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Forensics Manager

San Antonio, Texas, United States · Remote OK

Mid level$2M raised

Are you a growth-oriented CPA looking for a firm that values innovation and client service? Look no further than ATKG! For over 40 years, we have delivered exceptional Tax, Accounting, Assurance, and Advisory services to…

Skills: Litigation Support, Forensic Accounting, Business Valuation, Dispute Resolution, Financial Statement Analysis

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Office Administrator

Kirkland, Washington, United States · On-site

$28/hr–$36/hr

Entry level$2M raised

About Sweeney Conrad At Sweeney Conrad, our foundation of “people first” begins with our employees—because we know the success of our firm stems from the relationships within it. We consider our employees family and fost…

Skills: Office Administration, Customer Service, Vendor Management, Facilities Management, Microsoft Outlook

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Audit Supervisor

Tampa, Florida, United States · Hybrid

Mid level$2M raised

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…

Skills: Audit Leadership, Financial Statement Preparation, GAAP Compliance, Internal Control Assessment, Client Relationship Management

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Audit Senior

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States · Hybrid

$75k–$100k/yr

Mid level$2M raised

About Ascend 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 amb…

Skills: Audit Procedures, Risk Assessment, Internal Control Assessment, Financial Statement Preparation, Project Management

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M&A Tax Manager

Irvine, California, United States · Remote OK

$135k–$200k/yr

Senior$2M raised

Who We Are 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 resourc…

Skills: Tax Due Diligence, M&A Structuring, Corporate Tax, Partnership Taxation, International Tax

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Administrative Assistant

Sunrise, Florida, United States · On-site

Mid level$2M raised

Administrative Assistant Company: Confidential Location: Sunrise, FL About Ascend At Ascend, we recognize the struggles that accounting & finance professionals face in traditional firms - from rigid hierarchies and overw…

Skills: Administrative Support, Tax Return Processing, E-filing, SharePoint, GoFileRoom

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Tax Manager

Orlando, Florida, United States · Hybrid

Senior$2M raised

Who We Are 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 resourc…

Skills: Tax Strategy, Federal Tax Preparation, State and Local Tax Preparation, Project Management, Client Relationship Management

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Audit Senior Manager

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States · Hybrid

Senior$2M raised

Who We Are 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 resourc…

Skills: Audit Methodology, U.S. GAAP, Employee Benefit Plan Audits, Project Management, Client Relationship Management

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Manager, People Integrations

United States · Remote OK

Senior$2M raised

About Ascend Ascend empowers entrepreneurial CPAs to reach their goals with an innovative growth model that brings their firms into the new age. Backed by private equity from people-focused Alpine Investors, Ascend is bu…

Skills: M&A Integration, Change Management, People Operations, Workforce Planning, HR Due Diligence

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Director of Accounting & Advisory – Construction

Tyler, Texas, United States · On-site

Senior+$2M raised

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Director, Accounting & Advisory - Construction to lead the GMP Advisors Construction division of our client accounting and advisory team. This role will work directly with GM…

Skills: Outsourced CFO Services, Construction Accounting, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Business Development

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AI Engineer, LLMs and Autonomous Agents (R&D) - Canada

Canada · Remote OK

Senior$2M raised

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…

Skills: LLM Agents, TypeScript, React, Vector Search, Frontend Engineering

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Executive Assistant, CEO & Partners

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States · On-site

Senior$2M raised

Who We Are 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 resourc…

Skills: Executive Support, Calendar Management, Travel Coordination, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Excel

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CAS Senior Manager (Hybrid)

New York, New York, United States · Hybrid

$120k–$150k/yr

Senior$2M raised

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…

Skills: Client Relationship Management, Financial Statement Preparation, Cash Flow Management, Auditor Management, General Accounting

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Audit Semi-Senior (Hybrid)

New York, New York, United States · Hybrid

$85k–$105k/yr

Senior$2M raised

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…

Skills: Financial Auditing, Audit Planning, Supervision, Mentoring, Financial Statement Analysis

