Finance Analyst

Job Description

Finance Analyst, Asset & Wealth Management | Goldman Sachs

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Goldman Sachs, located in Chicago, IL. Goldman Sachs Asset Management manages over $2 trillion in assets under supervision, providing comprehensive investment and advisory services for a diverse global client base including pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, financial advisors, and individuals. Working within a culture that values integrity and transparency, this Finance Analyst position is crucial within the AWM Finance group. The role supports key valuation and budgeting processes for private businesses, ensuring financial accuracy, driving operational excellence, and contributing to the firm’s sustainable success.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Chicago, IL
• Pay: $70000–$100000 yearly
• Team: AWM Finance group
• Mission: Own key financial reporting, valuation, and budgeting processes to ensure accuracy and drive operational improvements for asset management businesses.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, accounting systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Month-end Close Ownership: Lead and own key components of the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting.
• Financial Statement Review: Review and analyze financial statements, identifying trends, variances, and actionable insights to support business performance evaluation.
• Accounts Management: Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring proper controls, accuracy, and compliance.
• Reporting & Analysis Support: Assist in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP, and support budgeting, forecasting, and detailed variance analysis.
• Process & System Improvement: Drive continuous improvement in accounting systems, processes, and internal controls, while also providing guidance and mentorship to junior staff.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, demonstrating strong foundational knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including direct ownership of month-end close processes and financial statement preparation.
• Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, pivot tables, and lookups; expertise with various accounting systems; strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities; excellent communication skills for cross-departmental interaction; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Bonus: CPA certification or active progress toward achieving CPA licensure is strongly preferred.