Tax Manager

About Ascend

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, 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.

As of September 2026, MGA has joined the Ascend network. 

About MGA 

At Miller Grossbard Advisors, LLC (MGA), we do more than provide tax and accounting services. We build lasting partnerships with entrepreneur-led businesses that want clarity, strategy, and confidence at every stage of growth. 

Our highly experienced team works side-by-side with business owners to navigate complex financial decisions, from tax planning and assurance to transaction support, succession planning, and long-term strategy. We take the time to understand how their business truly operates so we can deliver solutions that are practical, proactive, and aligned with where they're headed. 

Quality, collaboration, and forward-thinking define how we work. By combining deep technical expertise with a relationship-driven approach, we help our clients make informed decisions, create long-term value, and move forward with confidence. 

At MGA, we make the complex simple... together. 

About the Role

You’re not just a tax professional; you’re a Tax All-Star. The kind of person who knows how to deliver high-level service to clients, lead engagements with confidence, and thrive in a collaborative team environment. You’ve got strong technical chops, a client-first mindset, and a track record of growing within a mid-sized Firm. 

If that sounds like you, we’d love to talk. 

We’re looking for a Tax All-Star, at the Manager level, with the following experience and strengths: 

• At least 5+ years in a Manager role with tax experience in public accounting 
• Experience at a mid-size firm (40+ FTE)
• Strong background serving privately held businesses and their owners
• Our management team includes well-rounded tax professionals that handle all aspects of a client's needs.  This includes their business returns, personal returns, trusts, etc.   
• Comfortable managing multiple engagements, reviewing returns, and mentoring junior staff
• EA credential required, CPA preferred
• A true client-facing leader — someone who communicates clearly, builds relationships easily, and enjoys solving problems directly with business owners
• A team player who can balance leadership with hands-on work when needed 

This is a great fit for someone who’s worked at the Tax Manager level and is now ready to step into a more visible, client-centered role with a firm that feels different than a large regional or national firm. You’ll be joining a supportive and forward-thinking team that values initiative, integrity, and growth, both for our clients and our people. 

Remote / hybrid options are available. You do not need to be based in the Houston, TX area to apply, but local candidates are encouraged.