Senior Forensic Accountant

Remote

At Ardent, we hire people who want more than a job — they want to serve a mission that matters. Our teams support the federal government’s most critical national security and defense priorities, helping protect the nation, strengthen resilience, and advance the technologies and capabilities that keep America secure. For veterans, cleared professionals, and purpose-driven innovators, Ardent is a place to continue serving alongside a team that understands the importance of the mission and the people behind it.

We also know top talent has choices, which is why we back our mission with benefits and flexibility that stand out: competitive pay, comprehensive health coverage, flexible PTO, federal holidays off, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, wellness stipends, and a culture that values and rewards hard work, dedication, and adaptability. If you want to build something meaningful, while enjoying the kind of flexibility and support that you need to do your best work — Ardent is where your next mission begins.

Ardent is seeking a Senior Forensic Accountant to join our team.  

This is a remote position.

Position Description:

 

Ardent is seeking a Senior Forensic Accountant to join our team. This is an onsite position supporting complex financial investigations, fraud analysis, and the tracing of illicit financial activity across large-scale federal matters.

The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in forensic accounting, financial investigations, and asset tracing, with a strong focus on fraud, money laundering, and asset forfeiture cases. This role requires experience working with large, complex datasets, bank records, and federal benefit programs, as well as collaboration with federal law enforcement and investigative teams.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and experienced in applying advanced financial investigative techniques to support litigation, enforcement actions, and fraud detection efforts.

 

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Financial Investigations & Forensic Analysis

    • Conduct complex financial analysis related to the tracing of fraud proceeds, including money laundering and asset forfeiture investigations.
    • Analyze bank records, financial transactions, and other financial documentation to identify patterns of illicit activity.
    • Support large-scale forensic accounting assignments involving federal benefit programs and related fraud investigations.
    • Trace funds through multi-layered financial transactions across large criminal or civil litigation matters.

    Data Analysis & Investigative Support

    • Apply advanced financial investigative techniques using commercial databases and other intelligence sources.
    • Identify, extract, and interpret relevant financial data to support investigative and legal proceedings.
    • Develop detailed financial reports, summaries, and exhibits to support findings and case development.

    Collaboration & Case Support

    • Work closely with federal law enforcement, legal teams, and internal stakeholders to support ongoing investigations.
    • Provide expert-level financial insight in support of fraud detection, money laundering investigations, and asset recovery efforts.
    • Contribute to case strategy discussions and investigative planning.

    Documentation & Reporting

    • Prepare clear, concise, and well-documented financial analysis reports suitable for legal and regulatory use.
    • Maintain accurate records of analysis, methodologies, and findings in accordance with investigative standards.
    • Develop visual and written presentations using Excel, PowerPoint, and other analytical tools.

Requirements: 

    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
    • Minimum of 5 years of experience in forensic accounting and financial investigations.
    • Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting complex financial analysis involving fraud, money laundering, and asset tracing.
    • Demonstrated experience analyzing bank records and tracing the flow of funds in complex financial investigations.
    • Experience supporting federal benefit program investigations and large-scale forensic accounting assignments involving fraud and money laundering allegations.
    • Working knowledge of financial investigative techniques, including the use of commercial databases and investigative tools.
    • Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
    • Strong understanding of financial crimes, fraud schemes, and asset forfeiture processes.

    Certifications (Required or Preferred)

    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification required.
    • Additional specialized training in money laundering investigations or federal benefit program fraud is a plus.

Due to the nature of the work we support, all candidates in consideration for this role must be willing to undergo the government issued background investigation process.

Ardent is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis protected by state, local, or federal law.

 

 

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