Senior accountant in private equity firm getting paid ~$150k/year. Looking for another job now with better work/life balance, but compensation for open roles appear lower than my current job. Am I overpaid?


NYC, ex-public auditor, CPA

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I would suggest going to non-big 4. I went from big four to top six and I got a nice hike and I work 9-6pm now most of the year. I would say if you can push for senior manager you’re looking at 180k starting?

I was recommended to go into private equity. But after seeing this post makes me rethink. I’m still in public acct. How much do you work OP? I’m a Manager 2 and you are very close to my pay 😂

Don’t get home until 9-10pm for about 5 months out of the year. Rest of the year is not bad, get home 7ish. Work isn’t stressful, just lots of it. Much better than PA.

Not overpaid but reaching ceiling for your level. You just don’t command any additional comp for the value that you add

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