Corporate Finance Co-op

Bain Capital Overview

Bain Capital, LP is one of the world’s leading private multi-asset alternative investment firms with more than $160 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, real estate 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.
 

Corporate Finance Group

The Corporate Finance Group is currently a team of seventeen individuals and is responsible for the day-to-day accounting for the Global Management Company. Our current Enterprise Risk Platform is Workday Financials. The Global Management Company consolidates the operations of all Registered Investment Advisors (one for each business) and the entities by geography including Asia (Hong Kong, Tokyo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Korea), Europe (London, Munich, Dublin, France, Spain, Sweden, Italy, Portugal, Luxembourg), Australia (Sydney and Melbourne) and India (Mumbai and Mauritius). Corporate Finance is also responsible for Tax Accounting and works closely with the Tax Department on Tax Reporting as well as Special Purpose reporting, working closely with FP&A and other Finance groups within the Firm. Various other responsibilities within the group include the Cash Reporting Function (our key banking relationships are Bank of America and BBH), Cash Forecasting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Fixed Assets.

Position Description

Perform accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of invoices and employee travel and expense reimbursement.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit employee expense reports and report analysis and findings to Finance staff
• Interact with employees to obtain the proper documentation for expense reports
• Research, resolve, and answer employee inquires regarding reimbursement policy and process
• Maintain employee files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
• Process invoices, verify financial data for use in maintaining accounts payable records, and provide other clerical support necessary to pay the obligations of the organization

• Maintain Check Log

• General administrative tasks including filing, copying, opening mail
• Assist with quarter close ledger account reconciliations and cash reconciliations
• Assist with ad hoc projects as needed

General Qualifications

• Must possess strong organizational and time management skills
• Must possess problem solving skills
• Must be enrolled or have taken relevant accounting courses
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Ability to interact with employees in a professional manner