Would Not Recommend - Accountant Four Hands Employee Review

2.0
Aug 16, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

In general, it is a laid-back, fun company to work for that is also growing at a decent rate. The compensation/benefits are fair, and the company is filled with mostly good people.

Cons

I absolutely can not recommend working in the accounting department to friends or colleagues. New leadership has came in and taken all of the fun and freedom away from us while micromanaging and reprimanding the team as a whole on a daily basis. We don't get an option of our daily schedules meanwhile the whole company can basically come and go as they choose. We have daily check ins to go around the group and tell the manager what we are working on currently. The team morale is at an all time low and the turnover has already started to happen. Lastly, the homegrown financial system is subpar to almost anything out there and makes our day to day job a lot more difficult than it should be.

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Four Hands Response
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As an employee at Four Hands, you know we value ALL feedback, and appreciate the honest and open thoughts you have shared through this review. Our leadership team has been very transparent over the past 12 months about the need for the accounting function to evolve to support the record-breaking growth we have seen in the last few years. Four Hands is currently undergoing an accounting transformation, focused on the implementation of financial controls and accountability. In addition, as you are aware, this team is also involved in the ERP initiative that will replace our current financial system in the next 12-18 months. Through this transformation, we expect this function to be more closely aligned with the business in order to prepare for our next phase of growth as we continue to lead our industry in everything we do. Change is challenging to navigate, across all levels and roles. Four Hands has been, and always will be, a value-driven company. We believe that through transparency and a shared commitment to challenge the status quo our people and our business will be set up to operate at their highest levels. Given the evolution of this team, and the challenges that can come with it, we encourage our employees to take advantage of our open-door policy and speak with their leadership team or the People & Culture team to address specific concerns in real time.

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5.0
Jul 16, 2026
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Pros

The culture is one of the biggest positives. It's a pretty casual environment where people are approachable, and it's easy to strike up conversations or collaborate across teams. I've also felt that my compensation and benefits are fair for the market, especially compared to other organizations I've worked for. The employee purchase program is a great perk if you like our products, and it's one of those benefits I actually use. In my role, I've also had the chance to work with leaders across a lot of different parts of the business, which has helped me understand how everything fits together and kept the work interesting. I've been here a little over a year now, and overall I'm really happy with my decision to join.

Cons

The company is experiencing significant growth, and with that comes a lot of positive change as teams evolve and processes mature. At times, the pace of change can be challenging to navigate, especially as departments work to break down silos and redefine how they collaborate. Continued focus on change management, clear communication, and helping employees prioritize work to prevent burnout would make the transition even smoother.

2.0
Jul 22, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

* The work was relatively easy and not overly challenging * There was a decent work-life balance.

Cons

The biggest con and reason I ultimately left was because I experienced and witnessed multiple situations involving discrimination and harassment that were extremely disappointing. * The company does not have a strong HR structure or an independent way to report concerns. If you want to raise an issue, you are essentially required to go through your manager. * When I brought up concerns with my manager, I did not feel supported. Instead, I was told I wasn’t a good culture fit, and my concerns were dismissed. The response made me feel like protecting the existing culture was prioritized over addressing the behavior. *Ultimately this destroyed my relationship with my manager and I lost any potential to advance in my career because of it. * I also witnessed concerning patterns around hiring decisions that made me question how committed the company was to building a truly inclusive workplace.

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