Controllers, Asset and Wealth Management, Fund Controller, Analyst (m|f|x) Dublin

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

Since contact with virtually every part of the firm is essential for Controllers, professionals in the department gain in-depth experience with Goldman Sachs’ businesses, products, and sophisticated technology systems.

The AWM Fund Controllers team is responsible for overseeing the accounting for the AWM offshore funds, managed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management (“GSAM”). The team is responsible for both public and private funds domiciled across Europe. The fund accounting function for these GSAM funds is outsourced to various fund administrators, primarily in Europe, while leveraging the administrators’ outsourced models and applying various GAAPs. Team responsibilities include reviewing and approving the Net Asset Value (NAV) and daily pricing of funds, expense budgeting, financial statement reporting, audit management, regulatory reporting, and involvement in other product lifecycle events such as fund launches and closures, as well as working on the new product approval process. The team works closely with all internal teams associated with the AWM business, as well as with external vendors, primarily the administrators and auditors.

Your role as a Fund Controller will allow you to develop an in-depth understanding of offshore fund structures, accounting, and processes. 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 part of the Capital and Financial Management Oversight function carried out 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, including revenues and expenses, cash flow management, taxation, transfer pricing, and capital structure.

We’re looking for a bright, driven individual to join our Controllers team—someone eager to apply and develop their technical accounting skills to deliver high-quality reporting and analysis in a challenging and varied environment.

Tasks

• Oversight and review of fund administrators, including review of NAVs, service levels, and other projects
• Management of fund and share class launches and closures, as well as other initiatives
• Fund budgeting (for non-asset-based fees) and oversight and reconciliation of expenses
• Review of fund regulatory reports, including financial statements
• Preparing analytical reports for management, fund boards, and other stakeholders
• Coordination with fund administrators regarding reporting cycles and other initiatives
• Coordinating 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, the application of technology (including internal AI capabilities), and the integrity of reported information
• Develop and refine the existing reporting framework to ensure oversight of capital and financial management in accordance with CP86 guidelines and other regulatory requirements
• Analyze the management company’s periodic financial performance, preparing and presenting management information to the Board of Directors
• Attend and participate in various working groups and forums to ensure adequate oversight from a capital and financial management perspective
• Leverage an understanding of the business and stakeholder expectations to develop metrics and dashboards, while ensuring appropriate and timely reporting to committee and Board levels

Profile / Your qualification / Your personality

Basic Qualifications & Experience

• Accountant or finance professional; experience in the asset management industry is a plus.
• Able to demonstrate technical accounting knowledge in their current area of expertise
• Experience in preparing audited financial statements is a plus
• A track record of improving processes and adding value for clients and stakeholders
• Proven history of working toward and meeting strict deadlines

Preferred Qualities

• Strong analytical skills: You demonstrate an aptitude for problem-solving and the ability to exercise sound and balanced judgment in a highly regulated environment
• Functional expertise: You enjoy staying up to date with emerging business, economic, and market trends
• Technical Skills: You demonstrate strong technical skills, pay attention to detail, take the initiative to expand your knowledge, and resolve accounting and other issues
• Personal drive and motivation: Successfully handle multiple tasks, take the initiative to improve your own performance, and work intensely toward challenging goals
• A client- and business-focused approach: You effectively handle difficult requests, build trusting, long-term relationships with clients, help clients identify and define their needs, and manage client and business expectations
• Team player: You are a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills, collaborate well with others within and across teams, and encourage 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 and new ideas with others
• Judgment and problem-solving: You will always think ahead, be able to anticipate questions, plan for contingencies, find alternative solutions, and identify clear objectives
• Creativity, innovation, and a desire to add value: Seek out 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 reasoning for ideas or opinions. Be able to take a stance on issues, influence others’ opinions, and present clear recommendations

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Location

47–49 St. Stephen’s Green, IRE-D02 W634 Dublin