Who We Are About TSS Advisors Founded in 1986, Tyler, Simms & St. Sauveur has grown to become the largest professional advisory firm headquartered in the Upper Connecticut River Valley of New Hampshire and Vermont. With over 50 employees dedicated to the broad range of clients and mix of services seldom seen in a local firm, we have experience and expertise to assist our clients in meeting their goals, whether individuals or business entities, regardless of their size or industry. At TSS, we recognize that professionals today need to be business consultants, advisors, planners and strategists. We need to be knowledgeable not only in accounting and tax law, but also in business analysis and valuation, estate planning, employee benefit administration and much more. As an independent member of CPAmerica, we have access to resources from the Crowe Global network that consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms. Over the last few years, we have acknowledged and embraced the fact that the accounting profession and industry is evolving. With this, we are taking our commitment to excellence to a new level by partnering with Ascend ! This will accelerate our strategic growth model by providing access to unlimited resources and additional partnership opportunities. 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. The Role We’re looking for a talented and motivated Senior Tax Manager to join a fast-growing, innovative professional advisory firm working with closely held businesses in the automotive retail, construction, manufacturing, distribution, and other for-profit industries. Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated, entrepreneurial person with a team mentality and strong technical accounting and tax knowledge. You will be responsible for leading tax engagements and supervising a team of support staff. Our position provides a unique opportunity for significant growth within our firm, working directly with business owners and their financial professionals. Responsibilities Lead and support a strong portfolio of auto dealership clients, in addition to engagements across other industries Occasional travel to auto dealership industry conferences across the U.S. - typically 3 per year in notable locations (such as Las Vegas, Napa, and Charleston) Provide initial and/or final review support for federal, state, and multi-state individual tax returns for corporate business owners and high net worth individuals Build client relationships and serve as trusted advisor to effectively deliver superior client services Identify opportunities for value-added services and potential cross-selling of other firm services to existing clients Exemplary leadership skills and the ability to mentor, train, and develop staff members Support partner team in practice development; including attending conferences, networking events, and training and speaking engagements Requirements Work eligibility and compensation Voluntary demographic & self-ID questions 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.

• Acts as liaison between partners, clients and staff • Managing multiple projects and client engagements simultaneously while scheduling, staffing and coordinating engagement workflow • Develops and trains staff • Major involvement in firm practice development efforts, develop advanced technical knowledge, and management skills • Ability to make decisions • Ability to effectively delegate work • Maintains contact with clients throughout the year; possesses a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of client's business • Plans, schedules and staffs engagements using firm policies and procedures • Supervises staff and provides on-the-job training; reviews tax returns and related work papers prepared by staff including performance evaluations • Anticipates problem areas of engagement and develops procedures to address those problem areas; keeps supervisors informed of important developments and recommends solutions • Communicates progress of engagements, problems and resolutions to client through written and oral correspondences • Prepares invoices to clients, communicates details of fees to clients and assists in collection of overdue accounts • Maintains knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible tax or other legislation that could affect the business climate • Performs supervisory reviews of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of complexity • Assumes tax preparation responsibility for the more complex business returns • Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate tax authorities

• Lead the development and execution of global tax planning strategies that support business transformation, growth initiatives, and evolving operating models • Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on tax implications of key business decisions • Partner closely with Finance, Legal, Treasury, Corporate Development, and business leaders to embed tax considerations into strategic planning and execution • Support enterprise transformation initiatives to ensure tax efficiency and compliance • Provide tax leadership for expansion into new jurisdictions • Oversee global tax planning initiatives, including legal entity structures and cross-border transactions • Act as a key liaison with external advisors, tax authorities, and internal stakeholders • Drive continuous improvement in tax planning processes, analytical capabilities, and use of data and technology

• Cultivate and manage relationships with principals, serving as a trusted advisor. • Act as a key point of contact on principal tax-related matters. • Oversee and coordinate electronic filing (e-filing) of tax returns and extensions. • Review, assemble, and validate tax documents ensuring accuracy and completeness. • Direct processes for maintaining client records, both digital and physical. • Design, implement, and manage workflows to support tax operations. • Lead initiatives and special projects that improve service delivery.