Accounting Exit Opportunities

Is 145 for a Tax Advisory Manager role (M1) a good base salary? Moving from specialty tax S2. Smaller boutique firm that only does tax advisory.

Does anybody know if contract work is worth it for accountants or should I do full-time for the rest of my life?

I landed a few months ago and things are going great. I have never had to track hours in my first 10 years of my career and am honestly not a fan.

Does anyone else feel this way/end up making a move b… more

What would open the most doors opportunity wise if leaving B4 Audit... Manager at a lower mid-level PE firm or as a Senior FP&A analyst at a media company?

I’m finally making the move to leave my current accounting firm, which has been a pretty toxic environment for me. I’ve got an exit interview coming up, and I’m conflicted about how honest to be. Part… more

Im not very well versed in exit opportunities so asking here for help. Looking to exit out of tax. Anything that has a better wlb with a similar pay or even a small pay cut. I heard tax doesnt have ma… more

I just crossed a year in fdd and i was using search function for exit opps and it seems like the opportunities are not very plenty. Is there anyone who had a successful exit from fdd with either a bet… more

What to expect for a senior FP&A interview? Coming from audit, but do have experience in financial modeling.

Okay. So I got an offer letter pending a background check. Do I wait for the check to be done or just go ahead and give my notice? I should pass just fine. Also, feel free to give me resources on a go… more

EY financial services (FSO) audit practice is hiring experienced seniors and managers. Please DM for referral. Quick, streamlined interview process to place & pay qualified candidates quickly!

Grea… more

What questions should I expect during exit to industry as senior accountant? Esp technical ones.

As an S2 in FAAS, are all my fp&a exits going to involve a pay cut? I can’t seem to find any decent openings in NYC/NJ.

Has anyone worked a temp fund accountant role ? How was your experience ? I’m surprised that now recruiters are suggesting for temporary roles instead of permanent roles but this job market is in favo… more

Does it make sense to go from S3 at Big 4 audit to a Corporate accounting position, if my goal is to move into FP&A? Talked to a recruiter and was told that getting corporate industry experience a… more

Why does Internal Audit get so high paid?

I’m in the interview process for a finance and strategy position at Netflix. Does anyone with experience working at Netflix and or in that department have some insights to share?

I would like to transition from B4 audit to a FP&A role. Has anyone else found this transition rewarding? Please give thoughts. Also, if anyone can refer me, that'd be great!!

Been pondering a shift to a government role for better job security and benefits. What should I be aware of before making this leap? Any unexpected surprises or tips?

M1 considering leaving to become CFO of a boutique law firm (10~ employees). Comp is a 40% bump from base. Has anyone else pursued anything similar? Want to ensure I'm considering any potential do… more

Anyone go from Deloitte audit to SS&C? Any feedback or stories you have heard of from anyone else that made the mice?

Can anyone give me tips on putting in two weeks? I’m going to put my two weeks and I am Afraid my team will be mad as we have deadlines approaching next month but I can’t do it anymore

Can someone tell me the pros and cons of transaction advisory?

With AI and automation on the rise, I’m getting concerned about job security. Reports suggest that up to 40% of accounting tasks might be automated in the next decade. It’s making me consider a career change befo… more

Got let go from my position last Thursday, now I'm back in the tough job market pool, trying to figure out how I'm gonna keep myself afloat...hopefully something comes up soon

Are Big4 and other PA firms hiring senior auditors ?

I’m eyeing a shift to non-profit fundraising, drawn by the desire to make a real impact. With years of budgeting and financial forecasting under my belt, I believe I can bring a lot to the table. But … more

Lately, work’s been a slew of tough choices, making me rethink my path. Last week, I had to choose between ethical integrity and job security—choosing integrity felt right but risky. When did you real… more

Would anyone want to refer me to a position at CBIZ? There’s a couple really interesting job postings that I have found. Would also be interested in any other lines of service outside of audit.
Curren… more

M2 in big four leaves for FR manager in Fortune 500 companies. Fair?

I am a staff 2 auditor at EY and would love to pivot to consulting or being a financial analyst. Everywhere I look to apply wants prior experience in those fields. Does anyone know of places to work t… more

Is a test necessary for a new role to ensure that you’re capable of what is going to be thrown at you? Or is an interview discussing how processes work + debits and credits enough?

I just searched the opportunities for tax and it’s not looking good. Other than the IRS or government which has a decent pay and a great work live balance, are there other opportunities as a tax assoc… more

Anyone recruiting for remote / hybrid roles in Accounting / Finance?

Audit Manager in a small market. I recently realized Accenture has an office here. What type of roles does Accenture have that fit an Auditor with 7 years exp and CPA? Most of my exp is NFP, but I'… more

Hello people. What’s the pay range for an IT audit manager in the Bay Area (San Francisco/ South Bay)? I keep hearing 140K is the norm