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**Finance Associate - GP at Bain Capital**: Support GP entities' treasury, accounting, tax, and fair market value reporting for Private Equity, Venture, Crypto, and other business units. Key responsibilities include cash management, capital calls, tax reporting, journal entries, and investor relations. Leverage Excel proficiency and strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects efficiently. Previous finance/accounting experience (1-2 years) preferred. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required. Collaborate cross-functionally within Finance and across the firm.
- Compensation
- $80,000 – $85,000 USD
- City
- Boston
- Country
- United States
Currency: $ (USD)
Full Job Description
BAIN CAPITAL OVERVIEW
With approximately $215 billion of assets under management, Bain Capital is one of the worlds 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 firms 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 firms tax advisors.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position would primarily be responsible for assisting with the treasury, accounting, tax and fair market value reporting functions for General Partner entities associated with the Private Equity, Venture, Crypto, Double Impact, Life Sciences, Tech Opportunities and Insurance business Units. 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, 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 fair market value reporting, including supporting documentation for capital accounts, trial balances and other financial reconciliations
Quarterly tax estimates and annual tax books and reporting for the partnerships
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
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
Opportunities for additional responsibilities where performance allows
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
1-2 years accounting experience in the financial service industry, with a solid understanding of investment partnerships preferred
Reliable and collaborative team member with strong sense of ownership and follow-through skills
Excellent project management and organizational skills; ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects with high attention to detail
Creative problem solving ability and sound judgment; ability to use own initiative and take responsibility for decisions and propose solutions
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with capacity to interact with all levels
Enjoys working in a service environment and understands the demands of a high paced, high quality firm
Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion
Works well independently and capitalizes on opportunities to learn and grow
Advanced MS Office, particularly Excel
DESIRED BACKGROUND/EDUCATION
Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
Public accounting, partnership and/or financial services experience a plus, but not required
Compensation:
Expected Annual Base Salary $80,000 85,000
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.




