Ascend · 1 month ago
Controller (Hybrid)
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expAscend Together is a company that empowers entrepreneurial CPAs with an innovative growth model. They are seeking a Controller to build relationships with clients and manage financial operations to ensure growth and profitability.
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Responsibilities
Proactively build relationships and serve as a trusted advisor to our clients, offering accurate recommendations and considerations
Execute on standardized deliverables packages including regular client meetings, general accounting & bookkeeping, complex financial statement preparation and analysis, cash flow management, and auditor management
Monitor WIP within engagement to ensure that work is being completed within budgeted time period
Coach and develop a team of staff and senior accountants, providing actionable feedback and development opportunities
Identify opportunities to cross sell existing clients by partnering with leaders from other service lines
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree with a concentration in Accounting or Finance required
5+ years' experience in accounting manager or controller role within public accounting
2+ years' experience managing client relationships
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Time management and ability to meet deadlines
Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Available to work additional hours when necessary during tax season
Preferred
CPA preferred
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Flexible hours & remote or hybrid options
Company
Ascend
Ascend is a consulting firm that helps CPAs reach their goals.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.02M2025-02-14Seed· $2.02M
Leadership Team
Erin Stahmer
Co-Founder & Chief People Officer
David Fulcher
Chief Financial Officer
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