“The Accountant” follows the story of Christian Wolff (played by Ben Affleck), a highly skilled and autistic forensic accountant who uncooks the books for criminal organizations. As the movie progresses, it becomes clear that Christian is not only a mathematical genius but also a highly trained combatant.
In the climax of the film, Christian uncovers a conspiracy within a robotics company called Living Robotics. He discovers that Lamar Blackburn (played by John Lithgow), the CEO of the company, has been embezzling money and covering it up with the help of his sister, Rita Blackburn (played by Jean Smart).
Throughout the movie, Treasury Department agent Ray King (played by J.K. Simmons) is investigating Christian’s activities. King is aware of Christian’s existence and has been trying to uncover his identity.
As Christian delves deeper into the conspiracy, he becomes a target for hired assassins. Brax (played by Jon Bernthal), another assassin, is sent to eliminate Christian, leading to a tense and action-packed confrontation.
In the final act, it is revealed that King, while investigating Christian, had actually been protecting him. King had figured out that Christian was targeting criminals who exploited the system, and he decided to turn a blind eye to Christian’s activities.
In the end, Christian successfully exposes the corruption within Living Robotics, leading to legal consequences for the Blackburn siblings. Meanwhile, Brax, who has a personal history with Christian, manages to survive the encounter and escapes.
The movie concludes with Christian continuing his work as a freelance accountant, taking on new clients and righting financial wrongs. It’s hinted that he may be involved in other clandestine activities to help those in need. The film leaves Christian’s future endeavors somewhat open-ended, suggesting that he will continue using his unique skills to serve justice in his own way.