The Controllers division is dedicated to managing the firm's financial and regulatory obligations, ensuring accurate financial recording, compliance with accounting standards, and the implementation of internal controls to safeguard company assets. It provides financial analysis and reporting to support strategic decision-making across all business areas.
- Fund Accounting is responsible for the preparation of monthly and quarterly accounting and reporting packages, including fund-level net asset values and investor capital statements for private equity investment funds. Additionally, Fund Accountants prepare period-end close transactions including mark-to-market valuation and foreign currency adjustments, accruals, and other transactions
- Investment Accounting is responsible for complete ownership of the financial reporting and monitoring for a range of legal entities and investment entities. Job duties include full-cycle accounting and reporting of real estate investment entities and other investing and lending entities owned or managed by the firm.
- Asset Management Fund Controllers are responsible for safeguarding the assets and reputation of the firm by controlling and supporting the Asset Management division, as well as ensuring that they are in compliance with the firm’s policies and with the rules/regulations that govern global financial markets
- Product Controllers are responsible for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting for trading desks and investment products. This involves managing daily Profit & Loss (P&L), conduct independent valuations, and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations. This role bridges front and back office, supporting risk management and providing performance insights for strategic decision-making and financial transparency.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree
- 0-3 years of prior work experience in a relevant field.
- Proficient to advanced skills with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
- Strong ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
- Team player with positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to adapt quickly to a variety of industries and businesses
- Ability to self-direct, analyze and evaluate and form independent judgments
- Ability to effectively interact and build relationships with senior management and global stakeholders
- Commercially savvy with ability to exercise discretion with respect to highly confidential/sensitive information
- Integrity, ethical standards and sound judgment
ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS
At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.
We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.
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Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 0-3 years of prior work experience in a relevant field
- Proficient to advanced skills with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
- Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
- Team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to adapt quickly to a variety of industries and businesses
- Ability to self-direct, analyze, evaluate, and form independent judgments
- Ability to interact effectively and build relationships with senior management and global stakeholders
- Commercially savvy with discretion regarding confidential and sensitive information
- Integrity, ethical standards, and sound judgment
Goldman Sachs Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Goldman Sachs and has not been reviewed or approved by Goldman Sachs.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is described as offering multiple plan options with subsidized premiums and prescription coverage. Materials indicate there are no pre-existing condition limitations in the U.S. summary.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are considered competitive, including employer 401(k) matching and access to financial education and planning resources. These features position long-term savings as a core component of the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-support programs include paid parenting leave, family-care leave, and resources such as childcare support and lactation rooms in some offices. These offerings signal emphasis on supporting caregivers alongside work.
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What We Do
At Goldman Sachs, we believe progress is everyone’s business. That’s why we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices in all major financial centers around the world. More about our company can be found at www.goldmansachs.com
