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, visit www.ascendtogether.com .
About LMC
LMC was founded in 2010 on the principle of delivering out-of-the-box, trusted, expert guidance. Great clients is one aspect, but it is our even greater staff that sets us apart.
For us, it’s about creating a positive work environment that offers flexibility and growth.
LMC is searching for a Tax Senior Manager. We seek an energetic, self-motivated professional with a genuine desire to embrace this challenging career opportunity to work in a team-oriented environment while taking on a variety of assignments. Qualified individuals will have the opportunity to join our employee friendly corporate culture.
What You’ll Do:
- Primary client contact and liaison; communicate effectively with clients and develop positive relationships with client personnel
- Top review of returns, workpapers and issues
- Handle communication from clients and tax authorities. Advise clients on tax strategies.
- Provide future tax planning to clients.
- Interpret wills and trust documents
- Analyze tax data submitted by the client to maximize the outcome for the client.
- Research new tax trends and regulations.
- Ensure compliance with government tax rules.
- Supervise, train and mentor tax staff; Support the growth and development of team members
- Manage multiple assignments inside an engagement.
- Communicates with Partner on work status and client issues that arise
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in tax or accounting
- Minimum of 10 years of tax consulting/compliance experience in public accounting
- Minimum of 2 years in a managerial role involving clients and team members
- Advanced understanding of federal and state tax laws and regulations
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Ability to fully manage client relationships on behalf of the firm
- Ability to work independently, but also work well with others
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced knowledge of applicable accounting software, CCH Axcess & Engagement preferred
Working at LMC provides unlimited growth potential along with a competitive compensation and benefits package. We also offer flexible hours & remote or hybrid options to accommodate a work-life balance.
The annual base salary range for this role is $200,000-250,000. This range includes the anticipated low and high end of LMC’s salary range for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on various factors, including experience, education and/or skill level.