Tax Manager

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 .

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.

What you may receive:

• A work environment built on collaboration, innovation, and trust
• Free comprehensive HMO with nominal upcharges for upscaling plans
• Dental and vision coverage
• Flextime and virtual work options (if applicable)
• Competitive 401(k) Plan featuring a company contribution regardless of individual contributions
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Modern and participative workplace culture

Your duties and responsibilities:

• Building and maintaining client relationships
• Managing tax services with numerous engagements running simultaneously
• Client billing
• Develop, coach and supervise team members
• Participate in firm growth and management
• Seek opportunities to expand learning
• Project management
• Business development
• Other duties as required

Location/Flex options

• Opportunity to work from Colorado Springs or Denver
• Some travel may be required with occasional work from home options
• Expected 40 hours per week with flexible start times

To be a successful candidate, you will have:

• Certified Public Accountant required.
• Minimum 5 – 10 years related experience.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated aptitude building client relationships and leadership ability
• Working knowledge of tax software and Microsoft Office programs

BiggsKofford Colorado Springs Location:

1975 Research Pkwy, Suite 255

Colorado Springs, CO 80920

BiggsKofford Denver Location:

6950 E Belleview Ave. #102

Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Phone: (720) 797-9090

The annual base salary range for this role is $100,000-$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.