Assistant Controller Audit Services

Overview

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Controller, Audit Services to join our Corporate Accounting Team based in Boca Raton, Florida. At the company’s discretion a remote work option may be available within the United States. In this role, you will work under the direction of the Controller.

The Assistant Controller, Audit Services is responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of the company's external audit process, ensuring the timely and successful completion of annual financial statement audits, statutory audits, and other assurance engagements. In this role you will serve as the primary liaison between the company and external auditors, coordinating audit readiness activities, managing audit requests, and ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial information. You will also work closely with accounting, finance, tax, treasury, legal, and operational stakeholders to facilitate efficient audits across multiple entities and jurisdictions while promoting best practices in financial reporting, compliance, and governance.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people.  Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too.  We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of annual external financial statement audits.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and accounting advisors.
• Manage audit timelines, deliverables, and communication between auditors and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate audit fieldwork and ensure timely responses to auditor requests.
• Monitor audit progress and proactively resolve issues that could impact audit completion deadlines.
• Review financial statements, footnote disclosures, supporting schedules, and audit documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Ensure financial reporting complies with U.S. GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Partner with accounting leadership to address complex accounting and reporting matters.
• Oversee the preparation and maintenance of audit-ready workpapers and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate audits across domestic and international subsidiaries, branches, and legal entities.
• Manage relationships with local audit firms and statutory auditors in multiple jurisdictions.
• Ensure consistency and quality of audit support provided by teams globally.
• Monitor compliance with local statutory reporting and audit requirements.
• Develop and maintain audit calendars and engagement plans.
• Identify opportunities to improve audit efficiency, documentation quality, and reporting processes.
• Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to standardize schedules and supporting analyses.
• Support implementation of accounting process improvements and technology solutions that enhance audit readiness.
• Support compliance with lender, investor, insurance, contractual, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Coordinate responses to financial and compliance inquiries from external parties.
• Ensure required financial reporting obligations are completed accurately and on time.
• Lead, mentor, and develop team members responsible for audit support and financial reporting activities.
• Build strong relationships with executive leadership and business partners across the organization.
• Provide periodic updates on audit status, significant findings, accounting matters, and emerging risks.
• Support special projects, acquisitions, integrations, and due diligence initiatives as needed.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. (required)
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. (preferred)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA). (required)
• Additional certifications such as CIA or CISA are a plus.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 8 years of progressive accounting, external audit, or financial reporting experience. (required)
• Combination of public accounting and corporate accounting experience is strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing audit or financial reporting functions. (required)
• Experience coordinating external audits for multi-entity organizations. (required)
• Experience with international audits and statutory reporting requirements. (preferred)
• Strong technical accounting knowledge under U.S. GAAP. (required)
• Extensive knowledge of external audit processes, financial statement preparation, and U.S. GAAP. (required)
• Strong understanding of audit documentation and financial reporting requirements. (required)
• Proven ability to manage multiple audit engagements and competing deadlines. (required)
• Excellent project management and organizational skills. (required)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities. (required)
• Strong relationship management skills with auditors, executives, and cross-functional teams. (required)
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and Microsoft Excel. (required)
• Ability to analyze complex accounting issues and develop practical solutions. (required)