Full-Time

Senior Tax Manager

Ascend Partner Firms

Ascend Partner Firms

201-500 employees

Provides growth platform for independent CPAs

Compensation Overview

$130k - $160k/yr

San Jose, CA, USA

Remote

Remote candidates preferred in Pacific or Central Time zones.

Category
Accounting (1)
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in tax accounting
  • Advance knowledge of partnership tax, real estate taxation, and relevant tax compliance issues
  • Excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills
  • Experience managing tax engagement and supervising staff
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Responsibilities
  • Manage and review complex income tax returns and workpapers for individuals, partnerships, corporations (C and S), fiduciaries, estates, and CA LLCs
  • Lead client engagements, overseeing tax planning, compliance, and provision services across diverse industries
  • Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax filings, including Forms 1065, 1120, 1040, and 1041
  • Assist with tax structuring and planning for real estate transactions, including 1031 exchanges, joint ventures, capital events, and exit strategies
  • Support high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) with income tax optimization, charitable giving, estate planning, and wealth transfer strategies
  • Conduct tax research, prepare technical memoranda, and assist with IRS and state audit responses
  • Manage K-1 reporting, partner capital accounts, and basis tracking for complex ownership structures
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication, timely service delivery, and project management
  • Serve as a trusted advisor by identifying tax risks, consulting opportunities, and offering practical, business-focused solutions
  • Supervise, mentor, and develop junior staff to foster a collaborative, high-performing team
  • Ensure timely and accurate preparation, review, and filing of all required tax forms
  • Contribute to business development initiatives and departmental process improvements
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on complex tax provisions and related accounting issues
  • Assist with engagement management, including budgeting, billing, scheduling, and identifying opportunities for expanded client services
  • Perform additional duties and special projects as needed
Desired Qualifications
  • CPA License Preferred

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."

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Alexandria, Virginia

Founded

2023

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Jackson Thornton adds 30 partners, 160 employees, $41M revenue on May 1, 2026.
  • Mergers with Lucas Horsfall and Wilson Lewis expand California, Georgia presence.
  • Sweeney Conrad acquisition grows Pacific Northwest with 14 partners, 117 staff.

What critics are saying

  • Alpine's debt refinancing fails if rates rise 2-3% within 12-24 months.
  • Jackson Thornton partners defect within 6-18 months over standardization.
  • Sentient Solutions faces Indian regulatory action disrupting services in 12-24 months.

What makes Ascend Partner Firms unique

  • Ascend preserves partner firm independence while providing capital and technology.
  • Jackson Thornton's $2 billion wealth franchise bolsters integrated advisory services.
  • Alpine Investors enables rapid acquisitions like KSDT and Sentient Solutions.

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Benefits

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Performance Bonus

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Budget

Company Equity

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Parental Leave

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

13%
Accounting Today
Oct 3rd, 2023
Ascend invests in Goering & Granatino

The private equity-backed firm has expanded to the Midwest.

Accounting Today
Jul 31st, 2023
Ascend acquires offshore accounting services provider

The PE-backed platform for CPA firms has acquired India-based Sentient Solutions for Accounting.