BAIN CAPITAL OVERVIEW
Bain Capital, LP is one of the world’s leading private multi-asset alternative investment firms with approximately $185 billion of assets under management. Our investment strategy is gearing towards creating lasting impacts for our investors, teams, businesses, and the communities in which we live. Since our founding in 1984, we’ve applied our insight and experience to organically expand into several asset classes including private equity, credit, special situations, public equity, venture capital and real estate. We leverage our shared platform to capture cross-asset class opportunities in strategic areas of focus. With offices on four continents, our global team aligns our interests with those of our investors to achieve sustainable and meaningful impact.
We engage in partnerships that uniquely empower individuals and organizations to embrace possibilities and realize their full potential. Established as a private partnership in 1984, we have cultivated a culture characterized by innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and agility. This environment empowers our team members to shape and take ownership of their career paths. In the present day, our partnership model not only facilitates strategic growth but also fosters lasting relationships within a strong external network. Furthermore, it promotes collaboration across our integrated platform, enabling us to leverage deep and diverse expertise to unlock transformative insights.
BAIN CAPITAL SPECIAL SITUATIONS OVERVIEW
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, 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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Will include some or all the following:
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 relating to 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 IT and outside consultants to achieve implementation of 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.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
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. Experience with macros not needed.
Strong ability to think outside the box to develop solutions to unique and challenging ad hoc requests in order to deliver the desired result/information when quite often starting from a blank slate.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
VBA, PowerBI, Alteryx, Python experience is recommended
EDUCATION
Four-year college degree with a strong academic background.
Major in accounting, finance or related degree required.
CPA, CFA or equivalent qualification a plus.
Compensation:
Expected Annual Base Salary $95,000 – 110,000
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.