Accounting Exit Opportunities

Corporate accounting or FP&A and why?

I am talking to a company that has a senior accountant role and a financial analyst role. I’ve spent the past 3 years in audit so I know what the responsibilities for the senior accountant will be. Ca… more

I’m leaving audit as an S1, both my exit opportunities are smaller of course. One is a large regional accounting firm, the other is a smaller local accounting firm. I feel some fear downgrading in siz… more

Looking for some advice on transitioning out of public accounting. What manager level opportunities are out there that don’t involve technical accounting? It just drains my soul. Would love to hear pe… more

Has anyone ever transitioned from audit to hedge fund or private equity in an accounting role? I’m thinking private equity controller, but looking for some advice on how to land this type of role

Should I move from SEC Reporting to FP&A? I am currently a senior analyst in my team. I really like my job but the pressure of passing CPA is getting to me. I recently failed FAR (first time) and … more

Where do I go to search for government accounting jobs in NY?

Currently a controller at a startup, but I feel so bored. I have someone below me doing AR/AP so then I feel like there’s not much left for me to do. I cleaned up the books to get them audit ready, and now everything i… more

A recruiter reached out recently about a role in an advisory firm, and I think it sounds interesting. I’m currently in audit and have been looking for a change. Anyone exit from audit to advisory? Wha… more

I’m currently interviewing and have 2 interviews lined up with the same company. One is related to stress management and the other is technical and management skills as told to me by the recruiter. Is… more

How is the pay at Alvarez and Marsal CFO services?

I’ve been offered a Senior SEC Reporting Analyst position at a large energy manufacturing company. Base of $95K, 8% bonus, 401k match. Currently in PA making $93K as an S1 but will probably be around … more

Hi All, im looking at jobs in industry and there’s one a recruiter sent my way thats for Sr tax accountant at a hedge fund, pays 120k for senior accountant plus signing bonus, 2-3 days in office, but … more

Offered a financial analyst, R&D position at public biopharma -
100K base, $40K RSUs vesting 1/3 annually, 12.5% bonus. Currently in PA auditing as a rising S2 making $92.5K. Thoughts? Boston/HCOL.

Looking for a quick recap of the town hall. Can someone provide?

I’m in PWC’s AWM tax group. I have a wide variety of other experience including partnership and non profit accounting. What are some exits I could explore outside of tax/accounting. Something preferab… more

Anyone boomeranged back to big 4 at a senior manager level? I left as a manager and have an option to go back. If someone jumped back - did you get comparable all in compensation? Do boomerangs have a… more

Anyone go from audit to financial planning/wealth management types of roles? I think I realized I’m more interested in helping individuals and personal finance than I am corporate finance/accounting. … more

I’ve worked as an Auditor in Big4 for 1 year and realized that I am far more interested in finance than accounting. What are the steps I have to take if I want to be hired as an FP&A Analyst or In… more

Has anyone had any luck applying to positions that’s are “hybrid” and out of state and being able to join fully remote?

I'm a CPA finance professional who has always worked in highly regulated industries. Never worked in PA. In my mid 30s.

Am I crazy for wanting to try PA? I'm so tired of the same shit in indust… more

I’m planning to quick public accounting and looking to transition to industry. I would like to know what should I study? And what kind of interview questions are asked.

FDD senior in MCOL making late 90k. Got a job offer at 110k as a corp dev analyst. 10+% bonus and only 15 days PTO. Should I make a switch?!

Am I tripping or is this weird?

I’m quitting my job (been there 1 year) b/c I’m relocating b/c my spouse got a job in a different country.

Honestly there’s a lot of tension in this job and I’ve felt unsupported i… more

anyone wanting out of PA and wants a referral for remote senior internal audit position at a public company in the pet industry reach out. Good comp, super flexible schedule.

What do we know about Aduro advisors fund admin actually has solid Glassdoor reviews

Quick run down, Family Office vs P.E, salary and career outlook and barriers to entry??? Start career at big4

For people who have had background checks by Hire Right, Do you know if they can find jobs that you don't have listed on your background check? I plan to list my current employer, but I also do co… more

How do y’all deal with career comparison with your colleagues? I left B4 a few years ago and still compare myself to folks who stayed, and wonder if I’m on the best track as them

What advice would you have for an associate in audit to move to management consulting. Should I still get my cpa? Do I have to get my MBA?

I'm in a mid tier but I'd like to move to big 4 consu… more

Hi everyone, What is a reasonable salary range to ask for an assistant controller or controller in NYC after exiting Audit but also have 2 years prior experience in banking.

What's a reasonable pay bump % from PA to industry these days? I'm in LCOL/MCOL and I heard from a local recruiter recently that my rate is past the market rate and I will be better off lookin… more

Thinking about exit opportunities… 5Y of Valuation experience at B4, 2.5Y of FDD experience (at another B4 abroad) and a summer internship in a boutique IB. Trying to think how realistic corporate dev… more

I have 1 yr of FDD experience and have an interview tomorrow for a business development analyst role. They wanted a CPA and at least 1 yr of TAS experience. The JD has acquisition support and business… more

Hard to believe that the federal government only pays 57k for 4 years of experience.

Why would you want to stay at a senior accountant role?

What makes FP&A better than accounting? Some roles I’ve seen out there just seem to be glorified accountants

When meeting with recruiters to discuss new opportunities, I have my CPA and a decent looking linkdein so when I put “open to new Opp’s” was a flood gate of random recruiters wanting to have a 1:1.

Wha… more