Controllers:
The mission of Controllers is to ensure that the firm meets the financial control and reporting obligations of a global, regulated and public financial institution. As part of the firm's second line of defense, Controllers provides the critical analysis required while ensuring the internal and external financial information of the firm is accurate. Additionally, Controllers serves an important role in safeguarding the assets of the firm through the independent scrutiny of financial information. Controllers engages regularly with the firm's regulators and auditors and through its strong culture of control and challenge helps to protect the firm from reputational and other risks.
Direct Hedge Funds, Hedge Funds Strategies and Private Equity Group are teams within Controllers that support the Asset & Wealth Management Division within the firm through an oversight over complex private funds.
Responsibilities:
- Safeguard 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
- Review quarterly / monthly valuations and NAVs for private equity and hedge funds, review yearend financial statements and perform related activities
- Support the fund launch and liquidation processes
- Handle corporate, regulatory and management reporting for funds
- Work closely with other divisions, including: Business Teams, Product Services, Operations, IT and Trading Divisions
- Work closely with fund administrators and auditors
Qualifications:
- Related Experience: 4-7 years
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
- Master's Degree in Accounting preferred
- Prefer CA with experience in the alternative investments /private funds market and process management desired
- Basic knowledge of financial statements preparation & review, USGAAP, IFRS knowledge and experience in coordinating with Big 4 accounting firms during audit cycle is desirable.
- Basic industry knowledge and strong accounting knowledge. Accounting knowledge of financial products like Interest rate swaps, credit default swaps, currency options etc. is desired
- Strong analytical skills and detail oriented
- MS Office knowledge (Word, Excel) required
- Able to grasp new concepts quickly and work in a team environment
- Able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize
- Excellent interpersonal, client relationship and communication (written and verbal) skills
- Self-starter, inquisitive, enthusiastic with a strong analytical mind-set
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Skills Required
- Related experience: 4-7 years
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
- Master's Degree in Accounting
- Chartered Accountant (CA) with alternative investments/private funds experience
- Knowledge of financial statement preparation and review
- US GAAP and IFRS knowledge and audit coordination experience (Big 4)
- Accounting knowledge of financial products (interest rate swaps, credit default swaps, currency options)
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel)
- Ability to learn quickly and work collaboratively in a team
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize
- Excellent interpersonal, client relationship and written/verbal communication skills
- Self-starter, inquisitive, enthusiastic with strong analytical mindset
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 — Coverage includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life and accident insurance, with multiple plan options and most premiums subsidized; coverage often starts on day one. Wellness resources, on-site health centers in some locations, and EAP access reinforce the depth of health support.
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Parental & Family Support — Family care includes on-site childcare in some offices, expectant parent resources, and transitional programs for returning parents. Feedback suggests parental leave is very generous, with reports of around 20 weeks paid leave and stipends for adoption, surrogacy, and fertility-related services.
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Retirement Support — The firm provides a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions and broad financial education to help employees plan for retirement. Resources also support saving for education and preparing for unexpected events.
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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
