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 the 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 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. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (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 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 job offered or in a related Financial Accounting role. Must have one (1) year of prior experience with a Master’s degree OR three (3) years of prior experience 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. GAAP experience to produce or review financial information for inclusion in company’s consolidated financials; utilizing Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft 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.
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Skills Required
- Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field and 1 year of relevant experience, OR Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field and 3 years of relevant experience
- Experience reviewing quarterly/monthly valuations and accounting/reporting packages for private equity funds, including NAVs and investor capital statements
- Experience reconciling and reviewing general ledger accounts, balance sheets, P&L, capital expenditures and journal entries
- Experience identifying internal control issues and providing comprehensive recommendations to management to mitigate risks
- Experience participating in internal and/or external financial audits and familiarity with audit trail, audit testing and control documentation processes
- Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP to prepare or review financial information and standalone entity disclosures
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, charts, filtering, data validation), Word and PowerPoint to create reports and analyses
- Ability to prepare and/or review monthly and ad hoc reporting requests, including management fee analysis, cash flow analysis and 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.
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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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