Senior Finance Associate - General Partnership

BAIN CAPITAL OVERVIEW:

With approximately $215 billion of assets under management, Bain Capital is one of the world’s leading private investment firms. We create lasting impact for our investors, teams, businesses, and the communities in which we live. Over four decades we have strategically grown our platform to focus on Private Equity, Growth & Venture, Capital Solutions, Credit, and Real Assets. Today, our team includes 1,985+ employees in 24 offices on four continents. 

We partner differently to help people and companies embrace possibility and realize potential. Founded as a private partnership in 1984, we have fostered a culture of innovation, entrepreneurialism, and agility, empowering our people to define and own their career trajectories. Today, our partnership approach enables us to pursue strategic growth, build enduring relationships with a robust external network, and collaborate across our integrated platform to connect the deep and diverse expertise that unlocks breakthrough insights.

Our people are the heart of our advantage. Colleagues at all levels have a seat at the table as they tackle business challenges with a principal investor mindset. By asking incisive questions, respectfully challenging one another, and remaining intellectually agile, we work together to achieve exceptional outcomes. 

GENERAL PARTNER GROUP

The General Partner Group is responsible for the operational, accounting, tax, and reporting aspects of each of the general partner entities.  These entities invest across all of the firm’s business units giving the team the unique opportunity to gain exposure throughout the company.  Members of the team also regularly collaborate with several internal departments, including fund accounting, tax, legal, compliance, HR, corporate, and IT, as well as third-party service providers such as the firm’s tax advisors. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position would be primarily responsible for treasury, accounting, tax and fair market value reporting for a number of the credit, special situations, and real estate GP entities, but will also have exposure to GP entities invested in other Bain Capital funds.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Operations and administrative activity of the partnerships, including cash management, capital calls, cash distributions, cash reconciliations, investor contribution and redemption requests, bank account openings and related regulatory requirements
• Carry, vesting, and profit/loss allocations to the partners and members of the General Partner entities
• Quarterly and annual financial reporting, including supporting documentation for capital accounts, trial balances and other financial reconciliations
• Quarterly tax estimates and annual tax returns for several partnerships, including tracking and review of K-1 activity and consultation with external and internal tax advisors
• Cash, book and tax journal entries into Investran, the third party portfolio management and accounting software

In addition, this position will also:

• Assist in generating responses to investor inquiries and requests for information
• Collaborate with other members of the team to drive initiatives, create efficiencies, and mentor junior team members
• Create reports for GP investors including fair market value, tax basis activity, and partnership investment reports
• Interact with other teams within Finance to determine appropriate treatment of transactions and investment earnings
• Work with all levels from Associates to Partners on projects to enhance the performance of the team, department, and firm
• Leverage AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude to identify efficiencies, create workflows, and automate processes
• Opportunities for additional responsibilities where performance allows

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years accounting experience with investment companies with tax exposure, and/or public accounting with either audit or tax experience
• Solid understanding of investment partnerships
• Excellent project management and organizational skills; ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects with high attention to detail
• Creative problem solving ability and judgment; ability to use own initiative to take responsibility for decisions and propose solutions
• Team oriented and professional, with strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to interact with all levels
• Entrepreneurial self-starter; ability to operate with limited supervision and capitalizes on opportunities to learn and grow
• Understands and enjoys the demands of a service environment
• Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Advanced MS Office, particularly Excel
• Experience with Investran or other fund accounting software is preferred
• Experience with AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude is preferred

DESIRED BACKGROUND/EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Public accounting, partnership and/or financial services experience preferred
• CPA and/or Master’s Degree preferred, but not required

Compensation:

Expected Annual Base Salary $95,000 – 110,000

Actual base salary will be determined by a wide range of factors including but not limited to role, function, level, experience, qualifications and geographic location. In addition to a competitive base salary, this position may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based upon factors such as individual impact, team and firm performance. Bain Capital offers a competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, family needs, and overall well-being.

Bain Capital is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.