Goldman Sachs
Controllers-DALLAS-Vice President-Product Controllers
Goldman Sachs, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
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Controllers ensure that the firm meets all the financial control and reporting obligations of a global, regulated and public financial institution. In the Controllers Department, 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.RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:PRODUCT CONTROL ASSET MANAGEMENT DIVISION PRIVATE - DALLASThis group performs the accounting and financial control functions related to the balance sheet and revenue impact to the bank and its private funds from its asset management activities. The new VP will partake in the following:Fully engage and oversee the day to day reporting and month-end / quarter-end closing processes such as:
Recording and maintaining books and records of investment-related transactions (P&L, purchases and sales, and valuation adjustments) and preparation of supporting documentations including reconciliations to the firms ledger.P&L and balance sheet reporting, including coordination with financial reporting and divisional reporting teams to analyze key drivers/trends in business performance.Reporting required information used in the firms external footnote disclosures and regulatory filings related to the AMD business.
Oversee ad-hoc requests from various divisions and departments across the firm.Manage and actively participate in team-wide and firm-wide strategic projects to drive collaboration across stakeholders; push forward automation of processes.Engage with the business deal teams, including AMD Finance, and lead the coordination efforts with accounting policy and regulatory policy on investment deal-related reviews specific to the Real Estate investing activities.Oversee illiquid valuation review for real estate investments and perform independent price verification across various alternative asset classes.Manage the development of junior team members through coaching and mentoring.Partner with local controllers leadership to execute on the people recruiting strategy.QUALIFICATIONS
Basic Qualifications:At least 7 years relevant work experienceBachelors Degree (Accounting, Economics or Finance degree preferred)Preferred Qualifications:CPA or CFA preferred, but not requiredStrong quantitative, analytical and organizational skillsFamiliarity with illiquid valuation analysisFamiliarity with technical accounting analysis specifically around reviewing investment structuresPublic and/or Private accounting experience preferredExcellent interpersonal and communication skills; the ability to clearly articulate ideas and interact with various teams across the firmHighly motivated and adaptable; the ability to work on a global team of diverse individualsProactive; the ability to respond creatively and quickly in a fast-paced, high-pressure, changing environmentAccurate and detail-oriented with sound judgment and integrityKeen interest in financial marketsKnowledge of desktop applications (Excel, IgnitePad, PowerPoint)
ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS:At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.Were committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.htmlThe Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2021. All rights reserved.Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Controllers ensure that the firm meets all the financial control and reporting obligations of a global, regulated and public financial institution. In the Controllers Department, 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.RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:PRODUCT CONTROL ASSET MANAGEMENT DIVISION PRIVATE - DALLASThis group performs the accounting and financial control functions related to the balance sheet and revenue impact to the bank and its private funds from its asset management activities. The new VP will partake in the following:Fully engage and oversee the day to day reporting and month-end / quarter-end closing processes such as:
Recording and maintaining books and records of investment-related transactions (P&L, purchases and sales, and valuation adjustments) and preparation of supporting documentations including reconciliations to the firms ledger.P&L and balance sheet reporting, including coordination with financial reporting and divisional reporting teams to analyze key drivers/trends in business performance.Reporting required information used in the firms external footnote disclosures and regulatory filings related to the AMD business.
Oversee ad-hoc requests from various divisions and departments across the firm.Manage and actively participate in team-wide and firm-wide strategic projects to drive collaboration across stakeholders; push forward automation of processes.Engage with the business deal teams, including AMD Finance, and lead the coordination efforts with accounting policy and regulatory policy on investment deal-related reviews specific to the Real Estate investing activities.Oversee illiquid valuation review for real estate investments and perform independent price verification across various alternative asset classes.Manage the development of junior team members through coaching and mentoring.Partner with local controllers leadership to execute on the people recruiting strategy.QUALIFICATIONS
Basic Qualifications:At least 7 years relevant work experienceBachelors Degree (Accounting, Economics or Finance degree preferred)Preferred Qualifications:CPA or CFA preferred, but not requiredStrong quantitative, analytical and organizational skillsFamiliarity with illiquid valuation analysisFamiliarity with technical accounting analysis specifically around reviewing investment structuresPublic and/or Private accounting experience preferredExcellent interpersonal and communication skills; the ability to clearly articulate ideas and interact with various teams across the firmHighly motivated and adaptable; the ability to work on a global team of diverse individualsProactive; the ability to respond creatively and quickly in a fast-paced, high-pressure, changing environmentAccurate and detail-oriented with sound judgment and integrityKeen interest in financial marketsKnowledge of desktop applications (Excel, IgnitePad, PowerPoint)
ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS:At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.Were committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.htmlThe Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2021. All rights reserved.Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity