Company: KPMG
Date: 2015-12-10
Overall rating: 4/5
Employment status: former
Experience level: Senior

Overall, a great place to build a career
Pros: The work was challenging, the resources available via national specialist departments were excellent.  Lots of focus on being an "Employer of Choice," which meant budget for spot recognition programs, support for diversity and mentoring programs, and great benefits - especially the PTO.  My kids were born while I was at KPMG, and I am really glad they were...I got a lot of support and flexibility to care for new babies, great parental leave benefits (they are even better since I left), and I had the ability to work from home periodically.
Cons: The workload was very heavy at times, and in a public accounting culture long hours were expected.  At the time I left, it really felt the partners were in it for themselves and caring less about the employee experience.  As someone in a small office the opportunities for career advancement were not there when I was ready for them.