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.

About MHP

With over 100 employees, MHP is the largest regional CPA firm in Wyoming and a top 25 fastest growing firm in the US. We are headquartered in Cheyenne with offices in Jackson, WY and Fort Collins, CO.

As part of our MHP team, you'll have the unique opportunity to make your mark on the company and advance your career in the area you desire. Managers and Partners have an “open door policy”, which is rare in larger firms. We encourage employees to get involved in our community as well as with each other—we host several team building and employee events every year, including holiday parties, BBQs, cornhole tournaments, Friday Nights on the Plaza (a Cheyenne summer concert series), and more!

Who We Are

Be a part of something bigger. At MHP, we strive to not only be experts in our field, but also provide superior client service to our wide variety of clientele. We are a team—always willing to give a helping hand to our coworkers when we’re able and will bend over backwards for our clients. We pride ourselves on servant leadership and are leaders in our office and our community.

Who You Are

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a similar field.
• You are a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• You 5-7+ years of experience in public accounting; preferred experience in complex tax with high-wealth clients and trusts.
• You are friendly and professional.
• You are highly organized and detail oriented.
• You are willing to embrace moments of pressure and tight deadlines during busy season(s).
• You take pride in your work.
• You consider “Client First” the heart of client service.
• You possess a willingness to learn and desire for personal growth.
• You maintain professionalism and results oriented—you enjoy working as a valued member of an overall team.
• You thrive being challenged and working with multiple types of complex clients and industries.
• You enjoy working in a business casual work environment and are open to working out of our Cheyenne, Jackson, or Fort Collins offices. Potential for hybrid or remote work arrangements.

The Role

This is a unique and exciting role. The Family Services manager will closely work with high-wealth clients, trusts, and be part of a fast-growing industry in the Accounting world. You will prepare and review tax returns for Individuals, Corporations, S-Corporations, Partnerships, Trusts, and Estates. Must be able to work independently as well as within a team. The ideal candidate must be able to work rapidly, accurately, and under pressure during tax season to meet tight deadlines.

The Family Services Manager must consistently maintain a professional demeanor and will have frequent and direct client interaction. This role necessitates critical thinking and meticulous attention to detail. The ideal candidate should be capable of delivering work in a swift, precise, and pressured environment to meet stringent deadlines. Establishing trust within the team and fostering positive relationships is a prerequisite.

The Duties:

• Prepare complete and accurate returns. Review others’ returns.
• Prepare documentation to support tax return calculations.
• Ability to mentor a team of Associates, Seniors, and Supervisors.
• Reviewing data input, identifying, and resolving technical issues.
• Work closely with partners and keep team informed on status.
• Increased level of client communication while working on their tax return, and potentially throughout multiple years.
• Understand federal, state, and local tax codes.
• Show what you know! You have the knowledge—now apply it to real life situations. Thinking outside of the box is encouraged as well.
• Share your ideas and opinions with your team.
• Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis and apply what you learn to your assigned tasks.

The Perks

Our compensation package includes a competitive base salary (commensurate with experience), retirement plan, health/dental/vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability options, EAP benefits, self-managed PTO, experience-based recognition, continuing education and more. We strongly believe in expanding our certifications and technical skills and have incentives for achieving designations/certificates that bring value to the firm.

For questions or inquiries about the role, please reach out to Alex Harvick, Senior Recruiter at aharvick@ascendtogether.com. 

At 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. Ascend hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.

About Ascend

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 MHP

Big firm expertise with small firm customer service. With over 75 employees, MHP is the largest regional CPA firm in Wyoming. However, since our start in the early 1930s, MHP has been dedicated to personalized customer service to both our employees and clients. MHP is deeply rooted in the Cheyenne community, both figuratively and literally—not only have we been around for over 90 years, but our office is also located in the heart of downtown Cheyenne within walking distance of good food, coffee, and breweries.

Tradition meets modernization. While the wild west may come to mind when you think of Wyoming, and that is a part of our history we hold dear, don’t think we’ve been left in the proverbial dust. Our city is home to topnotch restaurants, breweries, shopping, art galleries, and theater. Where you might see History and Today collide best may be Cheyenne Frontier Days, the largest and oldest rodeo in the world. Hundreds of thousands of people from all over come to Cheyenne to see the concerts, special events, and rodeo each year. If the outdoors are more your scene, Wyoming is not lacking there either. We have some of the best camping, skiing, fishing, hunting, climbing, and biking in the country.

You’re more than a number. As part of our MHP team, you'll have the unique opportunity to make your mark on the company and advance your career in the area you desire. Managers and Partners have an “open door policy”, which is practically unheard of in larger firms. We encourage employees to get involved in our community as well as with each other—we host several team building and employee events every year, including holiday parties, BBQs, cornhole tournaments, Friday Nights on the Plaza (a Cheyenne summer concert series), and more!

Be a part of something bigger. At MHP, we strive to not only be experts in our field but also provide superior client service to our wide variety of clientele. We are a team—always willing to give a helping hand to our coworkers when we’re able and will bend over backwards for our clients. We pride ourselves on servant leadership—we are leaders in our office and our community.

Who You Are

• You are a friendly office professional with 3+ years of related experience (experience in a tax office is a plus).
• You are highly organized and detail-oriented.
• You take pride in your work.
• You consider “follow through” the heart of client service.
• You enjoy working as a part of a team with your assigned Partner and coworkers.
• You get excited when opportunities arise to learn new skills and technologies.

The Role

The Administrative Assistant will work hand in hand with their assigned Partners. This includes answering phone calls, managing calendars and events, drafting and proof-reading letters and documents, and providing other duties assigned by partners and managers. The Administrative Assistant will also have daily client interaction and will need to provide high quality client service.

