Ascend
A Senior Associate in the Tax Department at KSDT provides consulting services on tax planning and compliance while managing client engagements from start to finish. The role involves reviewing work from junior staff, resolving issues with tax authorities like the IRS, and supervising associates and interns. Candidates will collaborate with partners and managers to drive client satisfaction and business development in a rapidly growing firm.
Headquarters
Arlington, Virginia, United States
Company Size
51-200 employees
Founded
2023
Ascend is a modern growth platform for entrepreneurial CPA firms, providing capital, technology, and talent support. It helps independent accounting practices scale and strengthen operations without giving up ownership, enabling growth through shared resources and expertise. By combining financing with technology and talent solutions, Ascend accelerates firm performance and client service. The platform’s focus is to help firms stay independent while growing stronger together.
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Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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105% above the average for this role
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