Jobs at Ascend (ascendtogether.com)

Manage and execute audit and tax engagements with minimal supervision; lead and review staff work; train and evaluate junior team members; maintain client relationships; ensure compliance with accounting and tax regulations and deliver high-quality, timely services across multiple clients.

Lead complex tax engagements for businesses and high-net-worth individuals; own client relationships; provide strategic tax planning and technical research; advise on M&A and exit planning; drive business development; mentor and train tax staff; manage engagement budgets, billing, and collections; partner on firm strategy and contribute to practice growth and partner-track goals.

The Tax Manager will oversee client engagements, develop relationships, manage a team, provide tax consulting, and facilitate training and client communication.

Manage client relationships and lead tax engagements including review and preparation of complex tax returns, planning and research, audit representation, mentoring staff, coordinating concurrent projects, and supporting business development.

Prepare and review tax returns (individuals, corporations, S-corps, partnerships, trusts, estates); correct trial balances and create AJEs; document tax calculations; mentor associates; communicate with clients; ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax codes; work independently and in teams during busy season to meet deadlines.

Prepare and review complex tax returns and advisory services, manage and coach tax staff, support client relationships, perform tax planning and consulting projects, and ensure high-quality deliverables.

Ascend seeks applicants for future opportunities in accounting, operations, or administrative support across partner firms, encouraging general applications to remain connected with the recruiting team.