How do I make the jump to CFO? Is it better to leave my firm to try to move up in my career or is it better to grind in one spot and hope I get to the top?

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Food for thought 💭 make sure you’re at a firm that offers the industry of the company you’d like to be CFO for someday. If that current firm doesn’t offer it, it’s your indication to leave to one that does.

Impossible to say really. I’ve seen it both ways a number of times. I’d do whichever seems to be moving your career to where you want to go. If you see that where you are now, stay; if not, think about jumping.

Leave the firm and get industry experience and move up that way

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