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Director of Accounting & Advisory – Oil & Gas

Tyler, Texas, United States · On-site

Senior+$2M raised

Controller – Oil & Gas We are seeking an experienced Controller to oversee and optimize the financial and operational accounting functions for our oil and gas clients. This role is responsible for managing the daily acco…

Skills: Revenue Distributions, Joint Interest Billings, Financial Reporting, GAAP, Oil & Gas Accounting

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Senior Tax Associate

San Jose, California, United States · On-site

$80k–$100k/yr

Mid level$2M raised

Unleash Your Potential: Senior Tax Associate at PP&Co Awaits Are you passionate about helping individuals and businesses achieve financial success? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where integrity and excelle…

Skills: Tax Compliance, Tax Planning, Financial Statement Preparation, International Tax, IRS Audit Representation

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Assurance Senior Associate

Sunrise, Florida, United States · On-site

Mid level$2M raised

Assurance Senior About KSDT KSDT has long been recognized as one of Forbes Best Accounting and Tax Firms in America and one of the South Florida Business Journal’s Best Places to Work. Now, with our exciting new partners…

Skills: Financial Statement Preparation, GAAP, Audit Procedures, Nonprofit Accounting, Staff Supervision

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Tax Scheduling & Planning Manager

Pasadena, California, United States · Hybrid

$80k–$120k/yr

Senior$2M raised

Who We Are 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 resourc…

Skills: Staff Scheduling, Capacity Management, Operational Workflow Design, Project Management, Resource Allocation

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Manager, Tax Administrative

Orlando, Florida, United States · On-site

Senior$2M raised

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…

Skills: Billing Management, People Management, Engagement Management, Client Onboarding, WIP Cleanup

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Tax Manager (Estate & Trust)

Los Angeles, California, United States · Hybrid

$135k–$200k/yr

Senior$2M raised

Who We Are 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 resourc…

Skills: Estate Tax, Trust Tax, Project Management, Tax Research, Client Relationship Management

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Forensics Manager

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San Antonio, Texas, United States • Remote OK

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  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree, professional certificate
  • Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance, Medical Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k Matching, Company Sponsored Activities And Events
  • Posted 10h ago
  • ~40 hrs/week
  • Remote in United States

Responsibilities

The Forensics Manager performs litigation, forensic analysis, and business valuations while managing engagements from planning to execution. They are responsible for reviewing workpapers, leading staff development, and collaborating with attorneys and clients.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 3-5 years of experience in business valuations and forensic services. A CPA license with ABV or CVA credentials and experience with Texas Family Law is preferred.

Full job description

Are you a growth-oriented CPA looking for a firm that values innovation and client service? Look no further than ATKG!  

For over 40 years, we have delivered exceptional Tax, Accounting, Assurance, and Advisory services to clients in San Antonio and throughout the United States. As a result, we have been named 2026 Best Places to Work! We take pride in the culture we have built at ATKG and continually invest in our business and our people to become better together. But we are not just committed to our clients and employees – we are also committed to our community. We have partnered with many great charitable organizations throughout the years, with our focus over the past 4 years on our charity of choice, Kinetic Kids!

And now, we are taking our commitment to excellence to a new level. In May 2023, we made the strategic decision to join Ascend – a tax, accounting, and advisory platform that partners with entrepreneurial CPAs to usher in their next stage of growth. With Ascend’s shared resources and partnerships, ATKG is well positioned for strong innovation and growth in the years to come! 

Top reasons CPAs choose to work at ATKG: 

  • Be on a team that embraces technology and innovation. We proactively invest in new tools and systems to help you focus more on client service and less on mundane tasks.  
  • Benefit from a culture of support. We serve clients collaboratively and have fun while doing it! 

We need bright, motivated, and energetic people to help us continue to grow. We are currently looking for a Forensics Manager who will exemplify our core values.  

