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Carol, Partner
Assurance & Business Advisory Services
Assignment: Work closely with Viacom, a global media company, as lead engagement partner for MTV Networks, one of its leading brands.
Where: New York City
Background
"I have been working with Viacom, MTV's parent, for about eight years, initially as the corporate partner. I've worked with all the divisions: Paramount, MTVN, Showtime, Blockbuster, Simon & Schuster. Three years ago, I became the leading engagement partner on MTV Networks."
Coolest job function
"I work the MTV video awards every year, handing winning envelopes to presenters at the MTV music awards."
Coolest work moment
"Meeting a Beatle. Paul McCartney was the surprise guest speaker at the Video Music Awards. And because I'm the keeper of the winning envelopes, I am side by side with the guests right until they walk on the stage. Paul was waiting backstage for about 20 minutes with his bodyguards before he went out. And he told me I had the coolest job in accounting."
Balancing work and life
"We can be flexible because we can increase or decrease workload based on an employee's needs."
Diversity at PwC
"In some respects, we take diversity for granted because it's how we work on our biggest accounts. You get better answers from a diverse group of six people than a less diverse group of 60."
A career in accounting
"It isn't just about numbers. First and foremost, you've got to understand the business you're in - go behind stage. Then you can help that business perform better."
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