Currently a senior accountant at a small company doing the monthly close financial process. Got two offers, one as a senior cost accountant and one as a senior financial analyst. Both similar comp and at great companies that have 10,000 or more employees. I’ve been wanting to get experience in both cost accounting and financial analysis.

Which role would be the smartest move based off the titles?

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Financial analyst likely has more exit opportunities but if you like accounting and want to be an accountant than the cost accounting role may be perfect for you. If you’re looking for this to be a stepping stone to get in the door in another area, I’d say FA is better way to go. With cost accounting, you’re likely to be perceived as a bit more pigeon holed…regardless of the reality.

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Cost accounting is niche and can pigeonhole you long term.

I second the last two comments

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