Audit Senior Manager
Ascend Partner Firms
Audit Senior Manager
Ascend Partner Firms
Provides growth platform for independent CPAs
About Ascend
Backed by private equity from people-focused Alpine Investors, Ascend is building a dynamic platform for regional accounting firms that enables them to stay independent while accessing the resources of a Top 25 firm to help them grow. Ascend provides access to growth capital, robust talent acquisition and training, leading quality management resources, best-of-breed technology, AI tools, an offshore captive, shared back-office services, a catalytic leadership system, and modernized equity incentives so that firms can surmount today’s industry challenges to reach their full potential.
For more information, visitwww.ascendtogether.com.
About Blackman & Sloop
At Blackman & Sloop, we hire great people and give them a great place to work. We listen to what our employees value, and being a local firm gives us the advantage of flexibility. Our secret to retaining staff is a positive culture, strong community involvement, and a dedication to constantly increasing our competencies. We are a two-office firm, with locations in Chapel Hill and Greensboro, and approximately 45 full-time staff.
For 7 years, we’ve been honored as one of Accounting Today’s “Best Accounting Firms to Work For”! We’ve also been recognized by Business North Carolina as one of the “Best Employers in North Carolina” list for multiple years. Most recently, we are proud to have received the Best Companies Group award for Best Accounting Firms for Women in Chapel Hill.
As an independent member of the BDO Alliance, we have access to the resources of BDO USA, LLP, the world's 5th largest accounting and consulting firm. Additionally in May 2024, we made the strategic decision to join Ascend to usher us in our next stage of growth.
We are seeking an Audit Senior Manager to serve clients across a range of industries — including small business, auto dealership, construction, real estate, retail, non-profit, and lead employee benefit plan audits. This is a dynamic, client-facing opportunity for an experienced audit professional who is eager for continued growth and thrives on direct client interaction.
You will plan and execute assurance engagements, lead audit teams, and manage day-to-day client relationships while identifying opportunities to improve how the audit function operates. You bring excellent interpersonal skills, a team-oriented approach, and the judgment to serve as a trusted point of contact among firm leadership, clients, and staff.
For 7 years, we’ve been honored as one of Accounting Today’s “Best Accounting Firms to Work For”! We’ve also been recognized by Business North Carolina as one of the “Best Employers in North Carolina” list for multiple years. Most recently, we are proud to have received the Best Companies Group award for Best Accounting Firms for Women in Chapel Hill.
As an independent member of the BDO Alliance, we have access to the resources of BDO USA, LLP, the world's 5th largest accounting and consulting firm. Additionally in May 2024, we made the strategic decision to join Ascend to usher us in our next stage of growth.
As a Senior Audit Manager, you will lead and manage all phases of business client advisory and compliance engagements. You will manage clients independently and carry out your outstanding project management, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills. You will perform technical reviews of client engagements, participate in training and supervision of staff, conduct audit research, and advise on audit matters. Our company is team-oriented and prides itself on providing quality work and excellent customer relations in a friendly, superior working environment. A dedication to excellent client service and a sense of humor are a must.
A perceptive team player who excels in a progressive, collaborative environment, blending sharp analytical skills with exceptional communication. A detail-oriented leader who embodies critical thinking and high standards, and a proactive professional committed to delivering outstanding service while embracing and driving curiosity and innovation.
Based in Chapel Hill, NC. At Blackman & Sloop, we’ve designed a flexible hybrid work structure that enables both teamwork and independence, enhancing our employees’ work experience while promoting personal well-being.
We hire good people and give them a good place to work. Our secret to keeping them around is a positive culture, strong community involvement, and a dedication to constantly increasing our competencies. We truly believe that when you succeed, the firm succeeds, and we make sure you have whatever tools you need to make that success possible.
Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports well-being, health, and ongoing professional growth:
Submit your information in the application section directly below! This will include:
For questions or inquiries about the role, please reach out to Kim Chedgy, Lead Recruiter at [email protected].
At Ascend, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Ascend hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.
Provides growth platform for independent CPAs
Ascend Partner Firms helps entrepreneurial CPAs grow regional accounting firms while keeping them independent. It provides a platform that combines access to growth capital, talent acquisition and development, technology, a catalytic leadership system, shared back-office services, and modernized equity incentives. Backed by Alpine Investors, Ascend enables firms to leverage resources of a larger CPA firm without losing independence, helping them to expand and compete more effectively. Compared to other firms, Ascend pairs private-equity support with a scalable, independent business model and extensive operational resources, all aimed at helping firms reach their full potential. The company’s goal is to help regional accounting firms scale their businesses, attract talent, and improve performance so they can grow sustainably and reach market leadership."
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