Audit Supervisor
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Job Location:
Birmingham, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 resourcesbest-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 todays industry challenges to reach their full potential. For more information visit.
As of May 2026 Jackson Thornton has joined the Ascend network.
Find Your Home with Jackson Thornton!
Jackson Thornton an accounting and consulting firm was established in Montgomery Alabama on March 3 1919. From our beginning the firm has operated with personal integrity and professional excellence while evolving and expanding to provide more of what businesses need- whether strategic planning business consulting technology consulting or specialized industry services. Jackson Thornton has grown to serve clients insix locationsthroughout Alabama with a team of more than 200 professionals and is looking to welcome more driven client-focused individuals to the firm.
Jackson Thornton is looking for an Audit Supervisor to play a key role in planning executing and supervising audit engagements for utility industry clients. This position will work closely with audit managers and partners to ensure high quality audits timely delivery and strong client relationships. The role requires hands-on technical expertise leadership of field teams and a solid understanding of utility accounting and regulatory environments.
The Audit Supervisor will also supervise staff auditors review work papers and serve as a primary point of contact for client personnel during fieldwork. This role is ideal for a senior level professional preparing for management responsibilities in a specialized utility practice.
As an Audit Supervisor you will:
- Plan and execute audit engagements for utility clients including rural electric and telecommunications cooperatives water and wastewater systems and natural gas utilities
- Supervise train and mentor audit staff; review work papers and provide constructive feedback
- Perform and review complex audit areas including utility plant revenue debt capital credits and regulatory accounting
- Apply knowledge of RUS and FERC Uniform System of Accounts
- Assist in Single Audits under Uniform Guidance including major program determination and compliance testing
- Identify accounting and internal control issues and communicate findings to management
- Maintain audit quality documentation standards and timelines
- Collaborate with audit managers and partners on engagement planning and issue resolution
The ideal candidate will have:
- CPA (or CPA eligible) with 35 years of public accounting audit experience
- Utility industry experience required (rural electric telecom water/wastewater natural gas)
- Experience with cooperative and municipal clients
- Working knowledge of RUS and FERC accounting standards
- Single Audit experience preferred
- Proven ability to supervise staff and manage fieldwork
- Strong communication and client interaction skills
Jackson Thornton offers a comprehensive competitive benefit package to all of our professionals which includes health dental and vision coverage life insurance long term and short term disability plans medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts paid time off plan 401(k) plan and a profit sharing plan.
How to Apply
Submit your information in the application section directly below! This will include:
- Basic contact information
- Resume/CV and optional cover letter upload
- Work eligibility and compensation
- Voluntary demographic & self-ID questions
For further questions or inquiries about the role please reach out to Olivia Riley Sr. Recruiter at .
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.
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About Company
Ascend is a modern growth platform for entrepreneurial CPA firms, offering capital, technology, and talent support to help firms stay independent while growing stronger together.