Your Education & Experience

To best succeed in this role, the candidate should have 3+ years of administrative experience in a professional office environment. Some tax knowledge would be helpful but not required. We are willing to train a candidate who is eager to learn.

The Duties:

• Answer phone calls and assist clients for assigned Partners.
• Manage calendar for assigned Partners.
• Maintain meeting arrangements for assigned Partners (agenda development, preparation of meeting materials, room set up, meeting minutes etc.).
• Maintain incoming and outgoing mail for assigned Partners.
• Draft, edit, and proofread correspondence for assigned Partners or staff.
• Track and manage flow of files, materials and mailings related to client tax returns and other documents.

Your Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• You can easily anticipate the needs of clients and Partners.
• You are a Problem Solver who is fulfilled by finding solutions.
• You are tech savvy – a Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe product (e.g., Reader, Professional), and database management system wiz.
• You naturally keep your cool in stressful situations.
• You work well under pressure with time deadlines and would rather be busy than not!
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• You thrive in an environment where you work with others on a team or on various projects that require collaboration.

The Perks

Our compensation package includes a competitive base salary (commensurate with experience), retirement plan, health/dental/vision insurance, self-managed PTO and continuing education. We strongly believe in expanding our certifications and technical skills and have incentives for achieving designations/certificates that bring value to the firm.

Physical & Mental Demands 

Prolonged Sitting:

• Long hours at a desk or computer can cause strain on the back, neck, and eyes.

Typing & Data Entry:

• Repetitive hand/wrist movements can lead to strain or repetitive stress injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome.

Lifting/Carrying Items:

• Occasionally lifting office supplies, files, or boxes (usually under 25 lbs).

Using Office Equipment:

• Regular use of computers, phones, copiers, and printers.

Mobility Around Office:

• Walking to meetings, filing rooms, or different departments.

For questions or inquiries about the role, please reach out to Alex Harvick, Senior Recruiter at aharvick@ascendtogether.com. 

At 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. Ascend hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.

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.

About MHP

Big firm expertise with small firm customer service. With over 75 employees, MHP is the largest regional CPA firm in Wyoming. However, since our start in the early 1930s, MHP has been dedicated to personalized customer service to both our employees and clients. MHP is deeply rooted in the Cheyenne community, both figuratively and literally—not only have we been around for over 90 years, but our office is also located in the heart of downtown Cheyenne within walking distance of good food, coffee, and breweries.

Tradition meets modernization. While the wild west may come to mind when you think of Wyoming, and that is a part of our history we hold dear, don’t think we’ve been left in the proverbial dust. Our city is home to topnotch restaurants, breweries, shopping, art galleries, and theater. Where you might see History and Today collide best may be Cheyenne Frontier Days, the largest and oldest rodeo in the world. Hundreds of thousands of people from all over come to Cheyenne to see the concerts, special events, and rodeo each year. If the outdoors are more your scene, Wyoming is not lacking there either. We have some of the best camping, skiing, fishing, hunting, climbing, and biking in the country.

You’re more than a number. As part of our MHP team, you'll have the unique opportunity to make your mark on the company and advance your career in the area you desire. Managers and Partners have an “open door policy”, which is practically unheard of in larger firms. We encourage employees to get involved in our community as well as with each other—we host several team building and employee events every year, including holiday parties, BBQs, cornhole tournaments, Friday Nights on the Plaza (a Cheyenne summer concert series), and more!

Be a part of something bigger. At MHP, we strive to not only be experts in our field, but also provide superior client service to our wide variety of clientele. We are a team—always willing to give a helping hand to our coworkers when we’re able and will bend over backwards for our clients. We pride ourselves on servant leadership—we are leaders in our office and our community.

Who You Are

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 150 credit hours or a Master’s degree.
• You have at least 2 years of public accounting experience.
• You are friendly and a team player.
• You are highly organized and detail oriented.
• You don’t blink twice at working under pressure with deadlines.
• You take pride in your work.
• You consider “follow through” the heart of client service.
• Willingness to learn and desire for personal growth.
• Professionalism- clock-punchers need not apply; we do what it takes to get the job done.
• You enjoy a challenge and working with multiple types of clients and industries.

The Role

The Audit Senior will play a critical role in engagement teams performing attestation engagements for clients in a wide variety of industries and of all sizes. Depending on the size and complexity of the engagement, Audit Seniors may lead the engagement team or function in a team led by an Audit Supervisor or Manager. Our attestation and assurance services strive to go beyond just a compliance function. We believe in strong client relationships and serve as a business advisor throughout the year. In this role, you must be comfortable working independently and collaborating on a team. The Audit Senior must be ready to be client facing at any time. This position involves critical thinking and attention to detail, with the ability to meet deadlines.

The Duties:

• Ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously while showing a strong level of ownership.
• Build and nurture relationships with clients on a level beyond just answering technical questions.
• Review associates’ work and provide constructive review points.
• Show what you know! You have the knowledge—now apply it to real life situations. Thinking outside of the box is encouraged.
• Support an innovative and team-oriented work environment.
• Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis and apply what you learn to your assigned tasks.

The Perks

Our compensation package includes a competitive base salary (commensurate with experience), retirement plan, health/dental/vision insurance, self-managed PTO and continuing education. We strongly believe in expanding our certifications and technical skills and have incentives for achieving designations/certificates that bring value to the firm.

For questions or inquiries about the role, please reach out to Alex Harvick, Senior Recruiter at aharvick@ascendtogether.com. 

At 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. Ascend hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.