Accounting Exit Opportunities

A 3rd party recruiter reached out for a role. What is the point of using the 3rd party recruiter if you could apply directly to the position? Am I missing something?

Hello, audit professionals:

Im in SF office, however, clients are very small sized and we are understaffed. One big client of our office just got acquired and we will lose them to acquirer's audit… more

What can you do if you already accepted and signed the new job contact, but your current job has a even better counteroffer.

Any non-client serving folks here? Looking for a search firm/recruiter to work with for risk management roles outside the B4.

How do you quit without feeling guilty about it?

I am going to leave big 4 audit after 1.5 years, what are the most common exit ops around this timeframe?

I am not interested in pure accounting so I was thinking about financial analyst positions. Wo… more

How does one get into these contingent worker situations in public accounting? Seeing their bill rates makes me wonder how this is a situation that fully supports them knowing they have a lot of overh… more

Which day of the week is the best day to give in 2 weeks notice?

Would it be ok to reach out to potential references to get their approval before you actually apply for new jobs or is it better wait until your further along in the process?

What industry jobs are available for someone coming from tax in public accounting? I feel that the opportunities are much more limited compared to those with an audit background

Can you lie about your CPA progress when you interview for other jobs? “I’ve passed 1 exam” when you haven’t?

Has anyone been directly recruited by big four partner managing director? What was your experience? If you took the job are you glad you did ?

What are some common exits for a senior manager in accounting advisory? I know I don't want to be partner.

I spoke to a recruiter recently who said that leaving as a SM in Audit (only PA experience) makes it hard to find a job. Has this been your experience? Curious to know if it means to get out earlier a… more

I know lots of tech layoffs and KPMG with advisory. However, these folks still make more than your traditional tax compliance and audit folks , correct? I guess part of me is asking going tech and/or … more

Side gig ideas for senior auditor?

How common are hybrid/remote jobs. Recruiters are sending me industry jobs that are 4-1 in person. All the remote ones are public center of excellence jobs

What sort of jobs out there can give me consistent 3 day weekends? With the flexibility of working 4 10s, or just less than 40/wk but still good pay

Currently an experienced associate with 4 YOE in a mid tier firm MCOL. Got a lateral move offer at another mid tier firm as experienced associate with a 35% salary boost at HCOL.

Should I take the off… more

Is it superficial to want to work for a big name well-known company?

If I get offered 80k which is top of the salary range they listed, what can I negotiate for? Sign on bonus etc? And how much should I negotiate for?

I had a final round interview Tuesday. The recruiter called me after asking how it went and saying she would be in touch regarding next steps the next day. I sent a follow up email and haven’t heard a… more

What if you apply for multiple positions in one company and get rejected for one position, will you be still considered for other positions? Or will you get blocked for 6 months (or 1 year) for all ot… more

Any pros or cons for taking on a specifically revenue senior accountant role that’s involved with billing and revenue recognition compared to a senior corporate accounting role?

A recruiter called me on Tuesday morning asking how my interviews went (final round) and even asked about salary. I was then told I would get information on next steps Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday. … more

Is FP&A a stable job?

Hey I’m 3 year in tax trying to get out of pa any guide what kind of job should I look for next without taking a step back in my career?

I’m just unhappy with accounting those of you made the switch to data science how did you do it ?

What are the pros and cons for taking on a senior project accounting role compared to a regular corporate senior role?

Current: Big 4 accounting advisory (M&A and IPO related projects) staff 2 ~$96k. Expect promotion to senior this summer (hoping comp ~120k).

Offer: Large Bio tech senior financial analyst ~$130k. Job description mentions… more

Anyone have any opinions on switching from EY to Deloitte? My background is in Environmental Engineering and worked in the field for almost 8 years now. Currently working at EY as a consultant. Lookin… more

Is audit associate pay from 69k to an FP&A Analyst 85k a good jump with 2 years of experience? Or should I wait til I get promoted to senior and then jump for a senior analyst role

Any bright questions to ask a Tax Partner in a job interview?

Hi all, I ve quitted my job 2 times in the past 3 years, and they always work something so I can stay, I like the company I work for and like what I do, I gave them my resignation letter again on Frid… more

What do you say as your reason when you apply to another firm but doing a similar role if you’re switching mainly for pay?