Has anyone recently got a big 4 offer and successfully negotiated starting base + bonus? The recruiter told me that no one is getting a sign-on bonus because of covid, but it may not be true based on a few recent posts I saw in this bowl. Appreciate if anyone can share some insight.
Also, does anyone know what the salary / recent offer is for an experienced M&A tax manager in HCOL (NYC/SF) vs. M/LCOL?

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I did negotiate the base salary and sign on bonus. I think I got the bonus because I’m relocating. The recruiter I worked with really fought hard for me to make sure my negotiations went through. So short answer is yes and it sounds like your recruiter is not helping you much.

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Just CPA.

Screw your recruiter, I was told something similar and just signed with a bonus

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Seconding this, insist that it would make you more willing to sign on. The recruiter wants to close the deal and get paid, if the only thing standing in their way is you getting a higher base plus a signing bonus, they'll push for you to get that.

I should clarify... I got an initial offer with a bonus. The offer was lackluster and I countered for a higher base. The recruiter then told me that it is unlikely to happen because the firm hasn’t been giving out bonus due to Covid.
Long story short, the recruiter said if I want a higher base then I won’t get a bonus, either way the all-in offer gonna be the same. This just doesn’t feel right to me.

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Same here I got 2 offers re cently and I am satisfied with the base but didn’t get bonus for both.

There’s no way they’re not giving signing bonuses for how hard all big 4 are poaching....

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Let me know if you’re interested in exploring the Siegfried group. I started recently and they’re still offering impressive comp, not using covid as an excuse to cut costs because their business has remained in high demand. I’m enjoying it so far! Feeling the tension from big 4 life slowly melt away 😅🧘🏼‍♀️

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