Finance Associate - Real Estate

Bain Capital • Boston, MA

5d

About The Position

The Associate will be a member of the BCRE Finance team and will be responsible for supporting Senior Finance Associates and other Finance team members on accounting and reporting matters for a portfolio of direct real estate investments, as well as providing support for fund level accounting and reporting functions. Direct real estate investments include a wide range of asset sectors including retail, life sciences / lab space, senior housing, self-storage, industrial - infill, medical office, multi-family, media / content space, etc.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar major
• Entry level to 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills
• Demonstrated interest in process improvement, including use of IT tools and AI
• Excellent communication skills (email and verbal) plus demonstrated confidence and ability to communicate with all levels of the team
• Must possess exceptional organizational skills, be deadline-driven, and have a keen attention to detail
• Ability to balance competing priorities, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and demonstrate strong self-motivation

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to Big 4 public accounting experience and/or experience working at a real estate investment manager.
• Experience in Yardi is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Track, analyze, and coordinate weekly cash activity, such as processing capital calls and distributions
• Perform weekly cash availability analysis across multiple Funds, including evaluating loan drawdowns and repayments
• Coordinate with multiple Finance team members and other Bain departments to ensure all wires move timely and that cash reconciles weekly
• Coordinate with the outsourced accounting group and fund administrator on cash procedures, cash tracking, and bank fee & interest calculations
• Review supporting workpapers for monthly interest expense/bank fees as well as assist in the preparation of quarterly workpapers
• Support team members with annual property operating budget process
• Provide assistance with interim & year-end audit/tax deliverables
• Collaborate with Finance team members on ad hoc projects to enhance the products of the department and firm

Benefits

• competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, family needs, and overall well-being
• discretionary annual bonus based upon factors such as individual impact, team and firm performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level