Bain & Company, Inc.

WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times. Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

The Investment Services Group (ISG) is an internal investment office serving Bain’s eligible Partners and Managers. The mission of ISG is to provide attractive investment opportunities and easily accessible information concerning those investments. ISG manages the operations of the funds governed by the Investment Committee, and reports through Bain’s Global CFO. Currently ISG manages 200 deals within 50 investment entities and the related reporting to 2,500 investors. 

WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAM 

The ISG Accountant is responsible for assisting with daily investment accounting transactions, cash management reporting and investment reporting to the Group’s Managers. The Accountant works with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate accounting and reporting to ISG, limited partners and senior management.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Investment Accounting (60%)

• Assist with preparation of complete and accurate tax basis books and records for investment partnerships, including individual partner capital accounts and account reconciliations
• Assist with capital call and distribution preparation
• Assist with preparation of annual audit reports
• Assist with tax compliance filings and payments
• Create supporting documentation for investment and accounting transactions

Investment Reporting (20%)

• Assist with the quarterly preparation of direct and fund of fund valuations
• Analyze monthly activity and quarterly reports of underlying investment funds to facilitate investment reporting
• Assist with preparing and updating management reports

Treasury Procedures (10%)

• Review banking transactions and create supporting files
• Reconcile electronic deposits of capital call payments received
• Maintain monthly bank reconciliations 

Other duties as required (10%), including:

• Collaborate with Global Accounting, Legal and Treasury departments to help account for intercompany transactions
• Assist with responding to perpetual and ad-hoc requests from limited partners
• Assist with preparing presentation materials for Semi-Annual Investment Committee meetings
• Perform other duties & projects as assigned or as responsibilities dictate

ABOUT YOU

Required:

• Superior interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to successfully manage multiple work streams, prioritize assignments and meet deadlines 
• Working knowledge of various software tools including SharePoint, Excel, Word and Adobe Acrobat or similar software programs

Preferred: 

• Knowledge of private equity investment funds
• Working knowledge of Investran or similar software products

This role follows a hybrid model, requiring in-office presence at least 2 days per week.

In Boston , the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $73,500- $88,250

• Annual discretionary performance bonus 
• This role may also be eligible for other elements of discretionary compensation
• 4.5% 401(k) company contribution, which increases after 3 years of service and is 100% vested upon start date

Bain & Company's comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to help employees achieve personal independence, protection and stability in the areas most important to you and your family.

• Bain pays 100% individual employee premiums for medical, dental and vision programs, offering one of the most comprehensive medical plans for employees without impacting your paycheck
• Generous paid time off, including parental leave, sick leave and paid holidays
• Fully vested 401(k) company contribution
• Paid Life and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Annual fitness reimbursements

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.