Full-Time

Audit Staff

Ascend Partner Firms

Ascend Partner Firms

201-500 employees

Provides growth platform for independent CPAs

Compensation Overview

$70k - $90k/yr

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role; on-site in New York, NY as needed.

Category
Accounting (1)
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with major in Accounting
  • Experience auditing Banks/Financial Institutions
  • CPA License or actively working toward attaining CPA license
  • Minimum of 1-2 years of public accounting experience
  • U.S. GAAP/GAAS knowledge
  • Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written
  • Demonstrates an ability to function at a high level in a deadline driven, time-sensitive environment
  • Must be a team player
  • Highly organized, able to prioritize tasks, responsive and polished communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Proficient with business software tools such as CCH Engagement and Microsoft Office applications
Responsibilities
  • Assist client audit engagements, which include planning executing, directing, and completing financial audits.
  • Begin to develop advanced knowledge and other special purpose frameworks, where applicable, and financial statement presentation.
  • Obtain a thorough understanding of generally accepted auditing standards and common audit procedures and techniques.
  • Supervise, train and mentor associates and interns on audit process.
  • Research and analyze financial statement and audit related issues.
  • Acquire a working knowledge of the client’s business.
  • Proactively interact with key client’s management to gather information, resolve problems, and make recommendations for business and process improvements.
  • Perform other job-related duties as necessary

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.