Finance Associate – Private Equity Partnerships

Bain Capital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Bain Capital is seeking a General Partner Group accountant in Boston to support partnership operations, including cash management, capital calls, and allocations. The role interacts with fund accounting, tax, and legal teams to ensure accurate reporting and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of accounting experience in financial services, strong Excel skills, and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years accounting experience in financial services.
• Solid understanding of investment partnerships.
• Reliable and collaborative team member.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Advanced MS Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of partnerships: cash management, capital calls, distributions, reconciliations.
• Prepare carry, vesting, and profit/loss allocations for partners.
• Produce quarterly and annual fair market value reporting with supporting docs.
• Prepare quarterly tax estimates and annual tax books for partnerships.
• Record entries into Investran, the portfolio management/accounting system.
• Assist in responding to investor inquiries and information requests.
• Create GP investor reports: FMV, tax basis activity, investment reports.
• Collaborate with Finance teams to properly treat transactions and earnings.
• Partner with associates to partners on projects to improve team performance.

Skills

Accounting experience

Team collaboration

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Discretion

Independent work

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Investran

Job description

Bain Capital is seeking a General Partner Group accountant in Boston to support partnership operations, including cash management, capital calls, and allocations. The role interacts with fund accounting, tax, and legal teams to ensure accurate reporting and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of accounting experience in financial services, strong Excel skills, and a collaborative mindset.