Senior Forensic Accountant
About the role
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 profiles and reports for use in legal proceedings and enforcement actions.