Valuation Controller - Private Equity & Debt

Goldman Sachs; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs in Jersey City, NJ, seeks a finance professional to join the AWM Public Product Control team. You will oversee valuations of private equity and debt investments, support investor reporting, and interact with portfolio managers, Fund Accounting, Operations and risk groups.

The role requires a Finance/Accounting degree with 3–5 years of relevant experience and knowledge of valuation methods (DCF, market, liquidation), WACC and CAPM.

Qualifications

• Finance or accounting degree required; CPA/CFA or MBA preferred.
• 3–5 years of relevant work experience in public and/or private investments.
• Knowledge of private equity and private debt valuations (market, DCF, liquidation).
• Strong understanding of WACC, CAPM, and contingent claims analysis models.
• Strong understanding of equities markets and the alternative investment management industry.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook).
• Knowledge of valuation accounting disclosures.
• Strong verbal and written communication; experience presenting to senior managers.
• Ability to work in a team environment; multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quarterly valuation for private equity, debt and GP stake positions; analyze financials and use DCF and market approaches.
• Contribute to independent third‑party valuation processes.
• Assist with external/internal audit reviews.
• Prepare investor and regulatory reporting and disclosures for financial statements.
• Present valuation committee materials.
• Daily interaction with portfolio managers, Fund Accounting & Operations.
• Develop a broad understanding of private equity markets and the alternative asset management industry.

Skills

Private equity valuations

Private debt valuations

DCF

WACC

CAPM

Valuation disclosures

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

Finance / Accounting degree

CPA/CFA or MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Goldman Sachs in Jersey City, NJ, seeks a finance professional to join the AWM Public Product Control team. You will oversee valuations of private equity and debt investments, support investor reporting, and interact with portfolio managers, Fund Accounting, Operations and risk groups.

The role requires a Finance/Accounting degree with 3–5 years of relevant experience and knowledge of valuation methods (DCF, market, liquidation), WACC and CAPM.