Chart your career course with Salo Compass®

Ready to step out of public accounting?

Salo Compass is a salaried, career development program that lets you rotate through assignments at several organizations, gaining critical knowledge and experience while expanding your network—and never missing a paycheck.

Here’s what Compass consultants say about their experience with Salo

Peter Wachtler

My Salo is Freedom. Salo gives me the structured freedom to explore what I want my career to look like. They support me yet give me ownership over my own direction.

Cole Miska

My Salo is Opportunity and Balance. The Compass Program provides opportunity to gain relevant experience through many finance and accounting roles.

Tyler Dray

My Salo is Expansion. Salo has given me the opportunity to expand my career into different experiences and industries.

Kim Alaniz

My Salo is Impactful. Salo intentionally aims to create impactful relationships with both their consultants and clients.

Maria Rutten

My Salo is Freedom. Salo gives me the opportunity to try new experiences in a way no other company can.

Joe Stelman

My Salo is opening infinite opportunities. When I decided to leave public accounting, I had no idea what I wanted to do next. I was instantly attracted to Salo because it seemed like the perfect place to channel my uncertainty about my future.

Salo Compass: A career development program like no other

You’ll be challenged to stretch, reflect, and explore professionally through a variety of cultures, projects, and roles, with the goal of gaining insight on questions like:

What type of company/culture appeals to me?
What skills do I need to build and develop?
What roles and situations do I find meaningful?

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All the details you want to know

Compass candidate requirements

Salo Compass is for professionals with:

At least a year or two of public accounting experience
A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
CPA (preferred)
Demonstrated self-starter mentality
An appetite/aptitude to learn and perform at a high level
Flexibility—ability to adapt to new situations
Love of new challenges
Great communication skills
A positive, energetic personality
Strong customer service skills

The types of work you might do

The Compass team will help you navigate your options based on your goals, skill gaps, and interests. Your input is vital!

In past rotations, our consultants have had career-building experiences, such as:

Controller, assistant controller, and accounting manager responsibilities
SEC, regulatory, and management reporting
Technical accounting
Financial modeling
Finance/information technology liaison
Project management
Business analysis
Internal audit/risk management
Financial planning and analysis
Cost accounting
Corporate accounting
Business systems analysis
ERP implementation assistance
Due diligence
Acquisition integration

Who are the clients

Salo works with all kinds of clients—public and private, large and small, PE- or VC-backed, or entrepreneurs. Many are looking for the right professional to fill a role at their organization.

Salary and benefits

During your time in the Compass program, you will be a salaried (versus hourly) employee. You’ll receive benefits—and the stability—you’re used to getting. And as your Compass experiences add up, you’ll see your market value grow!

Working hours

Each rotation is slightly different. Work hours may fluctuate depending on the outcome our client is trying to achieve. We try to pre-identify projects involving overtime and let you know about it during the interview process, so you can make the best decision for your life. Average work weeks range between 40-45 hours.

An experience you’ll never forget

For our consultants, Compass is a career-changing experience. Find out what some past Compass participants had to say about the program:

Salo Compass: New Career Path Opportunities

Emmy Kaluzny: My Salo is Learning

Luis Leon: My Salo is Supportive

Salo Compass Stories

Expand your career with Salo Compass

Read insights from current and past Compass consultants on how the program helped them grow professionally and find meaningful work:

Morgan Brown: An exciting future after public accounting

When a public accountant wanted a change, Salo Compass was her next step.

Lauren Greer: Salo Compass offers new energy and optimism

Salo Compass provides exciting growth experiences for a career in finance.

Yanan Wang: An invigorating journey from Salo Compass to Salo Expert™

New experiences offer confidence, clarity, and more flexible possibilities.

Are you ready to step out of public accounting?

Provide your contact information, and the Compass team will get in touch ASAP.

EEO statement

It is the policy of Salo to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Salo will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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