Finance Manager - General Partner Group

Bain Capital Public Equity, L.P. Boston , MA 02298

Posted 7 days ago

BAIN CAPITAL OVERVIEW

Bain Capital, LP is one of the world's leading private investment firms with approximately $185 billion of assets under management that creates lasting impact 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, 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 for lasting impact.

GENERAL PARTNER FINANCE GROUP

The General Partner Group is responsible for the operational, accounting, tax, and reporting aspects of each of the general partner entities. These entities invest across all of the firm's business units giving the team the unique opportunity to gain exposure throughout the company. Members of the team also regularly collaborate with several internal departments, including fund accounting, tax, legal, compliance, HR, corporate, and IT, as well as third-party service providers such as the firm's tax advisors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The finance manager will contribute to the team in a leadership role across a number of areas of responsibility including managing the accounting and operations of various general partner entities associated with the Credit, Partnership Strategies, Public Equity, and Special Situations business units, taking the lead on certain non-accounting functional areas and processes, and participating in team planning and development. Other significant responsibilities include, but are not limited to, oversight and review of the following:

  • Operations and administrative activity of the partnerships, including cash management, capital calls, cash distributions, cash reconciliations, bank account openings and related regulatory requirements, and monthly/quarterly contribution and redemption requests from investors

  • Carry, vesting, and profit/loss allocations to the partners and members of the General Partner entities

  • Quarterly and annual fair market value reporting, including supporting documentation for capital accounts, trial balances and other financial reconciliations

  • Quarterly tax estimates and annual tax books and reporting for the partnerships including consultation with internal and external tax advisors

  • Cash, book and tax activity entries into Investran, the third party portfolio management and accounting software

In addition, this position will also:

  • Interact with investors and certain internal departments within the context of the carry program, including onboarding investors, addressing policy matters, overseeing investor reporting, and responding to ad-hoc inquires

  • Collaborate with other managers on the team to drive initiatives, create efficiencies, and mentor junior team members

  • Work with all levels from associates to Partners on projects to enhance the performance of the team, department, and firm as a whole

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • 7-10 years accounting experience in the financial service industry with a solid understanding of investments and partnerships

  • Excellent project management and organizational skills; ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects with high attention to detail

  • Creative problem solving ability and judgment; ability to use own initiative to take responsibility for decisions and propose solutions

  • Team oriented and professional, with strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to interact with all levels

  • Entrepreneurial self-starter; ability to operate with limited supervision and capitalizes on opportunities to learn and grow

  • Experience managing direct reports

  • Understands and enjoys the demands of a service environment

  • Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion

  • Advanced MS Office, particularly Excel

  • Experience with Investran or other fund accounting software is preferred

DESIRED BACKGROUND/EDUCATION

  • Public accounting, partnership and/or financial services experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

  • CPA and/or Master's Degree preferred

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.


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