BAIN CAPITAL OVERVIEW
Bain Capital, LP is one of the world’s leading private multi-asset alternative investment firms with more than $105 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 and venture capital. 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.
VENTURES OVERVIEW
We are excited to add a Finance Associate to join our Venture Finance team. Bain Capital Ventures is an affiliate of Bain Capital established to invest in venture and growth stage companies within a core set of industry verticals where the senior investment team has deep domain expertise. Bain Capital Ventures believes that one of its fundamental competitive advantages is its affiliation with Bain Capital, which provides Bain Capital Ventures with additional industry perspectives and a network of global portfolio companies and investors. The investment professionals of Bain Capital Ventures, as well as its operating and senior advisors, provide significant ongoing strategic and operation support to companies. Potential investment areas by segment include: Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) and Machine Learning, Commerce Technology, Financial Technology (including digital currency), Healthcare IT and Services, Infrastructure Software and Security Software.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Finance Associate will partner with the senior Finance professionals in managing key tasks including, but not limited to, the following:
Quarterly US GAAP Basis Reporting; annual US GAAP Basis audit
Annual Tax Basis Book Preparation; working with internal tax department and external advisers regarding tax implication of complex investment transactions
Cash flow management, capital calls and cash and stock distributions
Review and analysis of portfolio company financials in preparation for quarterly partner portfolio review meetings
Work with partners to assist in the preparation of quarterly portfolio company valuations & prepare summarized data for partner presentations
Respond to requests and inquiries of limited partners and their representatives via telephone and email
Work with Investor Relations in preparation of presentation materials, information posted to investor website, fundraising documents
Understand and document investment transactions; working with deal staff and outside advisors on deal closings and harvest transactions
Analyze various fund activities to ensure compliance with partnership agreements
Work with the CFO / Finance Director on projects to enhance the product of the team, department and firm
Other ad hoc responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS
1-3 years in Public Accounting or related experience in an in-house accounting & finance role; demonstrated professional and academic achievement
Self-starter with strong project management and follow-through skills
Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects with the highest attention to detail.
Creative problem solving ability and sound judgment
Strong team player with an entrepreneurial predisposition and strong interpersonal skills
Outstanding Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with Microsoft Access a plus
EDUCATION
Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting from a four-year college/university with a strong academic background (minimum 3.5 GPA)
