I was working at my first job—transfer pricing at a small to mid-sized company—when a friend suggested applying to Equity Methods. I started as an associate. Two years later, I got promoted to consultant. And in those two years, I learned more than I could have imagined.

People at Equity Methods like to take on challenges. We try to figure out what’s going on so we can advise our clients. This can-do spirit has motivated me to say yes to new things, leading to more opportunities. For example, I took my first client trip when I was only a year and a half in. Now I’m conducting client calls.

I did have a lot of questions in the beginning. Even now, I occasionally find myself in unfamiliar territory. It’s the nature of our business—whether it’s a newly issued regulation or a company facing an unusual situation, our job is to learn as much as we can to advise our clients as quickly as possible. I take my concerns to my manager, who’s always been there to help me through the challenges. He’s a mentor to me.

We don’t have a rigid hierarchy at Equity Methods. My coworkers at all levels of seniority are super friendly and helpful. It makes my life a lot easier. I also think that’s why there’s not a lot of workplace drama in my daily life, despite the fast pace of events here.

I’d advise new people to keep an open mind and be ready to pivot if the situation changes. Stay humble and learn from those around you. Be willing to communicate. And allow yourself to learn as you progress. If you want to dive into new things and see if you have an affinity for them, you have the freedom to do that.

The most important, to me, is to think from your client’s perspective. That way, you’ll understand them better, sometimes to the extent that you can deliver what they need before they even have a chance to ask for it. For instance, one of our clients had transitioned to a new administration system for their deferred awards. It was the end of their fiscal year, the new system was unfamiliar, and they needed to know what number to book. It was a very challenging process for us to build up, but we managed to crack the numbers, complete the reconciliations long before their deadline, and ensure a smooth transition for the client. They were thrilled with the results.