Forensics Manager
San Antonio, TX - USA
Job Summary
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 named2026 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 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 Ascends shared resources and partnerships ATKG is well positioned for strong innovation and growth in the years to come!
Top reasons CPAs choose to work atATKG:
- 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 forgoodin all situationsand people.
- Team:We make each other hungry and smart.
- Open:Foster trust respect and understanding through thoughtful communication.
- Insightful:Look beyondwhatsordinary 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 youll 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 firms practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources community and industry activities.
- Maintains client confidentiality.
Requirements:
- Bachelors 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 onlocation
- A generous PTO package
- 401k matching
- Fun company sponsored activities and events
- Career & growth opportunities for interested team members
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Ascend is a modern growth platform for entrepreneurial CPA firms, offering capital, technology, and talent support to help firms stay independent while growing stronger together.