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 [http://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 Manager. The individual will drive excellence and
• accuracy to support the company in achieving its growth ambitions.

• LMC Advisors [https://lmcas.com/] 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.