Asset & Wealth Management, Public, Finance Analyst - Wheaton, IL

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and own key components of the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Review and analyze financial statements, identifying trends, variances, and actionable insights
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring proper controls and accuracy
• Prepare and review complex journal entries and account reconciliations
• Review and approve employee expense reports for compliance and accuracy
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and detailed variance analysis
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Partner with the VP of Finance on strategic initiatives, reporting enhancements, and process improvements
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff
• Aid in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Drive continuous improvement in accounting systems, processes, and internal controls
• Provide ad-hoc analysis and reporting to support business decisions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
• Experience with month-end close ownership and financial statement preparation
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact across departments
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• CPA or active progress toward CPA (preferred)

Salary Range

The expected base salary for this Chicago, Illinois, United States-based position is $70000-$100000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.

Benefits

Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here.