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Ascend provides access to growth capital, robust talent acquisition and training, leading quality management resources, best-of-breed technology, AI tools, an offshore captive, shared back-office services, a catalytic leadership system, and modernized equity incentives so that firms can surmount today’s industry challenges to reach their full potential. For more information, visit www.ascendtogether.com.\nAs of May 2026, Jackson Thornton has joined the Ascend network. \nFind Your Home with Jackson Thornton! \nJackson Thornton, an accounting and consulting firm, was established in Montgomery, Alabama, on March 3, 1919. From our beginning, the firm has operated with personal integrity and professional excellence while evolving and expanding to provide more of what businesses need- whether strategic planning, business consulting, technology consulting or specialized industry services. Jackson Thornton has grown to serve clients in six locations throughout Alabama with a team of more than 200 professionals and is looking to welcome more driven, client-focused individuals to the firm. \nAbout the Role\nWe are seeking a Tax Manager with public accounting experience to join our team. Tax Managers own assigned engagements from planning through Principal review, often serving as the client service contact, and provide detailed review of complex tax returns, tax authority notices, and research engagements. You will apply professional judgment to work supported by automation and AI-enabled tools, surface planning and advisory opportunities throughout the year, and participate in billing your engagements. \nYou will also develop, train, and motivate team members - including those working remotely or on shared-service teams - and may serve as a Career Advisor. This role fits someone who wants to own client relationships end to end, build a specialized area of tax expertise, and work with a collaborative team that invests in your growth and community involvement. \n Key Responsibilities \nManage assigned engagements from planning through Principal review.\nReview complex individual, corporate, partnership, trust, and estate returns, tax authority notices, and research engagements.\nServe as the primary client contact and business advisor for assigned clients.\nIdentifytax planning and advisory opportunities throughout the year, not just atdeadlines.\nDelegate with engagementeconomics and team development in mind, including work prepared by shared-serviceor outsourced teams.\nDevelop and coach team members across in-person, hybrid, and remote settings; provide timelyfeedback and evaluation input.\nMonitor engagement progress, staffing, out-of-scopework, and billing input.\nUse AI-enabled research and review tools appropriately, retainingownership of every conclusion delivered to clients.\nRepresent clients at audits, document tax advice, and monitor team adherence to quality assurance and ethical standards.\nSupport business development through referral sources, networking, proposals, and expanded services. \nQualifications \nB.A./B.S. degree in Accountingor a related field.\nCPA license required; EA or JD/LL.M. also considered.\nFive or more years of public accounting experience with a focus on tax.\n Estate and trust return experience preferred.\nStrong federal and state tax compliance knowledge, with experience reviewing complex returns.\nWorking knowledge of tax research, preparation, and AI-enabled review tools.\nProven ability to manage multiple complex engagements while developing team members.\nStrong project management, communication, and interpersonal skills, including withremote teams. \nJackson Thornton offers a comprehensive, competitive benefit package to all of our professionals, which includes health, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, long term and short term disability plans, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, paid time off plan, and a 401(k) plan with a match.\nHow to Apply\nSubmit your information in the application section directly below! This will include:\nBasic contact information\nResume/CV and optional cover letter upload\nWork eligibility and compensation\nVoluntary demographic & self-ID questions\nFor further questions or inquiries about the role, please reach out to Olivia Riley, Sr. Recruiter at . \nAt 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. 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