Moss Adams LLP Reviews

Pros

Good people, easy to talk to. Can express concerns easily. We have fun events in the summer, we went to palm spings as our last event.

Cons

Way to many hours in the busy season, need extra support. It is tough to progress. It seems like it is better to be lucky then good for promotions.

Pros

Great career and job experience

Cons

Some Seniors and Managers can be unapproachable

Advice to Senior Management

None

Pros

Good benefits package. Flexible work arrangements available.

Cons

The management group viewed the administrative team at the same level as staff right out of college. Discouraging for some as they have many years of experience and a college education.

Management not completely honest therefore difficult to trust.

They do not demonstrate a committment to helping individuals grow professionally. Lacking career paths, feedback and real mentors for administrative individuals.

Advice to Senior Management

Be honest. Treat "all" your employees well.

Pros

Location, beautiful building and architecture

Cons

Expensive benefits, expensive parking, politics - you're either in or not

Pros

Lots of opportunities to increase your knowledge. So, if you are just starting you career or you are an experienced professional you can always find new chalanges here. I guess any other company could offer this.

Cons

You don't always know what is comming next. One thing I did not like is that management is not open about the future.

Advice to Senior Management

You have a great work force base, so please make an effort to make them all happy. This way you will succeed!

Pros

Good experience working in a wide range of industries. Five weeks of paid time off is unbeatable. Partners seem understanding of the work-life balance.

Cons

Overcapacity at the management level. Lack of communication between management and staff regarding advancement status and/or requirements. Busy seasons are a pain, but no different than other public accounting firms.

Advice to Senior Management

Human capital is your greatest asset.

Pros

Nice office accomidations, Some brand recognition in western states. Decent benefits for CPA Firm.

Cons

Disjointed consulting practices are their own office/dept and are not part of local Audit and Tax practice offices. This makes the firm feel very siloed. Missing the "one firm" feeling. Training is subpar compared to Big 4 and Tier 2 Firms. Charge rates are too high vs competition if realization is expected to be above 70 percent.

Advice to Senior Management

Merge Consulting Practices into one body with one leader. Utilize the upward feedback more effectively.

Pros

Moss Adams has great people. The working conditions are great, but the company is top heavy and compensation is low compared to other firms of similar size.

Cons

The compensation is low and raises have averaged 0-3% over the past few years. Plan on being poor until reaching partner.

Advice to Senior Management

Times have changed. Today's generations are different than your generation and they don't want to be treated like widgets.

Pros

The ability to work on large clients while maintaining a good work/life balance.

Cons

Compensation and pay increases are below market .

Advice to Senior Management

Pay competitive salaries to high performers.

Pros

In the markets where Moss Adams dominates (Seattle, Portland, Albequerque), Moss Adams is almost like a big 4 employer. Everyone knows them, they are respected, and there are a lot of opportunities for growth. In the other large markets where they aren't as dominant (San Francisco, L.A., Phoenix), they are more like a mid-tier firm. And, of course, they still have offices in smaller towns (Medford, Eugene, Yakima, etc) that are a great option if you want a small-town career.

The consulting practices have a lot of hustle, and there is room for them to grow. It is tough work, but smart and motivated people can do very well.

Cons

Like any professional services firm, you need to have a thick skin sometimes to deal with the pressure and the focused feedback on performance. And you need to be willing and able to work very, very hard, and have the ability to master technical knowledge quickly while focusing your energies on the "softer" side of the business.

Advice to Senior Management

Continue building a trusted brand, and expanding into western markets.