Bain Capital

Senior Finance Associate - Accounts Payable

Boston Full time

BAIN CAPITAL OVERVIEW

With approximately $185 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 & Capital Markets, and Real Assets. Today, our team includes 1,880+ 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. 

CORPORATE FINANCE GROUP

The Corporate Finance Group consists of 25 individuals and is responsible for the day to day accounting for the Global Management Company.  Our current Enterprise Risk Platform (general ledger system) is Workday Financials. The Global Management Company consolidates the operations of the Investment Advisors (one for each business – Private Equity, Credit, Ventures, Public Equity, Double Impact, Life Sciences, Real Estate, and Partnership Strategies) and the entities by geography including Asia Pacific (Hong Kong, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Australia), Europe (London, Dublin, Munich and South Africa) and India (Mumbai and Mauritius).  The Corporate Finance Group is also responsible for tax accounting and works closely with the Tax Department on Tax Reporting. Various other responsibilities within the group include the treasury and cash management function, internal reporting, external reporting, accounts receivable, accounts payable and fixed assets.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Perform accounting tasks related to the maintenance and processing of third-party invoices end-to-end.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process invoices, verify financial data for use in maintaining accounts payable records, and provide other clerical support necessary to pay the obligations of the organization

  • Involved in the maintenance of all aspects of the invoice process, end-to-end, inclusive of managing the receipt of invoices, verification of data and audit tasks, coordination of approvals and facilitation of the payment process

  • Individual will work closely with the Accounting and Reporting Team to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data for each invoice

  • Research, resolve, and answer inquiries regarding invoices, including but not limited to overall status of payment, verification of specific invoice data and attributes and policy and process

  • Interact with various stakeholders across the organization including business unit Finance Teams and Legal and Tax Teams

  • Coordinate audit and processing tasks with external service provider

  • Assist with ad hoc projects as needed

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be detail-oriented, organized and professional;

  • Must possess strong time management skills

  • Must possess solid problem solving skills

  • General Accounting experience and or course study is important

  • Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness

  • Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing

  • Proficient at Microsoft Excel

  • Workday experience is a plus; however not required

  • Experience with AppZen, Tableau a plus however not required

DESIRED BACKGROUND

  • Bachelors in Accounting or Finance is a must

  • 3-5 years of related experience

Compensation:

Expected Annual Base Salary $85,000 – 95,000

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.