SEC Financial Reporting Analyst - New York

Goldman Sachs - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

The SEC Financial Reporting Analyst position is a critical role within the SEC Financial Reporting group, which is responsible for preparing the firm's quarterly and annual SEC filings, including the 10-Q and 10-K reports. This team plays a vital role in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and enhancing the efficiency of the financial reporting process. The analyst will work closely with various teams across the firm, including global product controllers, Legal Entity Controllers (LECs), Accounting Policy, Legal, Funding, Treasury, Credit Risk, and Market Risk, to gather and analyze financial data necessary for accurate reporting. In this role, the analyst will assist in the preparation of the firm's consolidated financial statements, which involves significant interaction with finance teams to ensure that all disclosures meet the required accounting standards. The analyst will also participate in cross-functional projects aimed at implementing new accounting standards and improving existing reporting processes. This includes developing procedures to comply with new regulations, updating policies, and integrating systems to enhance the overall reporting framework. The position requires a proactive approach to identifying areas for improvement within the reporting process and proposing effective solutions. The analyst will coordinate quarterly disclosure meetings with stakeholders and act as a liaison between various departments to ensure that all reporting requirements are met. This role is essential for maintaining the integrity of the firm's financial reporting and supporting the broader objectives of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of the firm's quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements filed with the SEC.
• Interact with various finance teams including global product controllers, LECs, Accounting Policy, Legal, Funding, Treasury, Credit Risk, and Market Risk.
• Participate in cross-functional projects to implement new accounting standards and improve reporting processes.
• Prepare financial statement and disclosure review packages.
• Coordinate quarterly disclosure meetings with stakeholders.
• Act as a liaison between LECs, Product Controllers, Management Reporting & Analysis, Accounting Policy, and other internal departments to ensure reporting requirements are satisfied.
• Provide guidance to LECs and Product Controllers on quarter-end deliverables.
• Identify development areas and propose solutions to improve the process of collecting, analyzing, and controlling information.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting (CPA preferred)
• 1-3 years relevant work experience
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and multi-tasking skills
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Detail-oriented
• Self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment under challenging deadlines
• Strong Excel and Word skills