What does a senior accountant in industry do? I’m familiar with the responsibilities in the senior role in public, but don’t really have a clue on the industry side what the job entails.

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Revenue accountant at a top startup (think FANG)- pros and cons of a role like this? Very prestigious company with a lot of upward movement in the accounting function.

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Long shot but has anyone switched to video gaming industry from PA. I saw a listing for a rev rec accountant at Nintendo but tbh would really want to switch to a BA or FA position. Not sure how feasible this is

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I am an A2 soon to be S1 and I really don’t want to be in PA anymore and don’t care about job titles really. Is it dumb to take a position in industry as a staff accountant

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What are exit options from sales tax practice? All I can think of is sales tax accountant in industry. I'm sr 2. Feel completely pigeonholed.

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What does a forensic accountant/auditor actually do? Is it much different from regular audit? So bored with current role

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Are you more likely to be audited by IRS if you file your own income taxes? Or is the probability the same as hiring an accountant to do them?

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I’m a Junior accountant, recent MBA grad in Finance, located in NYC, just got laid off due to a merger. Anybody hiring or know any opening positions?

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I’m a Junior accountant, recent MBA grad in Finance, located in NYC, just got laid off due to a merger. Anybody hiring or know any opening positions?

I’m a Junior accountant, recent MBA grad in Finance, located in NYC, just got laid off due to a merger. Anybody hiring or know any opening positions?

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I’m a Junior accountant, recent MBA grad in Finance, located in NYC, just got laid off due to a merger. Anybody hiring or know any opening positions?

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I’m a Junior accountant, recent MBA grad in Finance, located in NYC, just got laid off due to a merger. Anybody hiring or know any opening positions?

Looking to transition to public accounting. Currently a fund accountant at a private equity. Who wants a referral bonus?!

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How does one figure out what kind of role to look for after leaving public? I don’t really fit the mold of an accountant and feel I’d be bored in industry, but really do not like public either.

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I have a client who keeps making up my skill set. I was referred to as an Accountant and SQL expert this week. I am neither and they were never discussed or part of the role description...

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Is it possible to go to consulting/advisory from a senior accountant position?

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What kind of questions have you been asked in interviews? I’m being invited back for a second interview for a Sr. Accountant position. The first one was very conversational.

Anybody can tell me their experience being in a Business Processing Risk role? Currently an IT Risk consultant and feel like IT is not my cup of tea (which is probably why I’m an accountant by nature)

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I don’t want to be an accountant anymore. It’s just not exciting to me. Thinking about transitioning into an analyst role - corporate side. Anyone else also take a similar path to leaving accounting?

What's that dream job you thought would be sweet, but after hearing more about it, it would actually just suck?

Augusta National is hiring a supervising accountant.

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if I go onto internal audit at a fortune 500 company, a role that also looks at operations not just controls, what kind of options will that give me going forward compared to a senior accountant role

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Is a senior accountant really a dead end exit role? I feel like im learning very little in auditing:

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Why would an audit manager exit to a senior accountant position in industry

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Anyone had experience leaving for an industry accounting role such as a senior inventor accountant or senior ppe accountant? Are you most likely stuck in that area for future promotions or new jobs?

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Pros and cons of being paid hourly instead of pay being salary? Also thoughts on a senior accountant role at a consulting firm that pays $35-$40 per hour? Trying to decide if it’s worth it

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Any Deloitte Fish able to refer someone for the Forensic Accountant position that dropped in NYC?

Have 2nd interview with PwC for senior SALT accountant position. Anyone have any insight on the type of work, culture and workload involved?

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Sr SEC reporting vs. Sr SOX analyst. What would you pick after 2.5 years in public and why?

Would you say neither and Sr. Accountant role is better?

If I want to be a controller in the future, which role would serve me best? Sr. SOX Analyst or Sr. Accountant II?

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How well would a seasoned audit partner perform if put in a staff accountant role? They keep all of their knowledge but only the authority of a staff.

