Senior Manager

Ascend Group

CAS Senior Manager guiding client relationships and providing accounting expertise at accounting firm. Building trust and offering financial insight while managing a team.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounting and financial management, with a strong focus on client relationship management, team development, and effective communication. Proven ability to deliver accurate financial analysis and manage complex accounting tasks within budgeted timelines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In Accounting Or FinanceCPA Certification5+ Years Experience In Accounting Manager RoleClient Relationship ManagementTeam Development And Coaching

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationCash Flow ManagementGeneral AccountingBookkeepingWIP MonitoringAuditor Management

Soft Skills

Effective Communication SkillsTime ManagementAbility To Handle Confidential Information

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingCross SellingClient Meetings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in Accounting or Finance required
CPA preferred
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and benefits package
Flexible hours
Remote or hybrid options to accommodate work-life balance