Audit Senior

About Ascend

At Ascend, we recognize the struggles that accounting & finance professionals face in traditional firms—from rigid hierarchies and overwhelming workloads to the elusive work-life balance. We believe your ambition should not be constrained by outdated practices or opaque career paths. Here, you're not just a number but a valued member of a community that champions both your professional and personal fulfillment.

Our mission is to transform the public accounting experience into one where work-life harmony is a reality, and where your career advancement is supported by a nurturing network and robust resources

We partner with regional, entrepreneurial firms and provide them with the resources and support necessary to thrive in today's dynamic market. This includes access to growth capital, robust talent acquisition, top-tier technology, transformative leadership, shared back-office services, & more. Founded in January 2023, Ascend attained revenues to sufficiently qualify as a Top 100 U.S. accounting firm within six months of operation.

At Ascend, we recognize the struggles that accounting & finance professionals face in traditional firms—from rigid hierarchies and overwhelming workloads to the elusive work-life balance. We believe your ambition should not be constrained by outdated practices or opaque career paths. Here, you're not just a number but a valued member of a community that champions both your professional and personal fulfillment.

Our mission is to transform the public accounting experience into one where work-life harmony is a reality, and where your career advancement is supported by a nurturing network and robust resources. We partner with regional, entrepreneurial firms and provide them with the resources and support necessary to thrive in today's dynamic market. This includes access to growth capital, robust talent acquisition, top-tier technology, transformative leadership, shared back-office services, & more.

Founded in January 2023, Ascend attained revenues to sufficiently qualify as a Top 100 U.S. accounting firm within six months of operation. Explore Ascend, where your career soars without sacrificing your quality of life.

Biggs Kofford, one of the largest boutique CPA firms in Colorado, primarily serves closely held businesses, nonprofits, and healthcare organizations. Audit Seniors at Biggs Kofford experience working directly with small business owners and executive leadership of the organizations to report on what matters most to them. We create long-lasting relationships with clients and thrive when our clients thrive.

Biggs Kofford is team-oriented, offering a friendly work environment and flex-work options. With offices in Colorado Springs and Denver, our firm is able to offer the lifestyle that fits you best. We are a solution-oriented firm that goes beyond the traditional compliance function of an audit. This leads to projects assisting clients with any number of business matters to help them realize their goals.

Candidates for this position should have a desire to consult with clients on many aspects of their business or organization, well beyond the audit engagement.

• Compensation range of $75,000-$100,000 per year
• Competitive 401(k) Plan
• Flextime and virtual work options (if applicable)
• Fully paid health insurance for employees
• Dental, vision and other benefit coverage
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Continuing education credits
• Assistance with CPA exam and study material

We are seeking an individual who would like to do challenging and interesting work in a nimble environment with a sophisticated client base and real opportunities for advancement. Our ideal candidate enjoys working with clients in a team setting and is a problem solver.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 2+ years of accounting firm audit experience
• CPA license or actively in process
• Knowledge of accounting principles and auditing standards
• Excellent project management skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft programs
• Ability to learn…