I just realized that my highly niche experience in ASC 740 (Tax Provisions) is making me completely un-hirable for general Finance Manager tracks. I have a deep understanding of core corporate cash flow and financial statements. Recruiters look at my $130k salary requirements, realize I command a premium in tax, but refuse to let me leverage that compensation into an FP&A or operational role. Have any of you successfully rebranded as general finance leaders, or do you have to take a step back in pay to break out?

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