Junior Financial Controller – SEC Reporting

The Goldman Sachs Group; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goldman Sachs Group is seeking an entry-level to mid-level Entity Controller within the Controllers Division in New Jersey. The role focuses on the monthly close, intercompany coordination, and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting for SEC disclosures.

You will work with Market Risk, Credit Risk, and Corporate Treasury teams to support regulatory capital analyses and public reports. A CPA is desirable and 1–3 years of related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Undergraduate degree in accounting and/or finance.
• CPA qualification is desirable.
• 1–3 years of relevant work experience.
• Teamwork and collaboration-oriented with ability to work independently.
• Must demonstrate energy, focus, drive and a sense of urgency.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Act as legal entity controller with responsibilities over the monthly close, intercompany, GL vs. sub-ledger, accruals, and inventory balances.
• Prepare quarterly financial information for inclusion in the firm’s SEC filings.
• Assist in regulatory capital analysis with Market Risk, Credit Risk and Corporate Treasury teams.
• Ensure accurate reporting of regulatory information in public reports to authorities.
• Collaborate with Product Controllers, Funding Controllers, Tax, Legal and other areas on ad hoc inquiries.
• Assist in preparation of standalone entity financial information and disclosures under U.S. GAAP.
• Perform ad hoc analyses on financial and non-financial attributes of consolidating entities.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Undergraduate degree in accounting/finance

CPA (desired)

Job description

The Goldman Sachs Group is seeking an entry-level to mid-level Entity Controller within the Controllers Division in New Jersey. The role focuses on the monthly close, intercompany coordination, and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting for SEC disclosures.

You will work with Market Risk, Credit Risk, and Corporate Treasury teams to support regulatory capital analyses and public reports. A CPA is desirable and 1–3 years of related experience is preferred.