Tax Supervisor
External
Ascendtogether · Pasadena, CAPrepare for this interview
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About the role
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 Supervisor to help deliver personal and experienced service to our vast array of clients. As a Tax Supervisor at Lucas Horsfall, you will manage all phases of business (1120, 1120S, 1065) and individual client tax advisory and compliance engagements. You will manage clients independently and carry out your outstanding project management, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills. You will perform preparation and technical reviews of business and individual returns, 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.
Responsibilities
- Perform initial review of tax senior, tax staff and intern work products.
- Act as primary client point of contact for the firm.
- Identify opportunities for value added services for clients by staying abreast of their business needs.
- Communicate staffing and workload issues to Resource Planning.
- Review and confirm assignment objectives, scope, and work plan with client.
- Resolve work product issues using firm resources.
- Contribute to the development and management of comprehensive strategies to identify and meet all client needs.
- Identify and research technical issues to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws.
- Coach and mentor staff to assist with enhancing their skills and further develop their career.
- Prepare and/or review monthly client bills.
- Anticipate, identify, and resolve complex tax-technical issues.
- Effectively manage expectations, internal and external, concerning changes in project deliverables and/or deadlines.
- Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- 5+ years of tax prep & review experience
- Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Self-motivator with the ability to multi-task and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines
- A strong desire toward career advancement and goal toward future firm ownership
Requirements
- Strong background in individual taxation
- Licensed CPA or working towards becoming a licensed CPA
- Consultative/Advising Experience
- Knowledge of CCH Axcess Tax and Lacerte
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