Is Company Size Critical?
I had a client looking for a Senior Accountant. The company is a medium sized company, and they are doing well, even in this environment.
This question has come up from some candidates – is a position with a smaller company going to limit my career potential? Am I not better off in a large company?
Career Path
Personally, I feel that a position like this, where you are reporting to the CFO is a great career move. Is you spend five years in this position, what’s your next move? Most likely to a Controller position, since you have had hands-on experience in the department.
A Senior Accounting position in a very large company will lead you to a middle management role. And there is the problem. As companies become leaner, and profit conscious, they will make due with less. Even after the economy rebounds.