  • Positivity: Look for good in all situations and people.  
  • Team: We make each other better. We’re humble, hungry, and smart.
  • Open: Foster trust, respect, and understanding through thoughtful communication.
  • Insightful: Look beyond what’s ordinary and find the extraordinary. 
  • Caring: We take an active interest in our team and clients.  

Who you are: 

The Forensics Manager performs litigation, forensics, dispute resolutions, and business valuations. Manages litigation engagements, fraud engagements, and valuation engagements.  Works with clients and attorneys.  Responsible for client work and lead and develop staff team members for their personal growth and firm growth.

What you’ll be doing:  

  • Performs technical review of workpapers and reports.
  • Reviews valuation and forensic analysis, including interpretation of financial statements and expert witness exhibits.
  • Manages engagements including planning, scoping, budgeting, and execution.
  • Takes responsibility for accuracy of information and work in all aspects of a client assignment from beginning to end.
  • Works with discovery team to reconcile documents and data produced in preparation for submission and proposals to courts, attorneys, and clients.
  • Provides on-the-job training to other department staff.
  • Anticipates and analyzes problem areas and questions that will arise during the project and recommend solutions.
  • Keeps Senior Manager/Partner informed of all important developments and work with the team to document findings and case issues.
  • Developing knowledge of the relevant statutory and family codes and their applicability to accounting principles in performance of forensic accounting.
  • Supervises litigation staff and seniors and provides on-the-job training.
  • Works to develop responsible, trained staff by assisting in recruiting, performance evaluations, developing training aids, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs.
  • Assumes responsibility for smooth flow of litigation process to assure accurate, complete, and timely preparation of all workpapers and reports.
  • Participates in firm’s practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community, and industry activities.
  • Maintains client confidentiality.

Requirements:  

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
  • CPA licensed with ABV, CVA or other valuation industry credentials preferred.
  • 3-5 years of direct experience delivering business valuations, transaction advisory, litigation and forensic services with an accounting, litigation, or consulting firm.
  • Prior experience with business valuations in the context of Texas Family Law, Estate and Gift Taxes.

What we offer: 

  • Benefits (Vision, Dental, Medical) 
  • Hybrid opportunities available or 100% remote work depending on location 
  • A generous PTO package
  • 401k matching  
  • Fun company sponsored activities and events 
  • Career & growth opportunities for interested team members  

Related keywords

CPAABVCVAForensic AccountingBusiness ValuationLitigationTransaction AdvisoryTexas Family LawEstate TaxesGift TaxesFinancial StatementsWorkpapersExpert WitnessAuditAdvisory Services

About Ascend

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Industry
Accounting
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Arlington, Virginia
LinkedIn followers
8,133
Total funding
$2M

Ascend empowers entrepreneurial CPAs to reach their goals with an innovative growth model that brings their firms into the new age. Backed by private equity from people-focused Alpine Investors, Ascend is building a modern platform for regional accounting firms that enables them to stay independent while accessing the resources of a large CPA firm to help them grow. Ascend provides access to growth capital, innovative talent acquisition and development, revolutionary technology, a catalytic leadership system, shared back-office services, and modernized equity incentives so that firms can surmount today’s industry challenges and reach their full potential. Founded in January 2023, the company is already a Top 25 firm according to Accounting Today.

Offices: Arlington, Virginia 22203, US

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About Ascend

LinkedInVisit site
Industry
Accounting
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Arlington, Virginia
LinkedIn followers
8,133
Total funding
$2M

Ascend empowers entrepreneurial CPAs to reach their goals with an innovative growth model that brings their firms into the new age. Backed by private equity from people-focused Alpine Investors, Ascend is building a modern platform for regional accounting firms that enables them to stay independent while accessing the resources of a large CPA firm to help them grow. Ascend provides access to growth capital, innovative talent acquisition and development, revolutionary technology, a catalytic leadership system, shared back-office services, and modernized equity incentives so that firms can surmount today’s industry challenges and reach their full potential. Founded in January 2023, the company is already a Top 25 firm according to Accounting Today.

Offices: Arlington, Virginia 22203, US

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