Tax Manager

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