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Seems like the “Financial Analyst” role is just a new title for Accountant. I’m on my third interview for a Senior Financial Analyst position but the job description seems to be a mixture of both general accounting activities but also financial statement analysis. Is this a trap? Or is it truly a hybrid finance/accounting role?

I have 3 yrs experience and CPA and just got the following offer.
Position: Senior Accountant
Base : 78k with 10% bonus
Location: Houston, Texas
Does this seem like a good offer?

Is Senior Accountant to Sr Financial Analyst reasonably possible? I'm having a hard time selling my audit experience to a Finance hiring manager who doesn't have PA experience or their CPA. I'm thinking if I do a Sr Accountant role for 1-3 years I would be more marketable for a Sr Financial Analyst position. Thoughts? Seems like most Financial Analyst positions want forecasting experience and some of the Sr Accountant roles I've seen mention that as a job duty.

24 year old senior consultant in corporate tax, on track to become a manager next July. Only thing is I don’t want to be in tax for the rest of my career.. any good exit paths that anyone can recommend? Potentially interested in management consulting, joining a finance team as an accountant or trying banking. Also hoping not to have to take much of a pay cut where possible. Any ideas/thoughts/advice?

If I ultimately don’t want to work in financial reporting or a senior accountant position, and would much rather work in finance/FP&A, am I better off leaving now, or at least staying until I hit senior? Currently a second year trying to decide next steps.

Has anyone ever left tax for a senior accountant role and then ended up going back to tax?

Currently looking at a Fixed Asset Sr. Accountant position. I want a low stress with relatively good WLB gig. Would this fit the bill?

Hey all. I really need some opinions on this position I was just offered in Plano TX. The position is for a senior accountant role with a base comp of $90K-$95K and 10% bonus. I’m not too familiar with the area but the role is remote for the next couple of months and I was wondering if that’s a decent salary for that area. Thank you in advance! 

In a process of interviewing for a technical accounting manager job. Hiring manager told me that the position won’t have staff oversight responsibilities. So I feel this is a glorified senior accountant job under a manager title. The raise is decent 20%. Growth opportunity seems to be ok, 2 SM above me, one manager who has more experience, and 2 accountants that the SM oversees. It is technical accounting, so probably doing special projects etc. Should I take the offer?

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Currently an Advisory Manager. Got an offer from Amazon for a Sr. Accountant position for 35% more. Would you take the increase in pay in exchange for the decrease in title?

Was laid off earlier and still looking for a job. I’m super interested in fp&a but keep getting sr accountant opportunities. Is it worth to bit the bullet and do the sr acct role for sometime and keeping looking or wait it out? Not trying to get pigeonholed into accounting.

I am not hired for senior accountant roles because they say they say I am over qualified. Manager level roles I am told I am under qualified.

I hate the position I am stuck in

4 years at Big 4 Audit

Hey tax professionals, not sure if this is allowed to post, but Liberty Mutual Insurance's international tax team is actively looking for a lead tax accountant who has 3+ years of international tax experience. If you know anyone who might be interested, please feel free to DM me! This position will be based in Boston.

Charted accountant in the UK here. I’ve applied to a finance analyst role- any tips or advice on what to expect in the interview and role? Thanks in advance

Have a third and final interview for a senior accountant position tomorrow with the director of tax in industry. I previously spoke to the director and CFO. Is this is a formality? What should I expect? Any thoughts are appreciated.

Currently an A2 and was just offered a senior accountant position with a 30% raise, will jumping too early hurt my career progression?

If anyone knows of a good recruiter they’ve liked working with can you DM me their information? I desperately want to leave Audit like ASAP and this job climate has been so horrible. If anyone is hiring let me know! Senior accountant btw!

Hi all, I am needing some help with a salary negotiation. I am trying to relocate to Pittsburgh area. I have 3.5 years of experiences now and getting offered between 80k-85k for base salary for a senior accountant or reporting analyst position. Does this sound about right? I get paid more right now (maybe becasue I am in Oil and Gad industry) but want to see what the market average look like in Pittsburgh.

What are the pros and cons of fund accountant role?

To those with experience in both, which position do you enjoy more.

A role as a senior GL accountant or as a senior financial reporting associate

What are exit opps for a fund accountant at a VC firm?

Working in Non FS industry for 3 years now(will become S2 soon). Now given an opportunity of fund accountant role. Basic salary is S1 salary, with bonus, it is between S1 to S2 salary. Should I accept? Is it probable to jump from fund accountant to financial reporting later on?

How difficult will it be to transition from Internal Audit and IT audit to a traditional Accounting or Finance role(senior financial analyst, senior accountant, etc)?

How much will having experience with a $5 B tech unicorn going public help with exit ops in San Francisco? Ideally want to go into big tech as a senior accountant or financial analyst

Currently a Senior GL Accountant and my boss asked if a want to pivot to Senior Revenue Accountant to fill someone’s position. What are the pros and cons of moving to the revenue side? I am mainly worried about pigeonholing myself into revenue when I am unsure if that is where I want my career to go.

Just went through my final round interviews for a staff accountant role. I should hear back by tomorrow or Friday but I hate waiting the most! I will be watching my email and phone like a hawk!

What are some good questions to ask a director of accounting for staff accountant role? Thanks!

As a 1st year senior which would be best for future career opportunities?
- Staff Accountant at FAANG company
- Senior Accountant at F500 company
- Manager/ controller role at smaller company/ start up

A client I worked on earlier this year has an opening for a senior accountant position and I want to apply. How do I go about applying for the position without engagement partner/managers knowing? Will the client let anyone know if they see my app?

Should I leave big four audit after two years to take a staff accountant role, would this be good for my career development? Is this common or should I be looking at senior accountant roles. I’m worried this job won’t be challenging if people fresh out of college enter this role

Hello everyone! I will have the potential to have two offers one for staff accountant and one for internal audit. Anyone know of any pros and cons for each type of role that isn’t the obvious?

Anybody here left PA to do something outside of accountant / controller positions? Do you mind sharing your experience and how you get to your current role? Looking to leave PA but not sure I want to continue dealing with accounting. Appreciate any advice!

Is Private Equity fund accountant a good exit from audit? Anyone doing this now and can share your experience?

industry senior accountant role (CPA) with 2 YOE, is $90k+10% bonus good deal in HCOL?

What are some other exit opportunities outside of typical senior accountant roles for an audit senior 1 leaving Big 4?

A position i applied for is “Staff Accountant and Office manager”. It has office duties such as perform general office support, maintain office supplies, and filing as well as all the staff accountant tasks. I asked why they combined the role and they said they wanted an accountant to control the admin/ costs and approve expenses. I’m currently in PA- would this be a reg flag on a resume to accept a role like this? They are paying pretty well.

Have an offer for staff accountant role but it’s only a 17% pay bump. External recruiter says that’s the max, but this was the first offer made by the company, would they really max out on the first offer? Is there anyway to negotiate, I was hoping for 20%?