Forensics Manager

Ascend Partner Firms; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Hybrid/Remote flexibility

Generous PTO

401k matching

Company events & activities

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

ATKG is seeking a Forensics Manager to lead litigation, forensic engagements and business valuations for clients in Texas and across the U.S. You will manage engagements, mentor staff, and collaborate with attorneys to deliver high-quality work.

The role emphasizes client service, integrity, and growth as ATKG joined Ascend to accelerate innovation and expansion. A CPA and valuation experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• CPA licensure (ABV, CVA) preferred.
• 3–5 years of valuations, advisory, litigation and forensic services.
• Texas Family Law valuations experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical review of workpapers and reports.
• Oversee valuation and forensic analyses, including financial statement interpretation.
• Manage engagements: planning, scoping, budgeting, execution.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of workpapers and reports from start to finish.
• Supervise staff and provide on-the-job training.

Skills

Litigation support

Forensic analysis

Team leadership

Budgeting & planning

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

Engagement management tools

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 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 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