Accounting Exit Opportunities

How to become a financial advisor?

Just saw a note pad of my manager’s notes via screen share and it said “concerns: to not favor *insert my name*”, any ideas if I should be looking for a new job? Top performer here and strange to me t… more

Things/experiences/skills to highlight from big4 audit in job interviews

Which would you choose? FBI forensic accountant or private real estate investment firm accountant? Industry pays more in the long run and has more growth opportunities but federal government has guara… more

Are there remote jobs for 40 hours a week? Can you get an FWA at hire? Individual, Trust, S and Partnerships.

I got a job offer in FP&A and it’s a 30% pay bump from what I earn at the moment. Only downside is I’ll be going from M1to associate. Thoughts? Ultimately FP&A is better than audit and I reall… more

If anyone is interested in making a switch to middle market, happy to answer some of your questions about our firm and provide a referral. Non tax or audit position also available, such as erp consu… more

Do most companies ask when you can start? Leaving my position soon and want to take some time off. Is it possible to start later than 2 weeks after being notified of a position?

Has anyone here left Big 4 (audit) right before busy season? Would like to hear your experience and if this is majorly burning bridges. I’m so unbelievably burnt out and was trying to stick it out for… more

What are some industry positions for someone trying to transitioning from ERP implementation consulting work?

First DHG, now HPG has been bought. Seems like this is happening more and more.

I’ve been trying to switch to another service line for the past year (particularly deals). I had no luck. Just recently obtained Manager at a mid size firm (also have 5 years of overall experience in … more

Comparing same roles, does Big4 Accounting Advisory pay more, same, or less than Boutique Accounting Advisory firms (on average)? Any anecdotal experiences would be greatly appreciated.

I'm currently a Financial Consulting Director at a large top 10 CPA firm (technical accounting advisory, SEC reporting, IPO readiness etc). I don't want to be a partner, I don't even like accounting t… more

Anyone leave tax for financial accounting roles? 95% of tax roles are just more public accounting. I’m at manager level though, so it might be too late…

Company was recently acquired by a PE firm and now they announced some restructuring that’s leading to some people being lost in the shuffle and their jobs ending. Sadly, I am one of those but also I … more

Anyone here work at Siegfried Group? What does the total compensation look like in HCOL/VHCOL?

Anyone here switch to restructuring and turnaround? How do you like it compared to assurance/tax?

What kind of tasks lead to working overtime in FP&A? I would've thought they're not involved in closing the books and balancing things, but everyone seems to say they have to OT often too.

Audit is for the birds. I want to do Cost, FP&A, or Business Intelligence.

I had 2 years of AML and 2 years of Pricing Analysis experience before getting my degree and joining B4 Audit. I'm ju… more

Weird contrast between recruiter and recruitee (in my head)…

My mindset has been to use the interview process to get a feel for the company/role. Most of the time (especially 1st/2nd round) I am prompted to explain why I woul… more

Is it better to work for federal government (forensic accounting, starting at 107K, guaranteed 37 hour work week all year, all the federal employee benefits, in-person) or private industry (115K base + 10% annual… more

Anyone knows of reliable places to get your resume reviewed? Not landing any interviews for FP&A / financial / business analyst roles despite being an audit senior with SQL and Power BI skills. I&… more

Been in tax w/ a little AP/Payroll (PA mid size firm) for 6 years, about to go 7 if I stick it out for another season... Honestly though I'm tired of this. Not sure where to turn for industry thou… more

What can you all tell me about the Alliance Group?

VP Internal Audit offer at Goldman Sachs (currently manager 1 at big 4). I would go from 130K to 170K, would you take it?

Anyone doing internal audit for manufacturing company? How is the work and hours?

Would you take a VP-IA role at goldman sachs for a 30K salary increase? Audit manager at big4? Internal audit Ive heard is horrible but its Goldman…

Anyone get the itch to jump to an operations role? I’m getting a bit tired of the financial reporting life. I want to do something I’m proud of. Something I can own, be creative, and improve. Does FP&… more

How can someone who worked in financial services auditS at Big 4 move to internal audit? Worked primarily on hedge funds and PE. Are they relevant to one another?

Please someone just get me outa internal audit

i just graduated in may w a bs in finance & i was able to land a job in r&d tax that paid way more than any other offers i received. so far i like the job, but im nervous that i may have speci… more

Currently a manager of SEC reporting for a company with $3b in revenues. Is it unreasonable to seek out SM/director level roles in a next move? I am responsible for all 10q/k findings, all controls, a… more

Please help me to know if I should accept this job offer.

The role is senior associate in a real estate investment firm that specializes in multi-family equity, net lease equity, and real estate priva… more