Controllers | Analyst | New York / New Jersey

Goldman Sachs • New York, NY

11h • $75,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Analyst role is within Goldman Sachs’ Controllers division, which manages the firm's financial and regulatory obligations, accurate financial recording, accounting-standard compliance, and internal controls. The division also provides financial analysis and reporting to support strategic decisions across business areas.

The posting describes several functions within Controllers: Regulatory Reporting prepares and submits periodic reports to regulators; Financial Reporting maintains the integrated financial reporting program and prepares financial statements; Legal Entity Controllers oversee accounting, compliance, and reporting for specific legal entities; Reconciliations verifies the accuracy and completeness of accounting and management information; and Product Controllers ensure accurate financial reporting for trading desks and investment products, including daily P&L and independent valuations.

The position is based in New York / New Jersey. The expected base salary for the New York, New York-based position is $75,000–$100,000, with possible eligibility for a discretionary bonus for employees active at fiscal year-end.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 0–3 years of prior work experience in a relevant field.
• Proficient to advanced skills with MS 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 and adapt quickly to a variety of industries and businesses.
• Ability to self-direct, analyze and evaluate, and form independent judgments.
• Ability to interact effectively and build relationships with senior management and global stakeholders.
• Commercially savvy, with discretion when handling highly confidential or sensitive information.
• Integrity, ethical standards, and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Support the firm's financial and regulatory obligations, including accurate financial recording, compliance with accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Prepare and submit periodic regulatory reports covering financial statements, risk exposure, customer information, and transaction details.
• Prepare financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, and provide financial analysis.
• Oversee accounting functions and financial reporting for legal entities, ensuring adherence to local accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Reconcile accounting data and management information to verify accuracy, completeness, and timeliness; identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Support trading desks and investment products through daily P&L management, independent valuations, and financial reporting.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits and wellness offerings.
• Potential eligibility for a discretionary bonus if an active employee at fiscal year-end.
• Training and development opportunities, firmwide networks, and personal finance and mindfulness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level