Tax Manager Lebanon, NH; Remote

Founded in 1986, Tyler, Simms & St. Sauveur has grown to become the largest professional advisory firm headquartered in the Upper Connecticut River Valley of New Hampshire and Vermont. With over 50 employees dedicated to a broad range of clients and a mix of services seldom seen in a local firm, we assist our clients in meeting their goals, whether individuals or business entities, regardless of their size or industry.

At TSS, we recognize that professionals today need to be business consultants, advisors, planners and strategists. We need to be knowledgeable not only in accounting and tax law, but also in business analysis and valuation, estate planning, employee benefit administration and much more.
Ascend accelerates our strategic growth model by providing access to unlimited resources and additional partnership opportunities.

Ascend empowers entrepreneurial CPAs to reach their goals with an innovative growth model that brings our partner firms into the new age. Backed by private equity, Ascend is building a modern platform for regional accounting firms that enables them to stay independent while accessing the resources of a large firm, including growth capital, robust talent acquisition, best‑of‑breed technology, a catalytic leadership system, shared back‑office services, and modernized equity incentives.

We’re looking for a talented and motivated Tax Manager to join a fast‑growing, innovative professional advisory firm working with closely held businesses in the automotive retail, construction, manufacturing, distribution, and other for‑profit industries. Our ideal candidate is a self‑motivated, entrepreneurial person with a team mentality and strong technical accounting and tax knowledge. You will lead tax engagements and supervise a team of support staff, working directly with business owners and their financial professionals.

• Lead and support a strong portfolio of auto dealership clients and engagements across other industries.
• Occasional travel to auto dealership industry conferences across the U.S. – typically 3 per year in notable locations.
• Provide initial and/or final review support for federal, state, and multi‑state individual tax returns for corporate business owners and high net worth individuals.
• Build client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor to deliver superior client services.
• Identify opportunities for value‑added services and potential cross‑selling of other firm services to existing clients.
• Exemplary leadership skills and the ability to mentor, train, and develop staff members.
• Support partner team in practice development, including attending conferences, networking events, and training and speaking engagements.

• 7+ years of experience preparing and reviewing corporate and individual income tax returns.
• Active CPA or EA.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Proficient in project management including scheduling, budgeting, client correspondence, and research.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Integrity within a professional environment.

• Experience with CCH Axcess tax and Knowledge Coach.
• Familiarity with automotive retail industry.

This role can be based out of our Lebanon, NH office or remote.

• Unlimited PTO
• Health, Vision, Dental, and voluntary insurance options
• 401(k) and match
• Performance Bonus
• Annual Community Day + additional 8 community hours
• Holiday donation drives and charity initiatives
• Monthly casual gatherings, annual summer get‑together, and annual holiday party locally
• Commitment to professional development
• Equity Program eligibility at Senior Manager Level and top performing Managers

Submit your information in the application section directly below! This will include:

• Basic contact information
• Resume/CV and optional cover letter upload
• Work eligibility and compensation
• Voluntary demographic & self‑

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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.