Ascend

👥 251-500💰 Private about 6 years agoLogisticsTransportation💼 Private Company
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Ascend is a leading logistics services provider, operating across the South, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest regions of the United States. We specialize in high-performance short-haul shipping, serving the truckload needs of retail, consumer goods, packaging, and industrial supply clients. Our extensive network ensures reliable capacity and density in high-demand areas. Ascend partners with affiliated companies—Ascend LLC, Ascend Transportation LLC, Ascend Trucking LLC, and Ascend Distribution LLC—to deliver seamless, efficient logistics solutions. We leverage a robust technological foundation to optimize operations and enhance customer experience. Our tech stack includes a Content Delivery Network (CDN), Google Analytics, and Google Tag Manager, enabling us to deliver exceptional performance and data-driven insights. We maintain a focus on security with SSL by default, HSTS, and Let's Encrypt. Our commitment to innovation ensures our technology adapts to evolving market needs and consistently provides our team with the best tools available. Ascend values a positive and collaborative work environment, fostering a culture of teamwork, innovation, and client focus. With a workforce of 251-500 employees, we offer a range of opportunities for professional growth and development. Our recent acquisition of Dedicated Transportation Solutions in 2022 demonstrates our continued expansion and commitment to building a premier logistics provider. Backed by Wellspring Capital Management's private equity investment, Ascend maintains a strong financial foundation, providing stability and supporting our ambitious growth plans. We are consistently ranked among top logistics and transportation companies, reflecting our commitment to excellence and the high value we bring to our clients and partners.

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📍 United States

🔍 Accounting

  • A minimum of 7 years’ experience in a high-volume investing or transactions seat (investment banking, private equity, corporate development, etc.)
  • Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier college or university. An MBA or Master’s degree is highly preferred
  • Unparalleled attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent leadership abilities
  • Previous experience leveraging project management software (Wrike, Asana, etc.) is strongly preferred
  • Run a pre-LOI deal execution function
  • Train and manage a team of deal professionals
  • Produce pitch and diligence presentation content
  • Run and evolve the due diligence playbook
  • Build seller relationships
  • Empower deal captains to run a post-LOI deal execution function
  • Manage seller relationships and process timelines
  • Choose cost-effective service providers and templatize their work
  • Own negotiations and closing
  • Collaborate with Ascend’s President and relevant Regional President
  • Underwrite levers of the Ascend Proven Process
  • Empower Integration Leader to execute a repeatable, thorough, and seamless integration motion
  • Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure all aspects of back-end integration are organized and executed smoothly
  • Collaborate with Partner Firm Leadership Team to ensure front-end integration is well-organized and executed smoothly
  • Lead a high-performance team focused on platform M&A
  • Uphold the PeopleFirst operating rhythm
  • Ensure the team is highly engaged
  • Serve Whole-Heartedly
  • Own It
  • Be Excellent
  • Win Together
  • Bring the Sunshine

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📍 United States

🧭 Full-Time

🔍 Accounting, Private Equity

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 2-5 years of experience in relevant roles
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Assist with Organic Growth Lever Development
  • Lead creation of AGM content & collateral
  • Project manage pricing model development
  • Support offshore team deployment
  • Assist in new business/demand generation playbook
Posted 23 days ago
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🔥 Recruiter
Posted 29 days ago

📍 US

🔍 Accounting

  • Minimum 3 years of recruiting experience, particularly in public accounting.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
  • Strong organizational skills and critical thinking abilities.
  • Excellent communication skills, with a strong desire to win and intellectual curiosity.
  • Attention to detail and sound judgment.
  • Proficiency with an ATS (Greenhouse is a plus).
  • Partner closely with CEOs and HR leaders at regional firms to understand their cultures and write effective job descriptions.
  • Own the candidate experience throughout the hiring process to ensure a high NPS.
  • Build a pipeline of diverse, high-quality candidates for various accounting roles.
  • Create effective outreach methods to attract candidates.
  • Evaluate talent through screening interviews and ensure excellent interview skills.
  • Utilize the ATS to run reports and ensure data accuracy.
  • Monitor talent pipeline analytics and take action to improve conversion rates.
  • Negotiate and execute offer letters in collaboration with HR.
  • Cultivate connections within the recruiting community to stay ahead of industry trends.
  • Manage candidate experience surveys to gather feedback and achieve a candidate NPS of 90+.
  • Establish partnerships with universities to access new talent.

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🔥 Tax Senior Associate
Posted 2 months ago

📍 San Diego, CA

🧭 Full-Time

💸 90000.0 - 110000.0 USD per year

🔍 Public accounting

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business with a certificate in accounting from an accredited university.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of increasing levels of responsibility in tax with a regional or large local CPA firm.
  • Must excel at preparation of complex compliance projects for closely held multi-tiered entities, multi-state entities, trusts, estates, and high net worth individuals.
  • Must have an analytical approach and understanding of tax laws and regulations.
  • Ability to identify tax issues as they arise.
  • Prepare complex tax returns for closely held multi-tiered entities, multi-state entities, high net worth individuals, estates, and trusts.
  • Research tax matters using the firm's online research tools.
  • Remain current on tax issues and changes in tax laws.
  • Provide timely, complete, accurate, and well-documented tax returns for review.
  • Interact directly with clients and team members.

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🔥 Tax Senior Manager
Posted 4 months ago

📍 San Diego, CA

🧭 Full-Time

💸 150000 - 210000 USD per year

🔍 Public accounting

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business with a certificate in accounting from an accredited university.
  • Minimum of 10 years of increasing levels of responsibility in tax with a regional or large local CPA firm.
  • Must be an Active CPA with prior tax experience with Partnerships, S-Corps, and Pass-Through Entities.
  • Demonstrably strong leadership skills and in-depth knowledge of tax laws and regulations.
  • Ability to work independently and interact well in a team environment.
  • Lead and manage all aspects of technically complex tax engagements including consulting, planning, and compliance for pass-through entities and C corps.
  • Provide guidance, direction, and leadership to the tax preparation team throughout the engagement cycle.
  • Ensure accuracy and timeliness in the preparation of tax returns, estimates, and projections.
  • Deliver quality client service that fosters loyalty and teamwork.
  • Focus on solutions and creatively solve problems to assist in timely decision making.

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🔥 Tax Senior
Posted 4 months ago

📍 United States

🧭 Full-Time

🔍 Accounting

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
  • Master’s degree in taxation preferred
  • CPA certification is a plus or working towards CPA
  • 2-5 years tax experience in public accounting
  • 1-3 years managing client relationships
  • Prepare and review individual, trust, corporate, partnership, and S-Corp tax returns
  • Review accounting work and make adjusting journal entries
  • Update depreciation schedules and record journal entries
  • Assist managers with client groups and project management reporting
  • Train staff through formal and on-the-job training

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