Goldman Sachs · 1 day ago
Financial Accounting/Financial Planning | Associate | Jersey City
Jersey City, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $140K/yr
3+ years expGoldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. They are seeking an Associate to collaborate with various groups to develop and manage strategic and financial plans, ensuring accurate financial reporting and analysis.
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Responsibilities
Collaborating with groups across the firm to develop and manage the firm's forward looking strategic and financial plans, including profit, loss, and financial resources
Our team collaborates with each of the firm's businesses, Controllers, Corporate Treasury, and Risk, among other groups at the firm, to gain the expertise required to provide critical analysis to project and forecast financial results
We use our expertise to execute strategic initiatives to provide internal clients, such as firm and divisional leadership, access to financial information more efficiently and effectively
Controllers play a key role in measuring and accurately reporting the profitability of the firm's complex products, services and businesses globally
Professionals work with each of the firm's businesses, gaining the expertise required to provide the critical analysis to ensure the internal and external financial information of the firm is accurate and that the firm meets the financial control and reporting obligations of a global, regulated and public financial institution
Teams are responsible for profit and loss (P&L) reporting and analysis, independent valuation, capital analysis and financial reporting
Professionals in this function have an analytical mindset, exhibit intellectual curiosity and are from diverse academic backgrounds
Corporate Controllers is responsible for external and internal financial reporting for the firm and its subsidiaries, including the firm's earnings release and SEC reporting, daily internal management reporting, legal entity reporting, fund accounting for the firm's investment funds and the firm's compensation accounting functions
Across these functions, Corporate Controllers use their expertise to ensure the integrity of financial information and that the firm and its subsidiaries meet the reporting obligations of a public financial institution
Product Control is responsible for the integrity of the books and records for the firm and the firm's managed investment funds
Key control functions include profit and loss attribution and independent price valuation
Product Controllers partner with the business and provide expertise on accounting, valuation, capital, liquidity, reputational risk, and other regulatory considerations, which play a key role in the firm's business planning decisions around allocation of scarce financial resources
Regulatory Controllers is responsible for regulatory capital, reporting and policy globally
Key responsibilities include calculation of capital ratios, internal management reporting and oversight of the firm's capital planning and comprehensive capital analysis and review (CCAR) processes
The regulatory reporting team is responsible for the compliance and submission of regulatory filings to supervisory bodies worldwide, including related governance and advocacy efforts
Regulatory Policy participates in regulatory capital advocacy efforts and provides technical advice on new trades and existing regulation
Controllers Risk Governance Office (CRGO) is responsible for the dynamic identification, measurement and mitigation of firmwide financial reporting risks in support of regulatory mandates and corporate governance
CRGO also manages operational, technology, and other risks incumbent on the Controllers division
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
3-10 years of prior work experience in a relevant field
Proficient to advanced skills with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
Strong ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
Team player with positive attitude and strong work ethic
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
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 ability to exercise discretion with respect to highly confidential/sensitive information
Integrity, ethical standards and sound judgment
Benefits
Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience.
Company
Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs is a multinational financial services firm providing securities, investment banking, and management services.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1954)
2024 (1685)
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2020 (1572)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6B2025-04-23Post Ipo Debt· $6B
2012-06-05Post Ipo Equity
1999-05-14IPO
Leadership Team
David M. Solomon
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
John Waldron
President and Chief Operating Officer
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