Full-Time

Audit Manager

Posted on 5/8/2026

Ascend Partner Firms

Ascend Partner Firms

201-500 employees

Provides growth platform for independent CPAs

No salary listed

Tyler, TX, USA

In Person

Category
Accounting (1)
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
  • Active CPA license or actively pursuing licensure and eligible to sit
  • 6+ years of increasing responsibility in public accounting, with a focus in audit
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines
  • Strong leadership and team development skills
  • Applied working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and U.S. Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
  • Experience with Oil & Gas, Government/Single Audit, and/or Construction engagements
  • Familiarity with CCH Axcess and/or CCH Engagement
  • Experience with DataSnipper or similar audit analytics tools
Responsibilities
  • Lead and ensure the engagement team maintains a high degree of accuracy and timeliness across all audit engagements.
  • Review the work of junior staff and prepare more complex sections of engagement files. Set the culture for the engagement team and mentor members in their career development. Listen actively and assist team members in developing goals that support both their growth and department objectives.
  • Deliver quality client service in accordance with GMP’s values to build and maintain client loyalty. Contribute to a positive client and team member experience on every engagement.
  • Utilize CCH Axcess, CCH Engagement, DataSnipper, and other cutting-edge tools & solutions to manage workflow, documentation, and audit evidence. Focus on solutions and creative problem solving to help make timely decisions and improve engagement efficiency.

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.