Strong knowledge of accounting principles and tax regulations
Excellent leadership and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively and supervise junior staff
Responsibilities
Manage and lead client engagements in audit and tax services
Plan and supervise all phases of audit and tax engagements
Train, mentor, and evaluate junior staff members
Engage directly with clients and build relationships
Communicate clients' needs effectively for exceptional service
Maintain high technical and professional standards
Oversee multiple client engagements while ensuring timely deliverables
Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes
Benefits
Access to growth capital for personal and professional development
Support from a comprehensive talent acquisition and training program
Utilization of leading technology and AI tools
Opportunity to work within a collaborative, people-focused culture
Resources for quality management and modernized equity incentives
Full Job Description
Walter Shuffain is looking to bring on a Tax Supervisor. Supervisors at Walter Shuffain are the heart of our team. They are responsible for performing both audit and tax engagements with little supervision. They also direct and review the work of staff accountants. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in overseeing the execution of audit and tax engagements, managing staff, and ensuring the highest level of service quality.
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.
Essential Functions:
Play a key role in managing client engagements, leading teams, and ensuring the successful execution of audit and tax services.
Plan, coordinate, and supervise the various phases of audit and tax engagements and assume responsibility for the end work product.
Train, mentor, and evaluate junior staff members, providing guidance and support to enhance their professional growth.
Work directly with clients throughout the engagement, including participation in client meetings, and foster client relationships throughout the year.
Communicate effectively with clients to understand their needs and deliver exceptional service.
Maintain the highest technical and professional standards.
Ability to work in a dynamic environment and Oversee multiple client engagements across industries, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices.
Provide performance feedback and assist in staff evaluations.
Promote a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Education, Skills and Experience:
5+ years of auditing and tax experience.
Bachelors in Accounting, CPA Certification preferred.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and tax regulations.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Must be a team player as well as be able to supervise junior staff.
