Analyst, New York / New Jersey
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 New York
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Excel21%Accounting11%Financial analysis7%Valuation1%of 100 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 to safeguard company assets. It provides financial analysis and reporting to support strategic decision-making across all business areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Regulatory Reporting: Prepare and submit periodic reports to regulatory authorities, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Financial Reporting: Implement and maintain the firm's integrated financial reporting program, including preparing comprehensive financial statements such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
- Legal Entity Controllers (LEC): Oversee the financial integrity and compliance of specific legal entities, managing accounting functions and ensuring adherence to local accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Reconciliations: Verify the accuracy and reliability of accounting data and other management information, ensuring information is accurate, complete, and recorded in a timely manner.
- Product Controllers: Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting for trading desks and investment products, managing daily Profit & Loss (P&L) and conducting independent valuations.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor’s degree
- MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) - Proficient to advanced skills
Qualifications
- 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 a 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 the ability to exercise discretion with respect to highly confidential/sensitive information.
- Integrity, ethical standards, and sound judgment.