Controllers, Legal Entity Controller, Associate, Jersey City

Goldman Sachs; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs is seeking a Legal Entity Controller in Jersey City, NJ. This role involves overseeing the monthly closing process, ensuring accurate financial reporting related to charitable entities, and working with auditors during reviews. Ideal candidates should possess a strong accounting background, analytical skills, and teamwork orientation.

The position requires an undergraduate degree in accounting or finance and CPA qualification, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Microsoft applications is also crucial.

Qualifications

• 3+ years relevant work experience.
• Must demonstrate considerable energy, focus, drive, and a sense of urgency.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and operate within deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Act as legal entity controller and manage the monthly closing process.
• Preparation of quarterly financial information for leadership meetings.
• Assist in analyzing federal and state tax returns and audited financial statements.
• Ensure accurate reporting of regulatory information to the IRS and state authorities.
• Liaise with other areas of the firm on ad hoc requests.

Skills

Strong analytical / interpersonal skills

Proficiency with Microsoft software applications

Teamwork and collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in accounting and/or finance

CPA

Job description

Controllers Divisional Overview

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 firm’s business. Controllers also ensure that the firm’s activities are conducted in compliance with the regulations governing transactions in the financial markets.

Responsibilities

• Act as legal entity controller, with responsibilities over the monthly closing process, you will be responsible for all reporting, internal and external, related to the charitable entities and the firm’s signature philanthropic programs (10,000 Women, 10,000 Small Businesses and One Million Black Million).
• Preparation of quarterly financial information to firm leadership for Investment Committee and Board of Director meetings.
• Assist in analyzing and preparation of federal and state tax returns and audited financial statements of the charitable entities. Work with PwC auditors during annual review.
• Ensure accurate and complete reporting of regulatory information in reports to the IRS, State tax authorities and Federal Reserve.
• Liaise extensively with other areas of firm such as the Office of Corporate Engagement and Corporate Events team on ad hoc requests. At times, significant project work in support of Executive Office/Office of Corporate Engagement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical / interpersonal skills and a high proficiency with Microsoft software applications
• Undergraduate degree in accounting and/or finance
• CPAA plus
• 3+ years relevant work experience
• Teamwork and collaboration-oriented, with the ability to work independently
• Must demonstrate considerable energy, focus, drive, and a sense of urgency
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, operate within deadlines, and elevate when appropriate