Pros
Not homogenous, you can get a variety of experience in different parts of Corporate Finance/Accounting Pay is decent relative to competitors in the area* Travel and other opportunities for exposure with the right connections within the organization Flexible work arrangements
Cons
*Pay is below the national average for the role Outsourcing higher level finance functions (India), creates concerns for growth and job security You're only as good as your manager, the performance structure forces people to compete against peers You have to seek out development opportunities, management doesnt seem as vested, The "right connections" is a slippery slope. You have to network to survive, but if it doesn't work out your career will stall People will do stuff the way it was always done without thinking outside the box or questioning