CAS Manager

About Ascend

Backed by private equity from people-focused Alpine Investors, Ascend is building a modern platform for regional accounting firms that enables them to stay independent while accessing the resources of a large CPA firm to help them grow. Ascend provides access to growth capital, robust talent acquisition, best-of-breed technology, a catalytic leadership system, shared back-office services, and modernized equity incentives so that firms can surmount today’s industry challenges and reach their full potential. Founded in January 2023, the company attained revenues sufficient to qualify it as a Top 100 U.S. accounting firm within six months of operation. For more information, visit ascendtogether.com .

About GG Advisors

GG Advisors is a Kansas City area professional services firm located in Leawood, Kansas. We provide advisory services, including tax , accounting , part-time CFO , and business formation services. At GG Advisors, we are willing to help you continuously improve on various aspects of your career. When you choose to join us, you will be joining an environment where your goals are respected and where you'll work collaboratively with other team members to solve problems. We will provide the technologies, training and procedures to perform your job independently and confidently. You'll also have the support of the partners to develop your own personal network of contacts and be actively involved in the community.

In October 2023, GG Advisors made the strategic decision to join Ascend to usher in our next stage of growth. With Ascend’s partnership and shared resources – including technology, training and development – GG Advisors is well positioned for strong innovation and growth in the years to come.

The Role: Client Accounting Advisory Services Manager

This position is part of our Client Accounting and Advisory Services group, which provides outsourced accounting services for small and medium businesses. The team focuses on professional services, including engineering, construction, dental and medical offices, law firms, tech companies, veterinary clinics, and other service-based businesses. This is a full-time role, with seasonal overtime expected from January through April.

The Client Accounting Advisory Services Manager leads and oversees complex client accounting engagements, ensuring excellence in day-to-day accounting operations, including month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting, while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and compliance. This role, often acting as a Controller for our clients, drives advanced financial analysis and strategic advisory services, partners with clients as a trusted business advisor, and proactively identifies opportunities to improve financial performance and operational efficiency. The Manager provides leadership, coaching, and performance oversight to associates and senior associates, manages client relationships at a high level, and plays a key role in shaping process improvements, system enhancements, and practice growth initiatives. This manager will participate in both prospect meetings and attend networking events to support client acquisition and firm growth initiatives. This in-office position reports Leawood, Kansas.

Specific Duties Will Include

Directly supervise, train, and mentor a team of 3–5 staff members to ensure performance, development, and accountability

Ensure accurate and timely reporting of all monthly client financial information

Oversee and review monthly transactional accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank and credit card reconciliations in QuickBooks Online (QBO)

Oversee payroll processing, including quarterly and annual payroll tax reporting, and ensure timely completion of state and city excise tax filings

Maintain and optimize each client’s technology stack, recommending and implementing tools to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and overall service value

Troubleshoot and oversee payroll onboarding, offboarding, delegation, and high-level payroll record maintenance

Research and collaborate with the State Local Tax team on compliance best practices to reduce client risk

Anticipate client needs, respond promptly and professionally to communications, and regularly meet with clients to maintain a high standard of service

Contribute to strategic direction and change management initiatives within one of the firm’s fastest-growing business units

Participate actively in firm initiatives, culture-building efforts, and additional responsibilities as assigned

Act as the final control point, safeguarding the integrity of financial statements and ensuring consistent, error-free execution of client business processes.

Perform other duties as assigned by the department managers

The Successful Candidate Will Have

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, or related field

6+ years of experience in Client Accounting Advisory Services, accounting, audit, corp…