Audit Senior

<hr> <p><strong>Who We Are</strong></p> <p><strong><em>About Ascend</em></strong></p> <p>Backed by private equity from people-focused Alpine Investors, Ascend is building a dynamic platform for regional accounting firms that enables them to stay independent while accessing the resources of a Top 25 firm to help them grow. Ascend provides access to growth capital, robust talent acquisition and training, leading quality management resources,&nbsp;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 <a href="http://www.ascendtogether.com/">www.ascendtogether.com</a>.</p> <p><strong><em>About Lucas Horsfall</em></strong></p> <p>Have you dreamt about a career in public accounting with work-life balance? Enjoying the diversity of clients and the challenging work public accounting offers with the added benefits of professional growth and opportunity for advancement? Have you experienced a culture that is fun and diverse offering an authentic family feel with people that truly care about you and your professional development? <a href="https://www.lucashorsfall.com/"><strong>Lucas Horsfall</strong></a> is that CPA firm. Celebrating our 68th year anniversary in 2025, we attribute our exceptional growth and low turnover to our appreciation of our people and clients. This growth has provided a need for an audit senior to help deliver personal and experienced service to our vast array of clients.</p> <p><strong>The Role</strong></p> <p>At Lucas Horsfall, an Audit Senior is in-charge of assurance engagements and the engagement files for clients in a variety of industries. The position involves engagement planning, fieldwork, analyzing financial statements, and the related documentation in a close team environment. The position also includes the research of audit and accounting related issues and preparing thorough and accurate documentation in accordance with US GAAP, GAAS, and firm standards. This position will lead, train and develop staff. This role will be achieved in a hybrid environment out of either our Pasadena, CA or Irvine, CA office locations.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Engagement team leader with In-Charge responsibilities on complete assurance engagements including planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, analytics, and financial statement preparation / review.</li> <li>Independent ownership of audit engagements and coordination of daily workflow.</li> <li>Manages day-to-day client relationships with prompt