Bain & Company, Inc.

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WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

In this role, you’ll support international payroll and tax operations by ensuring accurate U.S. federal and state wage reporting and tax withholding for international employees. You’ll also help estimate tax protection costs for employees on temporary assignments and maintain accurate financial records through journal entries and reconciliations. This is a critical role that helps ensure compliance across global operations while partnering closely with payroll and finance teams in our international offices.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Input international employee payroll data into our internal system based on data from global offices, applying appropriate exchange and tax withholding rates
• Prepare and reconcile federal and state payroll tax deposits, quarterly/annual returns, and W-2 forms for international offices for management review
• Ensure full compliance with U.S. income tax, Social Security, and unemployment regulations
• Draft and prepare correspondence in response to tax authority inquiries (IRS and state-level)
• Use Excel-based models to estimate U.S. tax rates for inbound and outbound transfers, supporting global payroll decisions
• Review non-cash fringe benefits and determine U.S. tax treatment and gross-up needs in line with policy
• Prepare payroll journal entries and reconcile employee withholdings and loans
• Respond to international employee inquiries about U.S. payroll issues and W-2 reporting
• Maintain documentation and ensure transactions follow internal policies and procedures
• Take on additional projects or tasks as assigned, with regular check-ins for progress

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field required
• International payroll or tax experience a plus
• Knowledge of U.S. tax regulations (e.g., fringe benefit reporting, hypothetical tax, individual tax rules) preferred
• Familiarity with automated payroll systems involving multiple entities is helpful
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information
• Experience working with accounting principles and financial systems
• Excellent communication skills and comfort interacting with stakeholders at all levels
• Advanced Excel skills and strong overall systems proficiency

U.S. COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution based on years of service, and Bain’s best-in-class benefits package.

Some local governments in the United States require a good-faith, reasonable salary range be included in job postings for open roles. The estimated annualized compensation for this role is as follows:

• In Massachusetts, the good-faith, reasonable hourly full-time salary range for this role is between $26.21 - $31.49; placement within this range will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, licensure/certifications, training, and skill level.

Additional compensation may include:

• Annual discretionary performance bonus
• 4.5% 401(k) company contribution, increasing after 3 years and fully vested upon start
• Full coverage of individual medical, dental, and vision premiums
• Generous paid time off, including parental leave and holidays
• Paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Annual fitness reimbursement

MASSACHUSETTS EMPLOYMENT NOTICE

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.