Goldman Sachs - Dallas, TX
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Senior
Dallas, TX
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
About the position
The Vice President in the Fund Accounting Team at Goldman Sachs will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance for private equity investment funds. This position involves preparing accounting and reporting packages, managing cash flow analysis, and supporting client audits, all while adhering to regulatory standards in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly accounting and reporting packages, including fund-level net asset values and investor capital statements for private equity investment funds.
- Prepare ad hoc reporting requests, management fee analysis, cash flow analysis, and provide assistance with client audit and financial reporting related requests.
- Prepare and book journal entries relating to daily cash activity, investment activity, currency purchases/exchanges, swap settings, debt payments, fund expenses, and investor contributions and distributions.
- Prepare period-end close transactions including mark-to-market valuation and foreign currency adjustments, accruals, and other transactions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting.
- CPA certification.
- Strong accounting background, including booking journal entries, performing account reconciliation, and performing account analysis.
- Strong Excel skills and effective communication skills.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and prioritize workload to meet deadlines consistently.
- 7+ years of experience, preferably in Public Accounting.
- Experience with debt and equity investments.
- Experience with private equity funds.
- Partnership accounting experience.
- Experience in accounting for foreign currency transactions.
- General ledger experience.
- Managerial experience in a team environment.
Benefits
- Diversity and inclusion initiatives
- Training and development opportunities
- Wellness programs
- Mindfulness programs
