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Controller jobs in the U.S. require a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and CPA credentials that align directly with H-1B1 Singapore visa specialty occupation requirements. No lottery, no USCIS petition, and a consulate-processed application make H-1B visa1 Singapore sponsorship faster to secure than standard H-1B routes for qualified Singaporean professionals.
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Associate Regulatory Controllers with Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC in Salt Lake City, Utah.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Independently prepare regulatory financial disclosure schedules for consolidated and entity level reporting including the 10-K, FR Y-9C and Call Report (FFIEC 031).
- Prepare the income statement schedules for each of these reports.
- Reach out to various data providers (such as LECs, PCs, and Funding Controllers) to collect inputs.
- Prepare detailed and comprehensive workings to map the US GAAP financial statements and 10-K/Q into the format of the report using proprietary tools such as GL Reporting Web, BSW, FBS, and Essbase.
- Prepare and post MDRMs on the RFRD dashboard and ensure the information is correctly reflected in the reports viewed in Axiom.
- Clear the edit checks before making sure that the report is ready for submission.
- Prepare management decks using Workiva and present it to various stakeholders before filing.
- Post filing, promptly file responses within the stipulated deadline.
- Prepare and maintain the scorecard tracker and refile any reports as necessary.
- Participate in various projects focused on implementation of new regulatory disclosure requirements, and work with cross-functional teams to streamline processes.
- Respond to various ad-hoc requests with detailed analysis.
- Document and perform control processes such as reconciliations and variance analytics.
- Collaborate extensively with other areas of the firm such as Product Controllers, Financial Reporting, Legal Entity Controllers, and Risk.
- Enhance and improve workflow and infrastructure to meet current and future regulatory rules, reporting requirements, and form changes.
- Play a central role in driving projects that contribute to the strategic direction for applications and workflows.
- Independently perform in-depth analysis of Controllers’ business processes and systems issues to define, propose, and implement strategic technological and procedural workflow improvements.
- Interface and coordinate with project team to define objectives, develop approach, create detailed schedules, provide status updates, and prepare deliverables for projects.
- Partner with technology to ensure solutions meet all project specifications and requirements.
- Employ strong written and verbal communication skills to provide frequent project updates to project stakeholders/sponsors and users of all levels.
- Mentor junior team members and Analysts.
- Participate in initiatives where new information is being reported in the Firm’s financials.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field. Employer will accept bachelor's degree equivalent based on single degree, combination of degrees, or combination of degree(s) and/or diplomas and/or certification(s) / membership(s) / professional credentials, determined to be equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree by a qualified credential evaluation service.
- Three (3) years of experience in the job offered or in a related role. Prior experience must include three (3) years with the following:
- Utilizing strong written and oral communication to communicate the progress of the report preparation process, escalate issues and post senior management.
- Performing analytical and problem-solving skills to identify key variance drivers as well as reporting issues.
- Applying attention to detail to mitigate the risk of misreporting in the reporting process.
- Prior experience must include two (2) years with the following:
- Interpreting regulatory requirements as it relates to US GAAP Accounting.
- Utilizing Excel to prepare financial statements and analysis.
- Utilizing technical knowledge of reporting tools such as Axiom, Controllers Reporting Application, IgnitePad, Workiva and Decision Tables.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
We Offer Best-In-Class Benefits
Healthcare & Medical Insurance
We offer a wide range of health and welfare programs that vary depending on office location. These generally include medical, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, accidental death, labor accident and business travel accident insurance.
Holiday & Vacation Policies
We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. We promote time off from work to recharge by providing generous vacation entitlements and a minimum of three weeks expected vacation usage each year.
Financial Wellness & Retirement
We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees’ priorities.
Health Services
We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state-of-the-art on-site health centers in certain offices.
Fitness
To encourage employees to live a healthy and active lifestyle, some of our offices feature on-site fitness centers. For eligible employees we typically reimburse fees paid for a fitness club membership or activity (up to a pre-approved amount).
Child Care & Family Care
We offer on-site child care centers that provide full-time and emergency back-up care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms. In every office, we provide advice and counseling services, expectant parent resources and transitional programs for parents returning from parental leave. Adoption, surrogacy, egg donation and egg retrieval stipends are also available.
Benefits at Goldman Sachs
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LOCATION
Salt Lake City
CORPORATE TITLE
Associate
DIVISION
Controllers
©The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2026. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Verify your CPA credentials translate correctly
Singapore's CA (Singapore) qualification is recognized by some U.S. states for CPA reciprocity, but employers filing your LCA need documentation that your credentials meet specialty occupation standards. Confirm your credential equivalency before applying.
Target companies with existing LCA filing history
Search the OFLC Wage Search tool for Controller and Financial Controller LCA filings by employer. Companies that have filed before understand the H-1B1 Singapore process and are less likely to withdraw offers over paperwork uncertainty.
Search H-1B1 Singapore Controller roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters job listings by H-1B1 visa Singapore visa sponsorship and surfaces employers with verified LCA filing history for Controller roles, so you're not guessing which companies will actually sponsor you.
Frame your offer letter around specialty occupation language
Your job offer must describe Controller duties in terms that confirm a specialized bachelor's degree is required, not merely preferred. Ask your employer to reference financial reporting oversight, GAAP compliance, and internal controls explicitly in the offer documentation.
Use O*NET to anchor your specialty occupation argument
The O*NET profile for Controllers lists required education at the bachelor's level or higher in accounting, finance, or a related field. Reference this classification when your employer's HR team is drafting the LCA job description to preempt any DOL questions.
Apply before the consular interview window closes on your timeline
H-1B1 Singapore visas are issued for one year at a time and must be renewed at the consulate, not through a USCIS change-of-status filing. Coordinate your start date with your employer so LCA certification completes at least two weeks before your scheduled interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Controller role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Singapore visa?
Yes. Controllers require at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field, which satisfies the specialty occupation definition under the U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement. Most employers document this through the LCA job description, referencing GAAP oversight, financial reporting, and internal audit responsibilities as degree-dependent duties.
How does the H-1B1 Singapore visa differ from H-1B for a Controller job?
The H-1B1 Singapore visa skips the annual lottery and USCIS petition filing entirely. You apply directly at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore with a certified LCA and job offer. The 5,400-visa annual cap for Singapore nationals has never been exhausted, so availability is not a constraint the way H-1B lottery slots are for most applicants.
Where can I find Controller jobs that offer H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Controller openings filtered for H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship and shows each employer's LCA filing history, so you can target companies that have sponsored this visa type before. Generic job boards don't filter by visa category, making it difficult to identify which employers will actually support an H-1B1 Singapore application.
Can my employer file the LCA for a Controller role without a U.S.-licensed CPA on staff?
Yes. DOL does not require the employer to hold a CPA license to file an LCA. The LCA certifies that the offered wage meets the prevailing wage level for a Controller in that geographic area, which you can verify using the OFLC Wage Search tool. Your own credentials are assessed at the consulate interview, not during LCA certification.
What happens to my H-1B1 Singapore status if I change employers after arriving in the U.S.?
Unlike H-1B, the H-1B1 Singapore visa doesn't support USCIS portability or a change-of-status filing from within the U.S. If you change employers, your new employer must file a fresh LCA and you'll need to return to Singapore for a new consulate interview before beginning the new role. Plan role transitions around consulate appointment availability.
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