[fintstone]

Accounting is a great skill because it is transportable and in demand for short term surges, projects, etc. Personally, I would consider doing long term assignments through a temp agency until I found a place/job that like me and I liked the circumstances.

Also, depending on your experience/education, the Federal government is always looking for folks as financial managers and in the contracting field...folks with an accounting background are perfect for both. You might have to start with a slight cut in pay (unless you are very highly paid now), but promotions are fast in those areas and they provide the training you would need to transition. Unfortunately, Phoenix is not a hotbed for Fed employment and there is a temporary hiring freeze...so it would be better if you were willing to relocate. Obviously, DC is best, but there are lots of jobs near military bases/research labs that do acquisition like Albuquerque.