Tax Manager

Who We Are

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 Lucas Horsfall

Have you dreamt about a career in public accounting with work-life balance? Enjoying the diversity of clients and the challenging work public accounting offers with the added benefits of professional growth and opportunity for advancement? Have you experienced a culture that is fun and diverse offering an authentic family feel with people that truly care about you and your professional development? Lucas Horsfall is that CPA firm. Celebrating our 68th year anniversary in 2025, we attribute our exceptional growth and low turnover to our appreciation of our people and clients. This growth has provided a need for a Tax Manager - Private Client Services to help deliver personal and experienced service to our vast array of clients.

The Role

As a Tax Manager - Private Client Services at Lucas Horsfall, you will lead fiduciary accounting for our complex private clients multigenerational family engagements with multiple partnerships and extensive trust structures, including numerous sub-trusts. This role blends technical tax review with hands-on oversight of trust accounting and quarterly beneficiary distributions.You will manage clients independently and carry out your outstanding project management, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills. You will participate in training and supervision of staff, conduct tax research, and advise on tax matters. Our company is team-oriented and prides itself on providing quality work and excellent customer relations in a friendly, superior working environment.

Key Responsibilities

Trust Accounting & Distributions

• Oversee preparation and review of financial statements and supporting schedules for trusts and sub-trusts.
• Review quarterly trust accounting, including bank reconciliations and the recording and reconciliation of investment activity.
• Manage quarterly distributions to beneficiaries, including distribution calculations, approvals, and disbursements.