• Analyze data from marketing campaigns • Provide insights to support growth strategies • Collaborate with growth and partnerships teams • Report directly to the Manager of Organic Growth

Role Description Jackson Thornton, a partner firm within the Ascend ecosystem, is seeking a Benefits Analyst to own the day-to-day administration and strategic oversight of the firm's self-funded health and wellness plans, all employee leave programs, and COBRA administration. This individual will serve as the primary point of contact between Jackson Thornton, its third-party administrator (TPA), stop-loss carrier, and benefits vendors — ensuring seamless plan operations, regulatory compliance, and a positive member experience across the firm's growing employee base. A critical part of this role is leading benefits integration efforts as new Partner Firms join the Ascend platform. This person will manage the full transition of incoming employees onto Jackson Thornton's plans, partnering closely with the broker, carriers, and People Operations team to ensure every new employee lands with no gaps in coverage and a clear, welcoming benefits experience. This is a high-ownership, high-visibility role for a detail-oriented benefits professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment and takes genuine pride in serving employees well. The Benefits Analyst will report to the Head of People and be positioned as Jackson Thornton's internal Benefits Administration function. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field - 5+ years of progressive benefits administration experience, including hands-on management of self-funded health plans - Demonstrated experience with COBRA, FMLA, ADA accommodations, and multi-state leave compliance - Prior experience managing benefits integrations in an M&A or multi-entity environment strongly preferred - Familiarity with benefits administration platforms and HRIS systems; experience with government filings (Form 5500, ACA reporting) a strong plus Requirements - Deep familiarity with Blue Cross Blue Shield plans, including plan structures, network configurations, and carrier-specific processes for enrollment, claims, and escalations - Deep technical knowledge of self-funded health plan administration, stop-loss arrangements, and the regulatory landscape (ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, PCORI) - Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills — able to manage multiple workstreams, deadlines, and vendors simultaneously without letting things fall through the cracks - Strong employee-facing communication skills: warm, clear, and confidence-inspiring when helping employees navigate benefits questions, especially during enrollment or life events - Analytical mindset — comfortable working with cost reports, utilization data, and plan financials to identify trends and inform decision-making - Proactive compliance orientation: stays current on regulatory changes and proactively updates processes and documentation before issues arise - Collaborative and adaptable in a fast-growing, multi-entity environment where the playbook continues to evolve - Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel); experience with benefits administration software and HRIS platforms required Benefits - Highly competitive cash and equity bonus compensation package, including attractive benefits - Start date is as soon as practicable Company Description Ascend empowers entrepreneurial CPAs to reach their goals with an innovative growth model that brings their firms into the new age. Backed by PeopleFirst private equity firm Alpine Investors (~$20B AUM), Ascend is the leading aggregator of regional accounting firms in the U.S., with ~2,800 employees globally and approaching $1B in revenue. Ascend has built a modern platform for regional accounting firms that enables them to stay independent in their brand, approach to client service, and cultural autonomy, while benefiting from the strategic support and resources of a large CPA firm. Founded in January 2023, Ascend has experienced rapid growth both organically and through M&A, having completed ~45 acquisitions to date, placing it in the Top 25 largest accounting firms in the U.S.

• Measure and report on performance across email, direct mail, and digital — defining the right metrics, building reporting, and surfacing what is working and what is not • Own digital analytics end to end, including event tracking and tagging strategy, and partner with engineering to ensure data is captured accurately across web and app properties • Build and maintain attribution and marketing mix models to quantify channel contribution and guide budget allocation across the marketing portfolio • Analyze paid channel performance — spend efficiency, ROAS, and incrementality — and translate findings into clear optimization recommendations • Design, run, and analyze A/B and multivariate tests, ensuring sound experiment design, statistical rigor, and clear interpretation of results • Establish testing standards and a roadmap of experiments that continuously improve channel and campaign performance • Build and maintain reliable, well-documented data models in Snowflake using dbt and SQL that the marketing team can trust for reporting and analysis • Connect and integrate data from martech and ad platforms via APIs to bring sources together into unified, analysis-ready datasets • Translate analysis into clear, well-structured narratives and deliver in-depth, decision-ready insights and recommendations to senior leadership • Partner cross-functionally with marketing, engineering, finance, and product to align on definitions, attribution, and measurement standards • Use AI tools such as Claude to accelerate analysis — drafting queries, exploring data, summarizing findings, and prototyping reporting and internal tools • Continuously evaluate emerging analytics capabilities and recommend adoption where the value is clear • Other duties as assigned

Role Description Support the execution of trade marketing initiatives to increase visibility, rotation, and sales of private label and third-party brands. Collaborate closely with senior analysts and the sales team to ensure execution of brand strategies across the assigned portfolio, focusing on learning, support, and operational excellence. - Support the execution of trade marketing strategies at the point of sale under the guidance of senior analysts or supervisors. - Collaborate with the sales team to implement in-store promotions, activations, and brand visibility actions. - Assist in monitoring brand performance through basic reports on sell-out, coverage, and store-level data. - Identify store-level issues or improvement opportunities and escalate them to the team. - Provide operational support in the use and control of the promotional budget. - Stay updated on trade marketing best practices and execution standards. - Monitor basic brand KPIs such as stock availability, POP execution, and display visibility in assigned stores. - Prepare regular reports on performance and provide support for commercial projects. - Assist in the execution of actions related to short-dated items or tactical campaigns. - Help configure and track promotions in the commercial platform. - Support project and task requests from the commercial or partner brand teams. - Perform basic follow-up on merchandiser execution in assigned zones. - Assist in new product launch activities in coordination with the commercial team. - Help track item codes and POP material availability. - Collect competitor insights at the store level and report findings to the team. - Monitor assigned portfolio and support the achievement of sales and gross margin targets. - Assist in tracking the development of assigned brands, especially private labels, in terms of volume, catalog penetration, and store coverage. - Support SKU-level catalog management by maintaining updated item lists, tracking active/inactive codes, and flagging discrepancies to the team. - Assist in coordinating with POP material suppliers, supporting order follow-up, inventory control, and timely distribution. - Must be able to meet predictable attendance and punctuality expectations and physical demands of the position, complying with Ethnix Group’s policies and performance expectations. Qualifications - 0–1 year of experience in Trade Marketing, marketing in mass consumption companies, or food and beverage industries. Data analysis experience is a plus. - Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business administration, industrial engineering, or equivalent is required. - Demonstrated ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English and Spanish. - Demonstrated advanced mathematical and analytical skills. - Demonstrated ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. - Demonstrated proficiency in office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc. - Basic level in SAP; basic proficiency in Power BI for data visualization and reporting. - Ability to manage time effectively across multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced commercial environment. - TOEFL – English certificate or equivalent. Requirements - This position is scheduled for 44 hours in a regular work week. Additional support within non-regular hours may be required. - Routine, local, or international travel may be required to attend training classes, conduct market research, or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all the daily responsibilities of this position. Benefits - Remote work mode with provided equipment and resources. - Employees must accommodate the proper workspace and internet connection resources. Company Description ETHNIX Group is a drug-free, harassment-free workplace. All candidates must pass an extensive background check. Ethnix Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.