SMs - tips on how to land a Director position with 10YOEs? I've had enough of PA and drinking the kool-aid. Probably stayed too long.

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Assume this is for industry? Public co audit background? I can only speak for large public companies, but the key is to look for a role that is an easier transition (e.g. external reporting) that won’t put you at a disadvantage vs. other candidates given you lack industry experience (e.g. a role requiring significant forecasting, G/L accounting, operations). Next would be to use your network extensively - reach out to your peers that may have made a similar jump. Finally, engage a well-known accounting/finance recruiter to help navigate the search.

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Yes, recessionary planning or companies looking for both industry and PA experience, even for positions like director of financial reporting.

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