Controllers, Analyst
Goldman Sachs
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 3 years · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- AccountingFinancial analysisValuationExcelMicrosoft OfficeStakeholder management
- Work
- On-site in Salt Lake City
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Accounting46%Financial analysis31%Excel27%Valuation2%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 9, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Controllers division manages the firm's financial and regulatory obligations, ensuring accurate financial recording, compliance with accounting standards, and the implementation of internal controls. It provides financial analysis and reporting to support strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Regulatory Reporting: Prepare and submit periodic reports to regulatory authorities, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Reports cover financial statements, risk exposure, customer information, and transaction details.
- Financial Reporting: Implement and maintain the firm's integrated financial reporting program. Prepare financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Ensure accurate financial recording and provide financial analysis.
- Legal Entity Controllers (LEC): Oversee the financial integrity and compliance of specific legal entities. Manage accounting functions, ensure adherence to local accounting standards and regulatory requirements, and provide financial oversight for localized performance and reporting. Maintain internal controls and align financial activities with firm-wide policies.
- Reconciliations: Verify the accuracy and reliability of accounting data and management information. Ensure information in financial systems is accurate, complete, and recorded timely. Detect errors, ensure consistency between internal records and financial reports, and resolve discrepancies.
- Product Controllers: Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting for trading desks and investment products. Manage daily Profit & Loss (P&L), conduct independent valuations, and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations. Support risk management and provide performance insights.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Proficient to advanced skills with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 0-3 years of prior work experience in a relevant field.
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
- Strong ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
- Team player with positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to adapt quickly to a variety of industries and businesses.
- Ability to self-direct, analyze and evaluate, and form independent judgments.
- Ability to effectively interact and build relationships with senior management and global stakeholders.
- Commercially savvy with ability to exercise discretion with respect to highly confidential/sensitive information.
- Integrity, ethical standards, and sound judgment.