Anyone leave public for a cost analyst position? Likes/ dislikes? What are your experiences?

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May be a pigeon hole. I’ve tested inventory soup to nuts several times now. In my experience, the cost accountants seem to stay in that lane

Also, from what I see the accounting policy folks have solid career trajectory.

My anecdotal $0.02. Take it for what it’s worth

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