Accounting Exit Opportunities

EY Assurance is looking for experienced auditors.

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Effectus group utilization rates & thoughts? Anyone know anything about the firm?

How much should Managers in accounting services make at small tier firms? MCOL

I’m currently an Audit manager in the UK for big4. I want to work abroad, potentially either somewhere in mainland Europe (France, Netherlands, Germany for example) or potentially further afield (Aus,… more

Considering an offer received to exit PA as an audit associate to a senior accountant role in a new industry that’s very big in my location. Would be a 59% pay bump and would be under the controller. … more

What type of role should I be targeting with 5 YOE? I have prior experience in audit, monthly reporting and accounting policy/technical accounting. Also have experience with managing staff

Best path to CFO?

Does anyone have a sense of what hedge fund tax manager positions at a fund are paying all in comp in NYC area generally speaking?

Looking to exit from a big4 Audit, SM in Canada. Considering options in a small boutique firm as a principal $200+ or a credit union as VP $180+. Both aren’t flashy, so kind of worried that I might be… more

2 opportunities. A) is my preference. $145k with $20k signing on. B) is $160k with $8k annual bonus.

First year comp is roughly equal, but the role at B is $23k ahead in future years, assuming no chan… more

I am looking to jump from PA to industry. Generally, are PE backed up companies not a good choice for WLB? Some of my audit clients are PE backed, and they seem fine. But of course I am just looking … more

I’m an S2 in FAAS. Why is it still so hard to find opportunities in FP&A?

Has anyone ever worked for or heard of William Marston consulting firm?

I’ve been invited to an Internal audit manager interview. Im currently an external audit manager and was wondering if anyone could share some tips and tricks for questions or areas to study I would ap… more

Looking for help picking between two roles.
1) Senior Technical Accountant for a Public company. $6+ Billion annual rev. $140k base,
$15k sign on.
2) Financial reporting senior for a $1 Billion in rev priv… more

Leaders in the field… help a youngster out please.

What would you tell an audit senior?

Stay until manager or to land a manager level position in financial reporting, controllership?

What would you recom… more

I have 2nd round of interview on Monday for revenue manager position on SaaS company (1st round was with internal recruiter). Should I expect technical questions about ASC 606? I have always been in a… more

I'm curious - what is the percentage increase people ask of recruiters? I generally ask for 15-20% and I'm finding that it's a bit high.

Is anyone else annoyed by how recruiters "own" you? I have worked with a few firms and it's happened to me multiple times that another recuiter from the same firm reached out with a job … more

I’m on the verge of being out of my job at my firm, which is not a development I could have seen coming, if I’m being honest. I am so lost on the first place I should be looking for new roles. I’m looking on Link… more

What are the common Big 4 exit opportunities as an Audit Managing Director? This includes both lateral PA and Industry.

Is it okay to quit before busy season starts or will I burn the bridge. I’m scheduled on multiple engagements during busy season and I know that the firm will not think twice before firing.

Considering starting a blog about personal finance using my accounting background. Has anyone had success in monetizing such a venture? What’s your advice for building an audience?

Anyone move from audit to CFO advisory /Fractional CFO? I like public but not sold on audit. Feel like CFO services would bring more value to clients and more fulfillment in my career.

Looking for advice on a potential opportunity. An old boss of mine wants me for a chief of staff role that has the potential of leading to a VP role. I recently started at a new public accounting firm… more

Any thoughts on hopping jobs every year with better pay + title promotion early in your career?

Has anyone gotten a JD or PhD after being an experienced CPA, and seen a significant increase in value and earnings because of it?

I want to start my own business, leveraging my background in accounting. Has anyone here done that? What industry did you dive into, and how did your accounting skills help?

In general, does Fund Tax accounting pay more than family office tax within the private equity industry? What are the growth opportunities in each? Asking as a tax manager in PA

I am a TAS/FDD senior associate at a mid-size firm and I can’t really take the horrible work-life balance anymore (currently averaging ~60 hours a week). I have about 2.5 years experience not includin… more

I’m curious about consulting opportunities post-accounting. Anyone here moved into consulting? What kind of roles should I be looking for, and what’s the work-life balance like?

I have a B4 exit opportunity that looks great on paper, but B4 colleague mentioned they have a toxic environment due to infighting. Company said they’ve addressed it by letting go some people and hiri… more

PLEASE HELP! I am currently an audit associate with 1.5 years big 4 experience and a year at a midsize firm before that. I want to become a financial advisor but I have no idea where to start. would I… more

I am looking to move from audit. For all technical accounting people here - I am wondering what’s the expectation for technical accounting role? Do they expect us to be very familiar/deep with accounting guidance… more