About Ascend
At Ascend, we recognize the struggles that accounting & finance professionals face in traditional firms—from rigid hierarchies and overwhelming workloads to the elusive work-life balance. We believe your ambition should not be constrained by outdated practices or opaque career paths. Here, you're not just a number but a valued member of a community that champions both your professional and personal fulfillment. Our mission is to transform the public accounting experience into one where work-life harmony is a reality, and where your career advancement is supported by a nurturing network and robust resources.
We partner with regional, entrepreneurial firms and provide them with the resources and support necessary to thrive in today's dynamic market. This includes access to growth capital, robust talent acquisition, top-tier technology, transformative leadership, shared back-office services, & more. Founded in January 2023, Ascend attained revenues to sufficiently qualify as a Top 100 U.S. accounting firm within six months of operation. Explore Ascend, where your career soars without sacrificing your quality of life.
About BiggsKofford:
BiggsKofford is a boutique accounting firm, with approximately 50+ staff, located in Colorado since 1982. We go beyond traditional compliance work to provide our clients with a full range of services designed to help them achieve their financial goals. We focus on closely held middle-market businesses and non-profit organizations, and our forward-thinking and consultative approach helps our clients thrive through mission sustainability and long-term growth. Clients are served through creating long-term relationships and going above and beyond the typical compliance services of a traditional CPA firm.
We believe in fostering a work environment where our core values guide everything we do. Our commitment to being solution-oriented, building personal relationships, maintaining professionalism, embracing interdependence, and focusing on long-term success and growth is at the heart of our culture. We’re looking for individuals who share these values and are excited to contribute to our mission.
To be a successful candidate, you will have:
- CPA license
- Minimum 5-7+ years related experience
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated aptitude building client relationships and leadership ability
- Project management ability and experience
- Business development ability and experience
- Self-motivation with a high level of attention to detail, deadlines, organization, and time management
- Effective communication with all levels of an organization, written and verbal
Primary functions/responsibilities:
- Build and maintain client relationships
- Participate in board meeting presentations
- Manage audits with several engagements running simultaneously
- Bill clients in a timely manner
- Coach and supervise team members
- Assist in creating professional development plans for senior and staff members
- Review audit engagement procedures performed by the audit team in a timely and professional manner
- Participate in firm growth and management
- Provide proactive assistance to team members and department managers in execution of department initiatives
- Adhere to generally accepted auditing standards (“GAAS”) and other applicable standards when required
- Adhere to ethical business practices
- Other duties as required
Location:
- Opportunity to work from Colorado Springs or Denver
- Working from client offices is often required with occasional work from home options
- Expected 40 hours per week with flexible start times
What we offer:
- Annual bonus potential of up to 10% of base salary
- Generous 401k matching contribution
- Flexible schedules
- Fully paid health insurance for the individual
- Career progression, grow at your own pace
- Continuing education credits
- Dental Insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Vision Insurance
The annual base salary range for this role is $125,000-$150,000. This range includes the anticipated low and high end the salary range for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on various factors, including experience, education and/or skill level.
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.