Citrin Cooperman reviews

3.4

49% would recommend to a friend

(428 total reviews)

Alan Badey

65% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Citrin Cooperman has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 428 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Citrin Cooperman employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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428 reviews
1.0
Feb 9, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Nice office space. If you are a person who wants to be directed, but is not interested in thinking, this would be a great fit for you. If you prefer relationship-building to technical development, this might be a good fit for you.

Cons

The description of the role during interview was incredibly inconsistent with the actual work. Initiative and creativity are discouraged. Bureaucracy for the sake of bureaucracy is the name of the game. There is an air of arrogance and superiority among the majority of firm staff and partners, and ironically expertise is treated with disdain. There is no cohesion across practice lines. It's a very disjointed firm. This is probably the only position I've had that did not feel at all welcoming or inclusive. In fact, the sheer fact of my newness seemed to be cause for distrust and venomous looks.

1.0
Oct 26, 2025

Avoid at all costs

Recommend
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Pros

My last day is near.

Cons

The firm earns nearly all its revenue from U.S.-based private companies and high-net-worth individuals, yet has shifted away from hiring U.S. college graduates. Nearly all new hires are based in India. Out of principle, clients should question supporting a firm that no longer invests in developing young U.S. professionals or providing domestic entry-level opportunities. Almost all work is now pushed to the India office, where quality control is extremely poor. Seniors, managers and directors in the U.S. end up redoing the majority of the work. This offshoring push is driven by private equity. The result is substandard work being sent to clients. Long-standing legacy clients appear to be looking elsewhere due to the firm's declining quality. The firm promotes itself as a “modern” organization, yet its internal systems are disorganized and inefficient. There’s a clear disconnect between the message of innovation and the reality of everyday operations. Talented, hard-working professionals are being let go and replaced with cheap, unexperienced offshore staff.

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Citrin Cooperman Response
8mo
Thank you for sharing your perspective after many years with the firm. While we are expanding our global delivery model like many firms in the accounting industry, this is not intended to replace US talent but to complement it and provide clients with broader support. We continue to recruit, train, and promote professionals in the US, including both campus and experienced hire talent, and we are committed to developing the next generation of leaders at Citrin Cooperman. Respectfully, the comment about how we have shifted entry-level hiring away from the US is completely incorrect given our very active campus recruiting program and close partnerships with over 60 universities across the US. Further, quality control is a top priority, and we are continuingly investing in oversight and training to ensure client expectations are met. Our senior leadership team has a proven track record of navigating change responsibly, and they are focused on ensuring that growth is achieved with client service and technical excellence at the forefront. We recognize that growth can come with its challenges, but we are confident in the direction we are moving and grateful for the feedback that helps us improve. We’d encourage you to further voice your concerns in a constructive way with your internal leadership, PCL, and/or a member of our HR team. Thank you again for your review, as well as your many years of service. Kind regards, Citrin Cooperman’s Human Resources team
1.0
Feb 22, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Easy commute and a hybrid schedule.

Cons

Nepotism. New York leadership does not know what they are doing. Beware of automation as they will be eliminating jobs to outsource to India or to bot technology. They do not care about loyal employees or clients. They just want money. I have personally seen tax professionals advise clients to lewve and go to Jackson Hewittt due to fees. Absolute zero loyalty to employees. Leadership is dishonest and will lie to your face. Leadership will protect their favorite employees and allow them to do whatever they want, including not keeping a set schedule. HR is oddly too involved in daily work but won't help you when you reach out. Environment is cliquey like a high school. No support or clarity dor employees who need ir. Dishonesty at townhalls. Company is losing clients and good employees but they will only say hiow great things are and how much money the company is making. In the swme breath they will tell already overworked employees that tthey won't reap any rewards unless they work harder. They refuse to answer employee questions during townhalls. Discriminatory environment. Leadership encourages backstabbing instead of collaboration. Empliyees rewarded for bad behavior. And punished for speaking up.

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