Fund Controller, Analyst

OUR IMPACT

Controllers ensure that the firm meets all the financial control and reporting obligations of a global, regulated, and public financial institution. 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.

As contact with virtually every part of the firm is essential to Controllers, professionals in the department experience Goldman Sachs businesses, products and sophisticated technology systems in depth.

The AWM Fund Controllers team is responsible for the oversight of the accounting for the AWM offshore funds, managed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management (“GSAM”). The team has responsibility for both public and private funds domiciled across Europe. The fund accounting function for these GSAM funds is outsourced to various Fund Administrators, predominantly in Europe but leveraging the Administrators’ outsourced models, utilising various different GAAPs. Team responsibilities include Net Asset Value (NAV) review and approval of daily pricing funds, expense budgeting, financial statement reporting, audit management, regulatory reporting and involvement in the other product lifecycle events such as fund launches and closures or working on the new product approval process. The team interacts closely with all internal teams connected with the AWM business, as well as with the external vendors, principally the Administrators and Auditors. 

YOUR ROLE

Your role as a Fund Controller will allow you to develop an in depth understanding of offshore fund structures, accounting and process. You will have opportunities to contribute to various fund driven projects as well as participate in various industry initiatives and technical accounting reviews. 

In addition to joining the Fund Controller team, you will be a part of the Capital and Financial Management Oversight function performed by the Irish domiciled Fund Management Company and Alternative Investment Fund Manager (“management company” or “AIFM”). You will have the opportunity to develop an in-depth understanding of the legal entity, encompassing the revenues and expenses, cashflow management, taxation, transfer pricing and capital structure..

We’re looking for a bright, driven individual to join our Controllers team, who is keen to use and develop their technical accounting skills to provide high quality reporting and analysis in a challenging and varied environment.

HOW YOU WILL FULFIL YOUR POTENTIAL

• Oversight and review of Fund Administrators, including review of NAVs, service levels and other projects
• Management of fund / share class launches and closures, as well as other initiatives 
• Fund budgeting (for non-asset based fees) and expense oversight and reconciliation
• Review of Fund regulatory reports, including Financial Statements
• Preparing analytical reports for Management, Fund Boards and other stakeholders 
• Coordination with Fund Administrators for reporting cycles and other initiatives
• Coordination with multiple teams across the firm including Corporate Treasury, Legal, Compliance, Technology, Tax, Finance and Transfer Pricing, in a collaborative and problem-solving capacity
• Proactively seek opportunities to improve our workflows, application of technology (including internal AI capabilities), and the integrity of reporting information
• Develop and evolve the reporting framework in place to ensure capital and financial management oversight in line with CP86 guidelines and other Regulatory requirements
• Analyse the periodic financial performance of the management company, preparing and presenting management information for the Board of Directors
• Attendance and participation in various working groups and forums to ensure adequate oversight from a capital and financial management perspective
• Leverage understanding of the business and stakeholder expectations to develop metrics and dashboards, while ensuring appropriate and timely reporting to committee and Board levels

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Accountant /finance professional with asset management industry experience an advantage.
• Able to demonstrate technical accounting knowledge in current area of expertise
• Experience in preparation of audited financial statements an advantage
• A track record of improving processes and adding value to clients/stakeholders
• Proven history of working to and achieving strict deadlines

PREFERRED CHARACTERISTICS

• Strong analytical skills: You demonstrate an aptitude for problem solving with the ability to exercise sound and balanced judgment in a highly regulated environment
• Functional expertise: Enjoy keeping up-to-date with emerging business, economic, and market trends
• Technical Skills: You demonstrate strong technical skills, pay attention to detail, take initiative to broaden your knowledge and resolve accounting and other issues
• Personal drive and motivation: Successfully handle multiple tasks, take initiative to improve your own performance, work intensely towards challenging goals
• A client and business focus: Effectively handle difficult requests, build trusting, long-term relationships with clients, help the client to identify/define needs and manage client/business expectations
• Team player: You are a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills, collaborating well with others within and across teams, encouraging other team members to participate and contribute 
• Excellent communication skills: Communicate what is relevant and important in a clear and concise manner and share information/new ideas with others
• Judgement and problem solving: You will always be thinking ahead, able to anticipate questions, plan for contingencies, find alternative solutions and identify clear objectives
• Creativity/Innovation and a desire to add value: Look for new ways to improve current processes and develop creative solutions that are grounded in reality and have practical value
• The ability to influence outcomes: Present sound, persuasive rationale for ideas or opinions. Able to take a position on issues and influence others' opinions and present clear recommendations

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

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