Senior Finance Associate - Special Situations

Bain Capital • Boston, MA

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About The Position

Bain Capital Special Situations has invested $35 billion in more than 900 deals across a balanced geographic mix of investments in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific since its founding in 2002. Our investment professionals provide bespoke capital solutions to meet the diverse needs of companies, entrepreneurs, and asset owners - in all market cycles. The strategy brings together equity and credit expertise, as well as corporate and real asset expertise, leveraging technology and data-driven insights, to provide solutions which cannot be met by traditional providers. We work closely with our management partners, investment professionals, and other shared resources to support growth and create value for our investors.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of public accounting, audit or tax (preferred), or other relevant work experience in a rigorous environment.
• Strong ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and work under tight deadlines.
• Self-starter with initiative.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with capacity to interact with outside parties and personnel across all levels of the firm.
• Ability to decipher complex legal documents.
• Dedicated team player with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through skills
• Detail-oriented, conscientious and energetic professional.
• Strong Excel skills including the ability to develop efficient Excel templates from scratch.
• Innovative problem-solver who proactively identifies opportunities to apply technology and automation to novel, challenging requests — often building solutions from scratch
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Four-year college degree with a strong academic background.
• Major in accounting, finance or related degree required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with macros not needed.
• Proficiency with data and automation tools (Python, PowerBI, Alteryx) strongly preferred; experience with AI/LLM-based workflows or machine learning a plus
• CPA, CFA or equivalent qualification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review internal and external financial statements, P&L/NAV/allocation packages, investor deliverables, and various challenging and timely ad-hoc requests
• Coordinate with fund administrators and auditors, and maintain internal controls and accounting policies
• Partner with investment operations, investor relations, accounting operations, financial planning and analysis, and investor team on strategic initiatives
• Assist with process automation and efficiency across repeatable workflows, including through AI-powered tools and emerging technologies, with a focus on reporting, accounting systems, and system upgrades
• Application of provisions in complex legal documents (e.g., PPMs, LPAs, IMAs) including capital call and allocation, carried interest and distribution, management fees, expenses, and investment restrictions/compliance.
• Manage comprehensive financial reporting, encompassing daily investment analysis, monthly investor capital reporting and positioning, quarterly and annual financial statements, tax workbooks for estimates and K-1s, intercompany reporting, and addressing unique ad hoc requests.
• Close interaction with internal technology teams, data engineers, and outside consultants to evaluate and implement AI-enabled and systematic solutions/efficiencies in relation to accounting systems and recurring reporting requests.
• Assist in the design of solutions, as well as ownership of the user acceptance testing and implementation of solutions.
• Propose new initiatives as challenges/inefficiencies arise.

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: Senior