Audit Supervisor
Ascend Partner Firms
Audit Supervisor
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.
As of May 2026, Jackson Thornton has joined the Ascend network.
Jackson Thornton, an accounting and consulting firm, was established in Montgomery, Alabama, on March 3, 1919. From our beginning, the firm has operated with personal integrity and professional excellence while evolving and expanding to provide more of what businesses need- whether strategic planning, business consulting, technology consulting or specialized industry services. Jackson Thornton has grown to serve clients in six locations throughout Alabama with a team of more than 200 professionals and is looking to welcome more driven, client-focused individuals to the firm.
Jackson Thornton is looking for an Audit Supervisor toplay a key role in planning, executing, and supervising audit engagements. This position will work closely with audit managers and partners to ensure high quality audits, timely delivery, and strong client relationships. The role requires hands-on technical expertise, leadership of field teams, and a solid understanding of utility accounting and regulatory environments.
The Audit Supervisor will also supervise staff auditors, review work papers, and serve as a primary point of contact for client personnel during fieldwork. This role is ideal for a senior level professional preparing for management responsibilities.
As an Audit Supervisor, you will:
The ideal candidate will have:
Jackson Thornton offers a comprehensive, competitive benefit package to all of our professionals, which includes health, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, long term and short term disability plans, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, paid time off plan, and a 401(k) plan with a match.
Submit your information in the application section directly below! This will include:
For further questions or inquiries about the role, please reach out to Olivia Riley, Sr. 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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