BAIN CAPITAL OVERVIEW
With approximately $215 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, and Real Assets. Today, our team includes 1,985+ 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.
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, 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.
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, 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.
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.
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
Proficiency with data and automation tools (Python, PowerBI, Alteryx) strongly preferred; experience with AI/LLM-based workflows or machine learning a plus
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.