Controllers, AWM Fund Accounting Private, Associate, Dallas

Goldman Sachs • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments, and individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world. We commit people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Our people are our greatest asset – we say it often and with good reason. It is only with the determination and dedication of our people that we can serve our clients, generate long-term value for our shareholders and contribute to the broader public. We take pride in supporting each colleague both professionally and personally. From collaborative workspaces and ergonomic services to wellbeing and resilience offerings, we offer our people the flexibility and support they need to reach their goals in and outside the office CONTROLLERS Controllers ensure that the firm meets all the financial control and reporting obligations of a global, regulated and public financial institution. Our professionals measure the profitability of, and risks associated with, every aspect of the firm's business. Controllers also ensure that the firm's activities are conducted in compliance with the regulations governing transactions in the financial markets. OUR IMPACT We're a team of specialists charged with managing the firm’s liquidity, capital and risk, and providing the overall financial control and reporting functions. Whether assessing the creditworthiness of the firm’s counterparties, monitoring market risks associated with trading activities, or offering analytical and regulatory compliance support, our work contributes directly to the firm’s success. The business is ideal for collaborative individuals who have strong ethics and attention to detail.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Strong accounting background, including booking journal entries, performing account reconciliation, and performing account analysis.
• Strong Excel skills, effective communication skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage his/her workload such that deadlines are consistently met without exception.
• 4-7 years of experience; Public Accounting preferable.
• Basic understanding of debt and equity investments.
• Basic understanding of private equity funds.
• Partnership accounting experience.
• Exposure to accounting for foreign currency transactions.
• General ledger experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly accounting and reporting packages, including fund-level net asset values and investor capital statements for private equity investment funds.
• Prepare ad hoc reporting requests, management fee analysis, cash flow analysis, and provide assistance with client audit and financial reporting related requests.
• Prepare and book journal entries relating to daily cash activity, investment activity, currency purchases/exchanges, swap settings, debt payments, fund expenses, and investor contributions and distributions.
• Prepare period-end close transactions including mark-to-market valuation and foreign currency adjustments, accruals, and other transactions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees