Controllers-Dallas-Associate, Financial Accounting-9241556
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Job Duties: Associate, Financial Accounting with Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC in Dallas, Texas. Responsible for reconciliation, preparation and reporting of general ledger accounts, balance sheets, Profit & Loss (P&L), capital statements, etc. to external stakeholders. Responsible for quarterly closing process, including proper booking of accruals and provisions and other balances. Engage regularly with fund administrators and auditors to protect the firm from reputational and other risks. Ensure accurate and complete reporting of regulatory information in reports to the regulatory authorities. Assist in the preparation of standalone fund financial information and disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Safeguard the assets and reputation of the firm by controlling and supporting investment management stakeholders, as well as ensuring that they are in compliance with the firm's policies and with the rules/regulations that govern global financial markets. Work closely with other divisions, including Business Teams, Product Services, Operations, IT and Trading stakeholders. Ensure the integrity of accounting records for accuracy and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles. Provide critical analysis required to ensure that financial information of the funds are accurate. Job requirements: Master's degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Accounting, Finance or a related field and one (1) year of experience in the job offered or a related Financial Accounting role OR Bachelor's degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Accounting, Finance or a related field and three (3) years of experience in the job offered or a related Financial Accounting role. Prior experience must include one (1) year of experience (with a Master's degree) OR three (3) years of experience (with a Bachelor's degree) in each of the following: utilizing knowledge of U.S. General Accepted Accounting experience (GAAP) to produce or review financial information of private equity funds; reviewing general ledger and journal entries to analyze and reconcile accounts; utilizing accounting processes and analyzing financial control infrastructure, control risk assessments, and control framework; investigating fluctuations in both P&L and balance sheet account amounts and reporting periods, including identification, and understanding of underlying drivers during analytical reviews; participating in internal and external financial audits, including demonstrated familiarity with audit trail, audit testing, control documentation processes, and audit inquiries; and using Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint to create reports and perform analysis using pivot tables, VLOOKUP, charts, filtering, data validation, and other "what if" tools. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2025. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. |