Outsourced Controller

Ascend Partner Firms•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•$85,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Ascend, we recognize the struggles that accounting & finance professionals face in traditional firms—from rigid hierarchies and overwhelming workloads to the elusive work-life balance. We believe your ambition should not be constrained by outdated practices or opaque career paths. Here, you're not just a number but a valued member of a community that champions both your professional and personal fulfillment. Our mission is to transform the public accounting experience into one where work-life harmony is a reality, and where your career advancement is supported by a nurturing network and robust resources . We partner with regional, entrepreneurial firms and provide them with the resources and support necessary to thrive in today's dynamic market. This includes access to growth capital, robust talent acquisition, top-tier technology, transformative leadership, shared back-office services, & more. Founded in January 2023, Ascend attained revenues to sufficiently qualify as a Top 100 U.S. accounting firm within six months of operation. Explore Ascend , where your career soars without sacrificing your quality of life. About BiggsKofford: BiggsKofford is a boutique accounting firm, with approximately 50+ staff, located in Colorado since 1982. We go beyond traditional compliance work to provide our clients with a full range of services designed to help them achieve their financial goals. We focus on closely held middle-market businesses, and our forward-thinking approach helps these entrepreneurs through all phases of their business life cycle, including acquisition, growth, and exit. Clients are served by collaborating across departments and by allowing consultive interactions early in the career of our employees. Part of our uniqueness can be demonstrated by our firm being organized as an S-Corp vs. a traditional CPA partnership. We believe in fostering a work environment where our core values guide everything we do. Our commitment to being solution-oriented, building personal relationships, maintaining professionalism, embracing interdependence, and focusing on long-term success and growth is at the heart of our culture. We’re looking for individuals who share these values and are excited to contribute to our mission.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or proven experience to match
4+ years accounting experience with increasing responsibilities
Excellent Excel, Word, and Adobe PDF skills
Ability to multi-task, switching between clients throughout any given day
Computer literacy with a strong ability to learn multiple software programs simultaneously and effectively
Strong Verbal and Written skills
Experience working in a professional office environment
Self-motivation with attention to deadlines
Excellent organization and time management skills

Nice To Haves

Tax Experience a plus
Experience with QuickBooks Online and Bill.com preferred

Responsibilities

Provide proactive assistance to team members and department directors in execution of department initiatives
Communicates comprehensive financial updates to clients by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate data points specific to each clients needs
Manage day-to-day accounting of multiple clients, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, cost accounting, and revenue recognition, as necessary
Prepare and deliver month end financial statements and analysis for multiple clients
Review the work of others in the department, as applicable
Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of client assets, policies, procedures, and workflow in collaboration with department leadership
Assists with the review of accounting tasks, including payroll, tax preparation and compliance matters; collaborates and helps prepares statements for tax partners for both planning and compliance
Coordinates with external financial, compliance, and retirement funding/reporting activities
Adheres to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) when required
Adheres to ethical business practices
Other duties as required