Goldman Sachs Controllers Investment Accounting Analyst New York 

United States, New York, New York 

77329640

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform accounting in accordance with US GAAP Historical Cost and Fair Value, including:

• act in an oversight function of day-to-day accounting of real estate investments and corporate fund level activity
• collaborate with other GS divisions, external third party fund administrators, external and internal auditors, and other parties to investigate and resolve operational and accounting needs
• manage and review the liquidity needs/cash availability for the investments
• prepare and book journal entries relating to daily cash activity, debt payments, fund level expenses, and investor contributions and distributions
• prepare and review financial data used in monthly and quarterly consolidated reporting
• ensure compliance with internal and external reporting requirements through coordination with other departments such as financial and regulatory reporting controllers, fund accounting, corporate treasury/operations, and external auditors.
• proactively identify improvements to manual processes and automate workflows leading to higher value-added work
• involvement in a broad range of department–wide projects and initiatives as well as cross-departmental initiatives.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong analytical, time management and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in US GAAP, accounting processes, controls and systems
• Undergraduate degree in accounting or finance
• 1-4 years relevant work experience
• Familiarity with information systems and data management concepts

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CPA or CPA candidate
• Experience in Yardi
• Industry experience in Real Estate/REITs, Investments Funds or Financial Services