The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc

Controllers, Private Valuation Oversight/Product Control, Associate, New York

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc • $85K — $140K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
4 days ago
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of relevant experience in financial control or reporting
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance preferred
  • CPA or CFA certification is preferred, but not mandatory
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills
  • Prior experience in illiquid valuation analysis or alternative investments is a plus
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proactive and able to adapt in fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

  • Support day-to-day financial reporting and month-end closing processes
  • Maintain investment transaction records, including P&L and valuation adjustments
  • Handle P&L and balance sheet reporting, analyzing business performance drivers/trends
  • Submit information for external footnote disclosures and regulatory filings
  • Respond to ad-hoc requests from various divisions across the firm
  • Participate in strategic initiatives for process improvement and automation
  • Perform illiquid equity valuation reviews and prepare valuation materials for stakeholders

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness offerings
  • Generous paid time off policies
  • Retirement savings plans with company match
  • Employee resources and support programs
  • Educational assistance and professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
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.

PRODUCT CONTROL - ASSET MANAGEMENT DIVISION - PRIVATE

The successful candidate will join the Asset & Wealth Management (AWM) Private Product Control team, which is responsible for financial reporting, valuation oversight, and control functions for private equity strategies across the firm's alternative investment platforms.

The role will support the valuation and independent price verification of illiquid private investments across various equity strategies, through analysis of valuation inputs, review of third-party pricing, and preparation of valuation support for fair value reviews.

The candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams including but not limited to Operations, Risk, Fund Accounting, Legal, Compliance, and Engineering to ensure accurate valuation, reporting, and controls, while supporting investor and regulatory reporting requirements.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITES
  • Support day-to-day reporting and month-end / quarter-end closing processes for the team, such as:
  • Maintain books and records (PARA) of investment-related transactions (P&L, purchases and sales and valuation adjustments) and of supporting documentation including reconciliations to the firm's general ledger.
  • Handle P&L and balance sheet reporting, including coordination with financial reporting and divisional reporting teams to analyze key drivers/trends in business performance.
  • Perform the submission of information used in the firm's external footnote disclosures and regulatory filings related to AWM's alternative investment business.
  • Respond to ad-hoc requests from various divisions and departments across the firm.
  • Participate in teamwide and firmwide strategic initiatives focused on process improvement and automation to drive collaboration across stakeholders.
  • Perform illiquid equity valuation reviews across multiple alternative asset classes and strategies, including growth equity, private equity, infrastructure equity, and other equity strategies.
  • Prepare valuation materials and sensitivity analyses, including presentations to senior stakeholders in Controllers and AWM.
  • Apply various valuation approaches in analysis including Market approach (public comps, precedent transactions, index proxies), Income approach (DCF, scenario-based analyses), Net asset value and hybrid methodologies, where applicable.
  • Conduct independent price verification (IPV) and reasonableness assessments, including review of third-party valuation materials, internal deal team assumptions, and market-driven benchmarks
  • Perform deal-related reviews by leading coordination efforts with AWM Finance, Accounting Policy, Regulatory Policy, Legal, Tax, ACMS other control functions to assess accounting treatment, valuation considerations, and disclosure impacts at the Golman group level.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • At least 3 years of relevant work experience
  • Bachelors Degree (Accounting, Economics or Finance degree preferred)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • CPA or CFA preferred, but not required
  • Strong quantitative, analytical and organizational skills
  • Prior experience performing illiquid valuation analysis is preferred. Experience in relevant roles is a plus.
  • Prior experience with private equity or alternative investment products is preferred
  • Public and/or Private accounting experience preferred
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skill: the ability to clearly articulate ideas and interact with various teams across the firm
  • Highly motivated and adaptable: the ability to work on a global team of diverse individuals
  • Proactive: the ability to respond creatively and quickly in a fast-paced, high-pressure, changing environment
  • Accurate and detail-oriented with sound judgment and integrity
  • Keen interest in financial markets
  • Knowledge of desktop applications (Excel, IgnitePad, PowerPoint)

Salary Range
The expected base salary for this New York, NY, United States-based position is $85000-$140000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.

Benefits
Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here.

About The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. provides investment banking, securities, and investment management services, as well as financial services to corporations, financial institutions, governments, and high-net-worth individuals worldwide. Its Investment Banking segment offers financial advisory services, including advisory assignments concerning mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, corporate defense, risk management, and restructurings and spin-offs; and underwriting services comprising public offerings and private placements of a range of securities, loans, and other financial instruments, and derivative transactions. The company’s Institutional Client Services segment provides client execution services, such as fixed income, currency, and commodities client execution related to making markets in interest rate products, credit products, mortgages, currencies, and commodities; and equities related to making markets in equity products, as well as executes and clears institutional client transactions on stock, options, and futures exchanges. This segment also engages in the securities services business providing financing, securities lending, and other brokerage services to institutional clients, including hedge funds, mutual funds, pension funds, and foundations. Its Investing and Lending segment originates longer-term loans; and invests in debt securities, loans, public and private equity securities, real estate, consolidated investment entities, distressed assets, currencies, commodities, and power generation facilities. The company’s investment management segment provides investment products and services, as well as offers wealth advisory services, including portfolio management and financial counseling, and brokerage and other transaction services.

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Careers

Join the prestigious team at The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., a global leader in finance and investments, and propel your career to new heights. Our firm is renowned for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and leadership in the financial sector.

Work You’ll Do

At Goldman Sachs, you will be part of a dynamic environment that fosters growth, diversity, and professional development. Engage in transformative projects that redefine the landscape of global finance, driven by a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

Lead with Innovation and Leadership

Step into a role where your skills will be honed and your leadership capabilities enhanced. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is at the forefront of merging financial expertise with technological innovation, creating a platform for you to lead impactful initiatives.

Join Our Diverse and Inclusive Team

Diversity and inclusion are at the core of our company culture. With employees from various backgrounds, Goldman Sachs thrives on the rich ideas and perspectives that this diversity brings. Here, every team member’s contribution is valued, and every voice is heard.

Explore Job Opportunities and Internships

Whether you’re seeking full-time employment or looking into internship opportunities, Goldman Sachs offers a range of positions that cater to different skills, experiences, and career aspirations. From analyst to executive positions, discover how you can contribute to our legacy of success.

Networking and Professional Growth

Goldman Sachs is not just a workplace. It is a community where you can build lasting relationships with colleagues and industry leaders. Our networking events, mentorship programs, and professional groups foster connections that can accelerate your career trajectory.

Benefits and Career Development

Invest in your future with Goldman Sachs’ unparalleled employee benefits and career development programs. From comprehensive health benefits to personalized career coaching and leadership training, we ensure that our team is equipped for success, both professionally and personally.

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Learn more about The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc
Size
45,100 employees
Market Cap
$115.8 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$9.4 billion
Founded
1869
5 Year Trend
+11.3%
Revenue
$53.4 billion
NASDAQ
GS
* Ladders Estimates

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