Real Estate Finance Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Bain Capital is seeking an Associate to join the Finance team supporting cash management, reporting, and budgeting functions. You will coordinate weekly cash activity, analyze funds, and help ensure timely wires and reconciliations across multiple entities.

The role emphasizes strong Excel skills, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and opportunities to contribute to audit/tax deliverables and process improvements within a fast-paced real estate and private equity environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar major.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience preferred; Big 4 exposure is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with IT tools and AI concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Cash management: analyze and coordinate weekly cash activity including capital calls and distributions.
• Perform weekly cash availability analysis across Funds and assess loan drawdowns and repayments.
• Coordinate with Finance and other Bain departments to ensure timely wires and weekly cash reconciliation.
• Collaborate with outsourced accounting and fund administrator on procedures, tracking, and bank fees.
• Support audit/tax deliverables and assist in preparing quarterly workpapers.
• Assist with annual property operating budget process and ad hoc process improvements.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Self-motivation

Prioritization

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Yardi

IT tools / AI awareness

Job description

Bain Capital is seeking an Associate to join the Finance team supporting cash management, reporting, and budgeting functions. You will coordinate weekly cash activity, analyze funds, and help ensure timely wires and reconciliations across multiple entities.

The role emphasizes strong Excel skills, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and opportunities to contribute to audit/tax deliverables and process improvements within a fast-paced real estate and private equity environment.