Assurance Manager

Ascendo Resources; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendo Resources in Denver is seeking an Assurance Manager to join its Commercial Real Estate practice. This role offers exposure to high-profile engagements, leadership development, and the client-facing advisory relationship.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in public accounting, a CPA, strong audit and assurance expertise, knowledge of US GAAP/GAAS/PCAOB, and an entrepreneurial growth mindset. The firm operates in a hybrid environment with in-office collaboration about 3 days per week.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in public accounting
• CPA license
• Strong audit and assurance expertise
• Knowledge of US GAAP, GAAS and PCAOB standards
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills
• Proven leadership and mentoring ability
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage client engagements from planning through completion
• Review and oversee financial statements, footnotes, workpapers, management letters, and other assurance engagements
• Analyze complex client transactions and develop practical solutions
• Work directly with clients and become a trusted advisor
• Mentor and develop high-performing teams
• Identify opportunities to improve client operations and deliver greater value
• Build your leadership profile within a growing national platform

Skills

Public accounting

Leadership

Client communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

CPA

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

Tools

GAAP knowledge

GAAS

PCAOB standards

Job description

Ready to take your public accounting career to the next level?

A leading national professional services and business advisory firm is expanding its Denver team and is looking for an experienced Assurance Manager to join its highly regarded Commercial Real Estate practice.

This is an opportunity to join a firm with a national footprint, deep industry expertise, and a strong commitment to professional growth—while working closely with some of the most influential organizations in the real estate sector.

Why This Opportunity?

The Commercial Real Estate practice offers exposure to complex, high-profile engagements and a collaborative environment where you can build both your technical expertise and leadership capabilities.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Lead and manage client engagements from planning through completion
• Review and oversee financial statements, footnotes, workpapers, management letters, and other assurance engagements
• Analyze complex client transactions and develop practical solutions
• Work directly with clients and become a trusted advisor
• Mentor and develop high-performing teams
• Identify opportunities to improve client operations and deliver greater value
• Build your leadership profile within a growing national platform

What our client is looking for:

• An experienced public accounting professional who brings:
• 5+ years of public accounting experience
• CPA license
• Strong audit and assurance expertise
• Knowledge of US GAAP, GAAS and PCAOB standards
• Exceptional client-facing and communication skills
• Proven leadership and mentoring ability
• An entrepreneurial mindset and desire to grow
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting is required.

The firm operates in a hybrid environment, with professionals generally collaborating in the office approximately 3 days per week, depending on team needs.

Why Make a Move?

If you're an Assurance Manager who wants more than just the next title—and you're looking for a platform where you can deepen your Commercial Real Estate expertise, lead talented professionals, work with sophisticated clients, and continue building your career—this is worth a conversation.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity.

Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.