Senior 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 HD Growth Partners

• At HD Growth Partners, we’re a team driven by curiosity, ambition, and a genuine
• desire to make a difference. We bring together diverse talents to deliver
• meaningful results—and we’re always learning and evolving along the way. Every
• day, we strive to align with our clients and help them reach their goals. We’re
• committed to empowering our team to shape their own professional journeys while
• nurturing their personal growth —because we believe that who you are outside of
• work is just as important as who you are at work. We’re not your average
• accounting firm, and we take great pride in that. We're deeply invested in
• making a meaningful impact on our community—and we have a lot of fun while doing
• it!

• Position Purpose

• The Senior Tax Manager is a key leader within the firm’s tax practice and is
• responsible for managing client relationships, overseeing complex tax
• engagements, reviewing work performed by staff, and ensuring the delivery of
• high-quality tax services. This role requires strong technical expertise,
• excellent communication skills, and the ability to mentor and develop a
• highperforming team. The Senior Tax Manager will work closely with partners to
• identify planning opportunities, support business development efforts, and
• contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

• Position Responsibilities

• Client Management & Advisory

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing exceptional

service and proactive tax guidance.

• Manage a portfolio of clients, including individuals, partnerships,

corporations, S-corporations, and trusts.

• Identify tax-planning opportunities and advise clients on strategies to

minimize tax liabilities.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships to support retention and

growth.

Tax Compliance & Review

• Oversee and review complex federal, state, and local tax returns prepared by

staff and senior-level team members.

• Manage tax engagements from start to finish, ensuring compliance and timely

delivery.

• Perform high-level technical reviews and ensure accuracy and completeness of

all tax filings.

• Research complex tax issues and prepare technical memoranda to support firm

positions.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and mentor staff, seniors, and supervisors to support their

professional development.

• Provide constructive feedback through formal and informal performance

evaluations.

• Manage workflow, staffing, and deadlines to ensure projects are completed

efficiently.

• Participate in training initiatives and help grow the technical knowledge of

the tax team.

Practice Growth & Business Development

• Collaborate with partners on proposals, presentations, and engagement

scoping.

• Identify cross-selling opportunities and contribute to expanding client

relationships.

• Participate in networking, professional associations, and community events to

support business development efforts.

Quality & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with firm policies, professional standards, and regulatory

requirements.

• Maintain thorough documentation and support for tax positions.
• Stay current on tax law changes and communicate relevant updates to clients

and internal teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting.
• Demonstrated success managing complex tax engagements and client

relationships

• Strong technical knowledge of federal and multi-state tax laws
• Learning mindset
• Patience with staff and clients

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast pace environment
• High proficiency with tax software.

At Ascend, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all candidates

regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual

orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any

other legally protected characteristic. Ascend hires and promotes individuals

solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.