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So what do you do after you’ve left big 4 for some senior accountant or financial analyst role?

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Staff 2 here, in the process of job searching for a possible role as a senior accountant in industry. What kind of pay raise should I expect? 15%?

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For those who left for a Sr. Accountant role, are you happy with the job? Why/why not?

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Stupidly switched firms 8 months ago and hate it.Do I need to wait 1 year before making another jump? Any exit opportunity besides working as a staff accountant somewhere? Thinking consulting?

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Which is a higher position.. senior accountant/analyst or assistant controller?

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Hi Guys, I am currently working as a Staff Accountant and I am looking for a job with H1B sponsorship. I have completed my CPA and looking for a job referral. I am open to both private and public.

Newly promoted Manager IT audit exit - would you take a senior accountant position (salary decrease but long term career change) or a manager of IA position (salary increase)?

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New opportunity in private. If you are looking to transition to private in Philadelphia area- please check out LinkedIn posting at Dechert for a Senior Accountant position in Financial Reporting team.

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Did 2 years in public. Got to senior. Left for industry as a step back to a staff accountant position (better pay). Now been here a year. Haven’t heard anything about getting promoted. Year 4 as staff

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What’s a better exit opportunity? Senior internal audit or Senior accountant? Also I currently make $70k all in, is a jump to $90k enough of a jump? Currently an A3 in big 4.

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Honest question: how many hours do you work a week, what type of consulting do you do, and what is your position? Thinking of switching from big 4 consulting to MBB but seeking this feedback.

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BDO recruiter reached out for an audit senior position in the DC area. Recommended or not? And why? Insights appreciated!!

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Hi, l’m looking for a referral for a non tech forensic manager position. Feel free DM me if your company is hiring. I can provide more details in DM. Thanks in advance.

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I’m interviewing for an associate level Management Consultant, Financial Transformation role at KPMG. Anyone available to chat for a few minutes?

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where should i align myself in consulting for the best chances of an exit opp in VC?

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In case anyone is looking to get into product management, I came across this image which shows some books you could read to get into the role.

P.S: I saw this on Linkedin posted by Dr Milan Milanovic. So all credits to him!

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Hi fishies 🐠 I’m an Art Director that’s trying to transition over to UX Design. I have experience building websites and some previous freelance work doing some UI/UX. What’s the best route to transition over and would I need to apply for entry level roles? Does an AD role with a UI/UX focus even exist? I enjoy the thinking of UX design and am comfortable designing interfaces but I’m mostly unsure of the process of working with an UX team. Would love to hear your thoughts!

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First manager role, high pressure to deliver. Tips to succeed?

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Management consultant evaluating an offer from Google’s Go-to-market team (Strategy & Operations) in India. Two questions:
1. Given it’s an internal consulting role, are the hours equally bad / worse than consulting firms?
2. Is it virtually impossible to move to a product ladder after spending 1-2 yrs in the role?

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What does tronc (formerly Chicago Tribune Publishing) do, exactly? What’s the role of an ad copywriter there? They are vague on both the job posting and their website—but I’m also getting desperate.

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I currently have 6 years experience in a Bank covering Corporate Banking, Corporate Relations and Chief of Staff roles. What KEY IB skills do I need for a move there as a VP I? Valuation skills and Excel mastery?! It would be a Coverage role. Thanks!

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Has anyone ever gone through a salary negotiation at a multi manager? This is for a junior analyst role (2 years out of college) in New York. What can I realistically ask for in terms of signing bonus, base and relocation?

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I got my degree in Graphic Design this January, and I’m currently a PR intern in an advertising agency. What salary should I expect for an Assistant Account Executive role?

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Hello Amazonians,

I am currently interviewing for Business Analyst role for Amazon, cleared 1st round which lasted for an hour. They have asked me to confirm availability for a full day. Can you please help me with what kind of interview rounds i can expect?

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I have been in the industry for 6 yrs now. I have been offered a position with Fidelity as a PC. Currently an advisor in the bank channel. Anyone have advice on moving into this role?

