Internal Audit aka Big 4 Public Accounting Firm - Senior Auditor LPL Financial Employee Review

2.0
May 14, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Nice facilities, nice gym, opportunities to move around in the company with the appropriate timing/networking/etc...

Cons

New management has significantly turned the department around. But with good things come sacrifices. Management as well as a lot of the Internal Audit staff are ex-Big 4. Even though most of us left to get a work/life balance, to get more exposure to different business areas, less happy hours, it seems thats where management wants to take this department. Work/life seems to be a joke. If you're not working 45+ hours, you're not working. Working remotely has become next to impossible b/c of how management "perceives" working from home. Most of the department are single late 20's, early 30's who want to work 50+ hour weeks. If you have a family and value a work/life balance, you have two options: 1.) don't work in Internal Audit or 2.) understand that when you leave at 4-5pm, it'll be either frowned upon or conversations will happen behind your back. Due to cost savings, a ton of LPLs IT department has been transitioned off-shore and most positions are being recruited for in Charlotte, NC (where the wages and cost of living is a lot lower than San Diego). There is constant turnover of staff, not only in Internal Audit, but also throughout the organization. Many times upper management leaves without even providing two-week notice (e.g., ex president of LPL).

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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
May 23, 2026
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Pros

LPL Financial offers a flexible hybrid work model, which is one of the better aspects of the company. Managers are generally not overly strict about specific in-office days, giving employees some flexibility in managing their schedules.

Cons

Work-life balance is a major challenge. Weekend release work is common, often averaging two weekends per month, yet there is no overtime compensation. Employees are essentially expected to work a full workweek plus weekends when needed, which has contributed to high turnover on some teams. The culture can also feel harsh and impersonal. Leadership rarely expresses appreciation or recognition for employee contributions, which negatively impacts morale. Some managers come across as cold or overly task-focused, creating an environment where employees feel valued only for output rather than as people. There also appears to be a lack of trust between employees and leadership. Many teammates do not seem confident that leadership understands or genuinely addresses their concerns. Overall, morale feels low, and recognition for strong performance appears limited.

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