Senior Finance Associate - General Partnership

Bain Capital • Boston, MA

1d • $95,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Senior Finance Associate will support the operational, accounting, tax, and reporting activities of general partner entities, primarily those associated with Bain Capital’s credit, special situations, and real estate businesses, with exposure to other Bain Capital funds. The role collaborates with internal teams—including fund accounting, tax, legal, compliance, HR, corporate, and IT—and external service providers such as tax advisors.

Responsibilities span partnership operations and cash management, partner allocations, financial reporting and reconciliations, tax estimates and returns, accounting entries in Investran, and reports for GP investors. The position also responds to investor inquiries, works across Finance on transaction and investment-earnings treatment, helps improve team processes, and uses AI tools to identify efficiencies and automate workflows. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on performance.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of accounting experience with investment companies and tax exposure, and/or public accounting experience in audit or tax.
• Solid understanding of investment partnerships.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and maintain attention to detail.
• Creative problem-solving ability and sound judgment; able to take initiative, assume responsibility for decisions, and propose solutions.
• Team-oriented and professional, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people at all levels.
• Entrepreneurial self-starter able to work with limited supervision and take advantage of opportunities to learn and grow.
• Understands and enjoys the demands of a service environment.
• Able to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Investran or other fund accounting software.
• Experience with AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude.
• Public accounting, partnership, and/or financial services experience.
• CPA and/or a Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Manage partnership operations and administrative activities, including cash management, capital calls, cash distributions, cash reconciliations, investor contribution and redemption requests, bank account openings, and related regulatory requirements.
• Calculate carry, vesting, and profit/loss allocations for partners and members of General Partner entities.
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial reporting, including supporting documentation for capital accounts, trial balances, and other financial reconciliations.
• Prepare quarterly tax estimates and annual tax returns for partnerships; track and review K-1 activity and consult with external and internal tax advisors.
• Enter cash, book, and tax journal entries into Investran.
• Assist with responses to investor inquiries and requests for information.
• Collaborate with team members to drive initiatives, create efficiencies, and mentor junior team members.
• Create GP investor reports, including fair market value, tax basis activity, and partnership investment reports.
• Work with other Finance teams to determine appropriate treatment of transactions and investment earnings.
• Work with colleagues at all levels, from Associates to Partners, on projects to enhance team, department, and firm performance.
• Use AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude to identify efficiencies, create workflows, and automate processes.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, family needs, and overall well-being.
• May be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on factors such as individual impact and team and firm performance.

What This Job Offers

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