Audit Manager
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Job Location:
Birmingham, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 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 Manager to be responsible for the overall management of audit engagements within the utility industry practice and serve as a trusted advisor to utility clients providing guidance on accounting compliance and regulatory matters. This role oversees multiple engagements simultaneously manages client relationships ensures technical accuracy mentors audit supervisors and staff and requires advanced technical expertise strong leadership and the ability to balance quality efficiency and client service.
As an Audit Manager you will:
- Manage audit engagements from planning through report issuance for utility clients
- Serve as the primary client contact for management boards and audit committees
- Review audit plans work papers internal control documentation and financial statements
- Apply and interpret RUS and FERC Uniform System of Accounts
- Oversee and review Single Audits including risk assessment and compliance reporting
- Identify and resolve complex accounting and auditing issues related to utilities
- Mentor coach and evaluate audit supervisors and staff
- Coordinate with partners on engagement strategy budgeting and staffing
- Assist with proposals client retention and practice development
The ideal candidate will have:
- CPA with 5 years of public accounting audit experience
- Significant utility industry experience (electric telecom water/wastewater natural gas)
- Strong background working with cooperatives and municipal utilities
- Advanced knowledge of RUS and FERC USOA
- Single Audit experience
- Proven engagement management and client leadership skills
- Experience mentoring and developing audit teams
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
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.
