

Trying to pivot into strategy roles and I keep getting told I don’t have the right background. Meanwhile, I’ve led audits for $500M companies, managed teams, cleaned up absolute chaos, and helped clie… more

Do you ever look at your own resume and think this doesn’t even sound like me anymore? I’ve got all the right bullets, but none of it reflects who I actually want to be. How do you write your story wh… more

Has anyone been happy going from Big4 audit into SEC reporting role? Seems like a good move but I don’t want it to be too much of still dealing with the auditors