Controllers- Dallas- Associate, Financial Accounting- 9303119

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Dallas, TX, USA
In-Office
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Fintech • Financial Services
The Role
Review and reconcile private equity fund valuations, financial statements, and general ledger accounts; prepare and review monthly/quarterly/year-end reporting and ad hoc analyses; liaise with auditors, tax consultants, fund administrators, and internal stakeholders to ensure U.S. GAAP compliance and accurate financial reporting.
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Job Duties: Associate, Financial Accounting with Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC in Dallas, Texas. Review quarterly / monthly valuations and accounting and reporting packages for private equity funds, including fund-level net asset values, financial statements and investor capital statements. Review year-end financial statements and perform related activities. Responsible for reconciliation, review and reporting of general ledger accounts, balance sheets, Profit & Loss (P&L), capital expenditures, etc. to external stakeholders. Provide critical analysis required to ensure that the internal and external financial information of the firm is accurate. Engage regularly with the firm’s external auditors and tax consultants to protect the firm from reputational and other risks. Prepare and/or review monthly and ad hoc reporting requests, including management fee analysis, cash flow analysis, financial reporting related requests, and regulatory reporting. Liaise extensively with other areas of firm, including product controllers, funding controllers, corporate treasury, legal, tax, regulatory, market risk and credit risk on various ad hoc inquiries including new products requests, strategic changes to existing workflows, and also with fund administrators for accurate recording and maintenance of the private equity funds’ books and records. Play a key role in safeguarding the assets of the firm through independent scrutiny of financial information and by 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. Assist in the preparation of standalone entity financial information and disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Perform and review ad hoc analyses on financial and non-financial attributes of private equity funds for internal and external reporting purposes. Ensure the integrity of accounting records for accuracy and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles.

Job Requirements: Master’s degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Accounting, Finance or a related field and one (1) year of experience in the job offered or in a related Financial Accounting role OR Bachelor’s degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Accounting, Finance or a related field and three (3) years of experience in the job offered or in a related Financial Accounting role. Prior experience must include one (1) year with a Master's degree OR three (3) years with a Bachelor’s degree with the following: identifying issues related to internal controls and supplying comprehensive recommendations to management to mitigate company’s risks; participating in internal and/or external financial audits, including demonstrated familiarity with audit trail, audit testing, control documentation processes, and audit inquiries; utilizing knowledge of U.S. General Accepted Accounting experience (GAAP) to produce or review financial information for inclusion in company’s consolidated financials; utilizing Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint to create reports and perform analysis using pivot tables, VLOOKUP, charts, filtering, data validation, and other various tools; independently review general ledger and journal entries to analyze and reconcile accounts, including investigating fluctuations in both P&L and balance sheet account amounts and reporting periods; and identifying and understanding underlying drivers during analytical reviews.

©The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2026. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Skills Required

  • Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field plus 1 year relevant experience OR Bachelor's degree plus 3 years relevant experience
  • Experience identifying internal control issues and providing recommendations to management
  • Participation in internal and/or external financial audits with familiarity of audit trail, audit testing, and control documentation
  • Knowledge and application of U.S. GAAP to produce or review financial information
  • Proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, charts, filtering, and data validation
  • Ability to independently review general ledger and journal entries, reconcile accounts, and investigate P&L and balance sheet fluctuations
  • Ability to perform ad hoc financial analyses and prepare reporting (management fee analysis, cash flow analysis, regulatory reporting)

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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.
  • 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.
  • 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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