Reach Your Goals with Ascend!
By joining an Ascend firm, you are stepping into an entirely new ecosystem for advancing your career.
Life at an Ascend Partner Firm
Ascend enables regional accounting firms to stay independent and preserve their culture while providing the resources of a large firm to foster growth in all forms – from better technology to exciting equity programs and enhanced leadership development opportunities. We partner with the best: our firms are consistently ranked on Best Places to Work lists and receive ongoing investment from Ascend to ensure effective firm leadership.
By joining an Ascend firm, you become part of a community that prioritizes both your professional development and personal well-being.
Perks & Benefits Across All Ascend Firms
People who do great work deserve great support
In addition to our perks and benefits listed below, each of our firms has special programs and perks that they maintain as part of Ascend's independence model; these benefits are informed by their long legacies and create the unique culture their employees love.
Technology
With a focus on AI, automation, and other technology solutions, we aim to streamline processes so more of your time is spent on rewarding work.
Rising Star Program
We’ve created an in-house leadership development program – complete with engaging learning, workshops, events, and networking opportunities – with the goal of accelerating top performers along their path to partner.
Health & Wellness
We prioritize the well-being of our people by providing comprehensive health benefits and resources that encourage a balanced lifestyle. We cultivate a resilient and engaged community where people thrive.
Career Development
Through individualized career paths and learning plans, we help you achieve your personal and professional ambitions.
Strong Leadership & Culture
We empower leaders who foster a culture of trust, collaboration, and innovation. By prioritizing growth and teamwork, we create an environment where people thrive, ideas flourish, and success is shared.
Community
Joining an Ascend firm means that you are joining an inspiring, growth-oriented community of peers – both at your firm and within the network of Ascend Partner firms – to learn from and grow with.
PeopleFirst Program
We take time away from working “in” the business to work “on” the business, reflecting and celebrating as a team.
Equity Ownership
We have pioneered a first-of-its-kind equity buy-in program within the industry, making ownership more accessible, attainable, and rewarding, earlier in your career.
Never Sold
Our firms are built to last, not to be sold. We remain committed to our people, ensuring a stable and supportive environment where you're valued as more than just a number.
What Drives Us to Serve our Firms
At Ascend Partner Services — the team that works across our network of partner firms — our values are fundamental to how we operate. They guide us not only in what we aim to achieve but how we achieve it in partnership with each of our firms.
Your Best Work Starts Here
See below for opportunities at our partner firms and at Ascend Partner Services.
Our People are Driven by Purpose and Passion
Recognition
Ascend and our firms are proud to be recognized as great places to work.
