About Ascend
Backed by private equity from people-focused Alpine Investors, Ascend is building a modern platform for regional accounting firms that enables them to stay independent while accessing the resources of a large CPA firm to help them grow. Ascend provides access to growth capital, robust talent acquisition, best-of-breed technology, a catalytic leadership system, shared back-office services, and modernized equity incentives so that firms can surmount today’s industry challenges and reach their full potential. Founded in January 2023, the company attained revenues sufficient to qualify it as a Top 100 U.S. accounting firm within six months of operation. For more information, visit ascendtogether.com.
About GG Advisors
GG Advisors is a Kansas City area professional services firm located in Leawood, Kansas. We provide advisory services, including tax, accounting, part-time CFO, and business formation services. At GG Advisors, we are willing to help you continuously improve on various aspects of your career. When you choose to join us, you will be joining an environment where your goals are respected and where you'll work collaboratively with other team members to solve problems. We will provide the technologies, training and procedures to perform your job independently and confidently. You'll also have the support of the partners to develop your own personal network of contacts and be actively involved in the community.
In October 2023, GG Advisors made the strategic decision to join Ascend to usher in our next stage of growth. With Ascend’s partnership and shared resources – including technology, training and development – GG Advisors is well positioned for strong innovation and growth in the years to come.
The Role: Client Accounting & Advisory Services Manager
This position is part of our Client Accounting and Advisory Services group, which provides outsourced accounting services for small and medium businesses. The team focuses on professional services, including engineering, construction, dental and medical offices, law firms, tech companies, veterinary clinics, and other service-based businesses. This is a full-time role, with seasonal overtime expected from January through April.
The Client Accounting & Advisory Services Manager leads and oversees complex client accounting engagements, ensuring excellence in day-to-day accounting operations, including month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting, while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and compliance. This role, often acting as a Controller for our clients, drives advanced financial analysis and strategic advisory services, partners with clients as a trusted business advisor, and proactively identifies opportunities to improve financial performance and operational efficiency. The Manager provides leadership, coaching, and performance oversight to associates and senior associates, manages client relationships at a high level, and plays a key role in shaping process improvements, system enhancements, and practice growth initiatives. This manager will participate in both prospect meetings and attend networking events to support client acquisition and firm growth initiatives. This in-office position reports Leawood, Kansas.
Specific Duties Will Include
The Successful Candidate Will Have
While not required, the following skills would be considered an asset
What We Offer
Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports well-being, health, and ongoing professional growth:
How To Apply
Submit your information in the application section directly below! This will include:
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.