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I just received a verbal offer as a program manager at vp level from a US BB in London. Unfortunately the number was a round down of my current pay. I’m currently a business manager in banking and thinking to move to the program manager role as a step towards more broader opportunities in the future (COO, consulting type of roles).
Should I accept the offer?
The HR told me that there will be opportunities for promotion in the next 12 to 24 months.

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RBC Canada folks - how long do you have to stay in one role before you can join another?
And do you need to get permission/approval from your manager before you can apply for another role? Asking for Canada based roles. Please if you can advise. 🙏

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Switching team internally competing with external candidates. was asking a promotion for next grade midpoint but was ok to accept >=50% hike which i told hiring manager before the process start itself which he said will consider if I'm the one selected.

Attended 5 rounds-- 1 coding, 2 technical, 1 managerial, 1 hr. Now after 2 months telling me I'm the selected one, but offering me just 20% hike and same grade

Any chance for negotiations? Any tips or guidance are appreciated. please help

Hi! I’m a Finance Manager whose looking to move to Austin, TX soon. What should I expect as a salary range with that same position?

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CFP thinking of taking a few month career break to search for a new position. Need a recharge and to reevaluate, not to mention time to search. Would this be a mistake? Thanks

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Anyone here know of a good 🏳️‍🌈 therapist?

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I have recently joined EY SaT group as senior consultant recently in Netherlands. I’m tripple masters in MS economics, MBA and MS business analytics. Have 4 YOE in different industries but no M&A experience specifically. Any ideas what company should be offering me? I’ll be working as expert on commercial due diligence, FDD and valuation teams and doing automation alongside. is it wise to demand higher salary or promotion soon after I have proven that I can work and do it better than most?EY

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Damn! Why's it so silent in here 😅 35M NYC

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Probation is extended in Socgen for 3 months, does it mean they will fire or it happens to many people?

Hi All,

One of my friend is looking for jobs in Gurgaon/NCR in HR domain. She’s is currently pursuing MBA in HR and is in her final year.

She has ~1.5 years prior work experience. And she’s looking for opportunities in HR Core domains.

Please comment or DM if you have any relevant openings on the same and looking to hire MBA freshers.

Total YOE: 1.5
Relevant YOE: Fresher
Preferred Location: Gurgaon/NCR

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Do Google Account Managers have a Sales Quota?

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How did everyone handle last night / how are you continuing to manage this week? Sending strength to all of you. It hasn’t been easy.

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I need you help to work in you country i want know you country and your culture

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Anyone knows about EY GDS hirearchy?

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Thoughts on politics in the workplace? My team seems obsessed. Don't want to get unfairly judged, but I love a good discussion. PS: my manager and I did not vote the same way

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Hello Fishes,

I recently had a interview call with TCS technical team and the interview went well. HR asked to upload my documents in ibegin portal. But they are yet to contact me for my salary negotiation it's been three weeks since, can i know how much can I expect as compensation?

YoE :8.5 years
Current CTC: 14 LPA
Skills : information security
New salary ask :30 LPA
No other offer in hand

Hello Fishes,

Did anyone attend interview from Delta Airlines recently?

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Just booked flight to Hong Kong. Best SPG/Marriott to book on points? Trying to find proximity to good nightlife, restaurants, and public transportation. (Cont.)

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WiFi didn't work in a 3 hour flight, no inflight entertainment sets as well, how many miles can I claim?

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If I (exec plat) book an AA intern’al flight for my parents (no status) and not traveling with them, will they benefit from lounge access and preferred seat selection? Or nada unless I am with them?

Any idea about tapclicks? How is the company?

Hearing all this industry options and jobs moving to cities like b'lore, HYD, and Pune...what's your reason to stick to Bombay?!

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Anyone else work on Medicaid projects after coming from commercial and amazed at how dysfunctional the operations are?

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How much bonus did coforge pay in year 2022? 100%?

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