USD 75,000 - 100,000

New York

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Controllers, Investment Accounting Analyst

We're looking for a bright, proactive, driven professional to join our Controllers team in New York, who is keen to use and develop their technical accounting skills to provide high quality reporting and analysis of our entities' assets and profitability in a challenging and varied environment. We're seeking a professional with an interest and experience working on entities with diversified portfolios of real estate equity and debt investments.

Controllers Division Our Impact

Controllers are a diverse team of specialists charged with ensuring the firm meets all the financial control and reporting obligations of a global, regulated and public financial institution. In the Controllers Division, our professionals measure the profitability of, and risks associated with, every aspect of the firms business. Controllers also ensure that the firms activities are conducted in compliance with the regulations governing transactions in the financial markets. As contact with virtually every part of the firm is essential to Controllers, professionals in the division have the opportunity to experience Goldman Sachs businesses, products and sophisticated information technology systems on a daily basis. If you are keen to develop an in-depth understanding of financial services, Controllers is a great place to further your career. The division is ideal for collaborative individuals who enjoy working in a strong team-oriented culture and are motivated by opportunities for challenging stretch assignments. You will receive continuous training, both formal and informal, to ensure your ongoing professional development and have exposure to, and support from, senior members of our team from the outset.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform accounting in accordance with US GAAP Historical Cost and Fair Value, including

  • act in an oversight function of day-to-day accounting of real estate investments and corporate fund level activity
  • collaborate with other GS divisions, external third party fund administrators, external and internal auditors, and other parties to investigate and resolve operational and accounting needs
  • manage and review the liquidity needs/cash availability for the investments
  • prepare and book journal entries relating to daily cash activity, debt payments, fund level expenses, and investor contributions and distributions
  • prepare and review financial data used in monthly and quarterly consolidated reporting
  • ensure compliance with internal and external reporting requirements through coordination with other departments such as financial and regulatory reporting controllers, fund accounting, corporate treasury/operations, and external auditors.
  • proactively identify improvements to manual processes and automate workflows leading to higher value-added work
  • involvement in a broad range of departmentwide projects and initiatives as well as cross-departmental initiatives.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Strong analytical, time management and interpersonal communication skills
  • Proficiency in US GAAP, accounting processes, controls and systems
  • Undergraduate degree in accounting or finance
  • 1-4 years relevant work experience
  • Familiarity with information systems and data management concepts

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • CPA or CPA candidate
  • Experience in Yardi
  • Industry experience in Real Estate/REITs, Investments Funds or Financial Services

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ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

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