Controllers | Analyst | Dallas

Goldman Sachs•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Controllers division manages the firm's financial and regulatory obligations, ensuring accurate financial recording, compliance with accounting standards, and internal controls that safeguard company assets. It provides financial analysis and reporting to support strategic decision-making across business areas. Depending on the area, Fund Accounting prepares monthly and quarterly accounting and reporting packages, including fund-level net asset values and investor capital statements for private equity investment funds. Fund Accountants also prepare period-end close transactions such as mark-to-market valuations, foreign currency adjustments, accruals, and other transactions. Investment Accounting has ownership of financial reporting and monitoring for legal and investment entities, including full-cycle accounting and reporting for real estate investment entities and other investing and lending entities owned or managed by the firm. Asset Management Fund Controllers safeguard the firm's assets and reputation by controlling and supporting the Asset Management division and ensuring compliance with firm policies and regulations governing global financial markets. Product Controllers ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting for trading desks and investment products. Their work includes managing daily Profit & Loss (P&L), conducting independent valuations, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. The role bridges front and back office, supports risk management, and provides performance insights for strategic decision-making and financial transparency.

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.
Strong 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 and evaluate, and form independent judgments.
Ability to effectively interact and build relationships with senior management and global stakeholders.
Commercially savvy, with the ability to exercise discretion with highly confidential or sensitive information.
Integrity, ethical standards, and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

Support financial and regulatory obligations through accurate financial recording, accounting-standard compliance, and internal controls.
Prepare monthly and quarterly accounting and reporting packages, including fund-level net asset values and investor capital statements for private equity investment funds.
Prepare period-end close transactions, including mark-to-market valuations, foreign currency adjustments, accruals, and other transactions.
Perform full-cycle accounting and reporting for real estate investment entities and other investing and lending entities owned or managed by the firm.
Support and control the Asset Management division and help ensure compliance with firm policies and regulations governing global financial markets.
Manage daily Profit & Loss (P&L) and conduct independent valuations for trading desks and investment products.
Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
Support risk management and provide performance insights for strategic decision-making and financial transparency.