Tax Manager

About Ascend

Ascend empowers entrepreneurial CPAs to reach their goals with an innovative growth model that brings their firms into the new age. Backed by private equity from people-focused Alpine Investors, Ascend is building a modern platform for regional accounting firms that enables them to stay independent while accessing the resources of a large CPA firm to help them grow. Ascend provides access to growth capital, robust talent acquisition, best-of-breed technology, a catalytic leadership system, shared back-office services, and modernized equity incentives so that firms can surmount today’s industry challenges and reach their full potential. Founded in January 2023, the company attained revenues sufficient to qualify it as a Top 100 U.S. accounting firm within six months of operation. For more information, visit 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 Manager. . The individual will drive excellence and accuracy to support the company in achieving its growth ambitions.

LMC Advisors is an integrated and comprehensive financial and tax advisory company, primarily focused on servicing entrepreneurial business and their owners. We pride ourselves on providing white glove service to our clients and supporting them in achieving their dreams. We have BIG dreams and are looking for a team player and leader to drive this critical function.

What You’ll Do:

• Primary client contact and liaison; communicate effectively with clients and develop positive relationships with client personnel
• 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 7 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 $150,000-185,000. 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.