I’m an audit senior manager and have done audit my whole career. Wondering what career options are out there for me?

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probably come in as manager, a step back to take 2 steps forward type of thing…

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Technical accounting

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You can probably be a controller or even CFO at one of the CRZ clients or similar mid sized companies

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Not much

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To keep your salary the same or higher, probably Controller if you want to leave PA and probably Accounting Advisory if you want to stay in PA.

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internal audit directors can get a total comp of high 200’s when factorin in cash bonus and LTI

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Advisory - happy to help refer!

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If you still like client service, but want a better work-life balance, try consulting. The private equity market is hot, and the companies that PE is buying are in dire need of accounting and finance guidance. I made the jump from audit manager to private equity advisory, and honestly, I love it.

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