Accounting Exit Opportunities

I’m a senior associate at a mid-sized firm, but I don’t see myself making manager because I don’t want to live and breathe public accounting forever. What are some exit options that won’t make me feel… more

Anyone looking to leave public accounting for a industry accounting manager/assistant controller role? Preferably located in Dallas/CST zone?

What are some good opportunities to transition to after completing your career in public accounting?

I have 4 yrs of audit experience and have my CPA license. Up for manager promotion this year but I’ve lost motivation to stay in PA. Wondering if I should stick around until manager promo. Are opportu… more

I’m an M2 and was wondering if I should stick it out till SM promo. Can anyone give me what typical salary of a SM 1 is in Digital risk EY in MCOL (ex: Chicago, Austin)? I have a recruiter that reache… more

I got an offer from industry company with only 10% no sign on bonus. Should I leave? The good side is that I don’t have to deal with busy season. The down side is that salary is not too high and their… more

10 years experience in tax. Mixed experience in both mid sized firm and big 4. Top performer in big 4 but in alternative investment management tax. Now in a top 20 firm doing private client tax. Wha… more

Hi all! Independent recuiter here and have quite a few accounting positions in Canada. Reach out for more details!

Currently S2 in FSO FAAS. Should I take a 20% pay bump to go into a SFA in a credit rating agency? Anybody familiar with the industry? What are potential exit opps down the line?

Got a new job in BDO in tax as an experienced staff. I would like to know in 3 years or so if I become an experienced senior can I transition easily to b4 as a tax manager

Whats your experience been like working as a FR manager at a company trying to IPO? Good or bad?

I'm updating my resume, and debating whether to include the year I graduated (it’s been over a decade.) Do you think leaving it off raises any red flags for employers or do they not really notice?

Looking to leave public? My company is hiring for remote staff accountant and senior accountant positions. DM me for more info!

How do you figure out where you want to go after b4? I’ve been out of school working for the same b4 for nearly 10 years now. I have progressed up the levels relatively quickly and am generally a high… more

I'm at the point where I am looking to go into industry but have a few commitments my firm until April. I then have a 2 week trip in May. I am looking for in-person roles and found a company I loo… more

Does anyone know if any of the audit firms are still hiring gig accountants for the season?

Best exit opps as a third year audit manager to be promoted to SM this year? Just want some of my life back.
WLB is a must.
Any feedback is appreciated.

How do I make the jump to CFO? Is it better to leave my firm to try to move up in my career or is it better to grind in one spot and hope I get to the top?

A recruiter got me an interview. In the interview the interviewer said to reach out to them with any questions... am I allowed to or do I have to go via recruiter

Has anyone moved from the corporate side of things to a non-profit? Did you find the pay cut worth it because the work was more rewarding? Or am I just idealizing what I think it would be like workin… more

What roles should I target for working 40 hours per week or (ideally) less. Income isn’t the top priority, $60K is fine. Have CPA and audit experience.

I’m thinking internal audit and nonprofit/univers… more

What is the best exit plan for someone working as a tax accountant at EY?

Whats better for career trajectory outside of public accounting? IA or accounting advisory (e.g. cfgi, crosscountry consulting)

How quickly do you expect to hear back from a job interview (incl. considering the holidays)? IMO, I’ve always heard back very quickly when I got a job offer versus weeks when I didn’t.

I’m contemplating a career move to FP&A or management accounting. Currently in an IT Audit/SOX/ICFR role planning to be promoted to mgr in the next 1-1.5 yrs. I have a degree in accounting and MIS… more

Question: I’m going from one public firm to another, I start the end of January. Yeah I know, bad timing but it is what it is. Do we think my current firm will keep me on these next 2 weeks, or let me… more

Please clarify-
Blackstone - associate to analyst: is this an accounting position or a back to middle office position?
I assume it is more of an investor relations with some exposure to the deals team as an over glorifie… more

Is the job market still bad? Is go, when it will get better to jump from accounting to finance?

First year in tax at a top 10 firm. Moving to a different city in the summer where my firm is not located, and am thinking of joining B4. I do not really like tax but also do not hate it, and have hea… more

WWYD- Take a fully remote role for 140K or stay in a 5 day in office role for 200K TC? It’s so much money but I’m miserable. Both jobs are 45-55 hr weeks

I’m surprised there isn’t more discussion in current politics about the scale at which businesses are offshoring work. Especially while simultaneously conducting mass layoffs. Curious on thoughts abou… more

I’m looking to take a new job. I really want to reach out to the person who was working at the company in the position I am taking over. Is it a bad idea to reach out to them to get an idea of what it… more

Have any of you broken into consulting/advisory roles from Tax without an MBA? I hate tax and just want out to consulting or finance but idk how to do this

I’m about to resign without anything lined up (I have to serve a 6 weeks notice) because my company’s culture is toxic af and it’s been affecting my physical and mental health. Should I tell the firm … more

Anyone have any insight on the accounting advisory group at CFGI?

(All of the conversations I see on CFGI are from over a year ago)