Audit Senior

Who We Are

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 We believe your ambition should not be constrained by outdated practices or opaque career paths.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.

Have you dreamt about a career in public accounting with work‑life balance? Enjoying the diversity of clients and the challenging work public accounting offers with the added benefits of professional growth and opportunity for advancement? Have you experienced a culture that is fun and diverse offering an authentic family feel with people that truly care about you and your professional development?

Lucas Horsfall is that CPA firm. Celebrating our 67th‑year anniversary in 2024, we attribute our exceptional growth and low turnover to our appreciation of our people and clients. This growth has provided a need for an audit senior to help deliver personal and experienced service to our vast array of clients.

At Lucas Horsfall, an audit senior is responsible for detailed assurance and audit procedures for clients in a variety of industries. The position involves researching and analyzing financial statements and audit‑related issues and preparing thorough and accurate audit documentation in accordance with US GAAP, IFRS, PCAOB and firm standards. This position will train and develop staff. This role will be achieved in a hybrid environment out of either our Pasadena, CA or Irvine, CA office location.

• Performs field work on financial statement audit and accounting engagements.
• Monitors progress of engagements in relation to budgets and due dates.
• Directs the work of staff assigned to client engagements.
• Assists with engagement planning.
• Trains, supervises, and develops staff on engagements.
• Reviews work before submission to Managers for further review.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops or classes, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed, including special projects.
• Prioritizes and manages multiple projects and deadlines.
• Communicates effectively and serves as liaison among with Managers, clients, and staff.

• 2+ years of financial statement audit experience at a public accounting firm.
• BA/BS degree in accounting or business from an accredited university.
• Experience working with privately held clients.
• Must be able to travel to client locations.
• Strategic thinker with strong organizational skills.

• Master's degree in accounting.
• Licensed and currently active CPA or working towards CPA designation.
• Industry experience in manufacturing, real estate, construction, not‑for‑profit preferred.
• Experience using Caseware.
• Applied working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), U.S. Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

As a firm, we offer great benefits, a competitive salary and tuition reimbursement for advanced education. Headquartered in Pasadena, CA with offices in Encino and Irvine, Lucas Horsfall is a growing CPA…