I’ve been at a Big4 audit firm for the last 14 years. I had the opportunity to join the partnership 2 years ago but declined as it required an international relocation for 3+ years. Unfortunately my path is unclear now, however I have an opportunity for non-big4 direct admit and Controller role at a PE backed private co. The culture and role at the private co. seems great and the compensation is tremendous (base+bonus+equity ~ 500k).

Any suggestions/observations on the best path?

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That direct admit role will be there in the future, you seem to like the controller role and that can open up some new doors for jobs in private when it’s time to move on.

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Take the money.

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Take it.

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Take it and get MIUs.

Do you have experience working with private equity owned companies?

Can’t really give you any advice, but would love to hear your thought process on turning down partnership.

I should have been more specific. I mean I’d like to hear their thought process when they made the decision. Did they assume they’d make partner a year or two later anyways? Regrets? Etc.

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