Accounting Exit Opportunities

Audit manager hoping to get out of public accounting sooner rather than later (ideally before next busy season!). I'm exploring other fields and starting to upskill. For those who’ve moved into FP… more

How much stock should I receive or ask for if the company is valued at $1.5 billion and I’m offered $130k base salary?

Currently in FMCG internal audit (ex-Big 4 audit + tax (4 year)). The role gives great exposure across factories and corporate offices, and I’ve started leading portions of audits. Long term, I’m looking to pivot into FP&… more

Anyone hiring accountants for private equity or hedgefunds?

Genuinely curious what exit ops there are for staff in IT Audit. Wouldn’t mind being in IA for IT for a short period of time, but long term I’m looking for something more technical; ie working with pr… more

Senior associates in audit- what jobs did you apply for when going to industry from B4? Can you apply for assistant controller? Is it better to apply for senior fund accountant?

Are people laid off seen negatively during the hiring process?

Can people please share experience of large vs mid sized PE firms? Pros and cons?

Work opportunities with off season schedule? Background in audit. Left as Senior II
I opened my own tax practice last year and have about 200 clients now, but that's not enough to get me through the year… more

$110k remote or $130k hybrid 3 days in and 2 days out?

Has anyone tried to exit State tax into a more tech/ project manager role? If so, what did you do/ how did you do it? I want out of this compliance and accounting hell hole but don’t know how to do it… more

Can anyone share how KPMG’s deal advisory team is specifically on the accounting advisory side at the senior manager and director levels? Hours/WLB, remote vs in-office vs hybrid, pay, team/culture, o… more

Any advice will be appreciated. Transitioning out of Big 4. I have 2 offers- 1) mid-sized firm with $190k pay for an audit senior manager role or 2)technical accounting manager in tech company for $16… more

We’re looking for a senior financial analyst to help forecast opex on our team at Amazon. Open to folks with accounting background that want to pivot to finance. Based in either San Francisco or Seattle. … more

What are the best exit ops for an assurance manager? Pretty decent tax knowledge as well.

Better at organization and managing than execution.

Want decent benefits and better WLB

Is pwc laying off people?

Which companies are hiring??? Can someone refer me please? I’ve been searching for six plus months now, no luck

Hi, I’m a senior auditor. I have been on the same engagement team for 98% of my time with no end goal in sight (staffed through YE). I was promised a new assignment after my staff 1 cycle, but wasn’t … more

Do internal recruiters ghost? I had an interview 2.5 weeks ago. Workday says I'm still "in interviews" but l've reached out to the internal recruiter twice and not heard back. I'… more

Looking to leave SALT tax compliance after two years and god knows how many 60-80 hour weeks and weekends. At a crossroads right now where Im deciding between FP&A and tax technology roles. Have a… more

What are the best outsource accounting firms that offer remote work?

Accepted a Tax Director position at a company where I’ll report directly to the VP Tax. What skillsets should I focus on obtaining over the next 3-5 years to set myself up to be the VP Tax (either at … more

Any tips for interviewing at NVIDIA in accounting and audit roles...manager to Director levels? Thanks!

Really starting to consider exit opportunities. I am in M&A and do not see myself becoming a partner. I do like diligence and deal work, however, I do not foresee myself, stepping into the selling… more

I’m from Big 4 and exiting to either another smaller firm with 10% bump or industry job as Internal Auditor/SOX compliance role. Most of the industry jobs I’ve been interviewed for requires RTO (4-5da… more

Is it ok to hop jobs every 1 year and half? I’ve been getting promotions + pay raised but I don’t know if there’s going to be any impact on my career trajectory or if it’s frowned upon.

If a job has a salary range from $110k-$150k, what are you asking for and why? What happens when you justify yourself for $150k but then you get the middle or short end at the offer?

Looking for an audit supervisor or audit manager position in NJ making $145k+. I have 6 years of experience, with the past 4 as a senior. Anyone hiring?

Tax senior finishing up my 5th season (3rd as senior) and I need out. Job market has been rough. All recruiters want is to put me in another public firm doing more tax. Applications keep getting ignor… more

I blacked out during my call when I was either being let go or fired. I’m in the middle of interviews and have a partner one soon. Should I disclose this? I’m afraid it could negatively affect me eith… more

Choose the offer: (1) above market rate role, paid in all cash (no equity), significant 2-3 year business uncertainties, start up atmosphere (no processes / structure, very weak team), and potentiall… more

Imagine if LinkedIn had a feature where people could anonymously post the salary ranges recruiters tell them.

Salary Range per LinkedIn for Manager in HCOL: 100-150k

Salary range per recruiter phone cal… more

If you’re up against an internal candidate for final interview round will they go with the internal candidate?

Chicago Area Folks - I am currently a first year Internal Audit manager with a firm and seeing the market is paying ~130 for Internal Audit managers at the high level salary. Am I the only that feels … more

I have an in person final job interview. First in person interview since college, 10 years ago.

Silly, but serious question, should I wear my wedding band and engagement ring to a job interview?

Not s… more

Received an offer for PwC FDD. Transferring from audit. Should I accept the offer? Pay increase is roughly 20%. Are the exit opportunities really better from FDD? Only concern is how bad the WLB will … more

Internal Audit Manager at a F100 company or keep attempting to make partner at a top 10 accounting firm?

Whats the difference between an internal audit manager and internal audit project manager?

Hi everyone,
I’ve been applying for Accounting Assistant positions over the past two months, despite having previous experience as an accountant in India. While I’ve landed several interviews, I’ve faced rej… more