Meat Grinder - Accounting Manager Axos Bank Employee Review

2.0
Jul 24, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

If you're a recent graduate the JSA rotational program will give you the opportunity to get experience in different financial functions. If experienced personnel perform well they will be able to move around too.

Cons

Extremely high turnover - you'll be required to figure things out on the fly, there are not that many staff with institutional knowledge and they are in high demand by many other employees. Experienced professionals will be working 12+ hours/day (and the company only caters lunches for SVP's and FVP's - many of whom are never seen in the office after 5:30). Pay is inadequate for the sacrifices you'll be required to make if you want to move up, and the semi-annual bonus doesn't make up for that shortfall. There are some sharp hard-working people there, and people are nice, but the rewards are not worth the demands.

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Axos Bank Response
1y
From a total compensation perspective, Axos is at or above market for individuals who perform. Our meritocracy provides an opportunity to reward those individuals who contribute to their team and the company. With the exponential growth Axos has had over the last 5 years, individuals are provided the opportunity to make an impact and work side by side with senior leadership. You are able to brainstorm new ideas and see the results of your labor in real-time, as opposed to repeating the same task over and over. You have the ability to pursue areas of interest (once key skills are developed) which remains embedded in the culture allowing for professionals to work closely with the business units and understand the economics, as well as the accounting. Since COVID, Axos has continued to invest in the team and its infrastructure with investments in its ERP and other software and training for the team, in order to support the growth of the company.

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5.0
Jun 14, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

• Realistic goals • Cutting-edge technology that speeds up the work • Solid career progression opportunities • Smart colleagues • Great compensation and generous benefits

Cons

No. At this point, I couldn’t ask for anything more.

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Axos Bank Response
1w
Thank you for the great feedback and we’re glad to hear the goals, technology, and team are making a positive impact on your experience. It’s great to know you’re seeing growth opportunities and value in our compensation and benefits. We appreciate you being part of Axos!
1.0
May 22, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Only pro here is that certain roles will let you operate above your title, e.g. exposure to sides of the job reserved for senior roles at other firms. 15 days PTO to start is actually not terrible either. Great coworkers depending on your team.

Cons

Too many to list here, but will try. Main issue here is the top-down culture of fear and internal politics, as the entire bank is at the whim of one person. Managers are exclusively concerned with looking good in front of the CEO, and even top SVPs are terrified to be honest with him. SVPs routinely complain about not being able to get comp raises for employees, while simultaneously being terrified to ask. Do not expect your manager to go to bat for you if it in any way involves being assertive. If you want to work for a borderline alt-right CEO who belittles employees openly, this is your spot. The only people that thrive here are those who have never worked elsewhere and do not know what a real company looks like. Looking forward to the HR denial response here too. Some other cons: - Zero WFH allowed - Below market compensation across all roles - Stock bonus vesting schedule that take 4 years to fully vest

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Axos Bank Response
3w
Axos is a performance-driven environment with a clear expectation of accountability, transparency, and results at every level. Leaders are expected to advocate for those who are performing on their teams, have direct conversations, and drive outcomes. Many employees thrive in this environment because it provides meaningful responsibility, exposure to leadership, and the opportunity to contribute beyond a narrowly defined role. Compensation and rewards are managed through structured processes aligned to market data, business performance, and individual contribution. Equity programs are designed to promote long-term alignment and retention, which is standard practice across the industry. Our onsite model is intentional and supports collaboration, speed of decision-making, and execution, key differentiators for our business. While that model may not be the right fit for everyone, it is clearly communicated and consistently applied. We continue to focus on attracting and retaining high-performing talent who are motivated by impact, ownership, and the opportunity to build in a fast-paced environment.
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