Coinvest Finance Manager - Private Markets at Baincapital

Job description

BAIN CAPITAL OVERVIEW With approximately $215 billion of assets under management, Bain Capital is one of the world’s leading private investment firms. We create lasting impact for our investors, teams, businesses, and the communities in which we live. Over four decades we have strategically grown our platform to focus on Private Equity, Growth & Venture, Capital Solutions, Credit, and Real Assets. Today, our team includes 1,985 employees in 24 offices on four continents. We partner differently to help people and companies embrace possibility and realize potential. Founded as a private partnership in 1984, we have fostered a culture of innovation, entrepreneurialism, and agility, empowering our people to define and own their career trajectories.Today, our partnership approach enables us to pursue strategic growth, build enduring relationships with a robust external network, and collaborate across our integrated platform to connect the deep and diverse expertise that unlocks breakthrough insights. Our people are the heart of our advantage. Colleagues at all levels have a seat at the table as they tackle business challenges with a principal investor mindset. By asking incisive questions, respectfully challenging one another, and remaining intellectually agile, we work together to achieve exceptional outcomes. COINVEST FINANCE GROUP Significant alignment with LPs has been one of the cornerstones of Bain Capital’s strategy since the firm was founded. This alignment is achieved through the firm’s extensive coinvest program, through which employees, collectively, have been, and continue to be among the largest investors in nearly every Bain Capital investment across all business units. The Bain Capital Coinvest Finance Group is a specialized team responsible for the operational, accounting, tax, reporting, and strategic support functions associated with the firm’s coinvest portfolio. With investments spanning the broader Bain Capital platform, the team has unique exposure across multiple investment strategies, business lines, and complex partnership structures. Members of the team regularly collaborate with colleagues of nearly every internal department in the company, including investment professionals from all business units, all internal finance departments, tax, legal, HR, compliance, and IT, as well as the firm’s outside advisors, including attorneys, banks, custodians, and accounting and tax professionals. This role sits within the Private Markets vertical of the Coinvest Group – a highly collaborative, approximately 10-person team operating within a broader 20 person coinvest organization. The structure provides the opportunity to work closely with senior team members and leadership while maintaining meaningful ownership, visibility, and impact from day one. POSITION OVERVIEW The Finance Manager will play a key leadership role within the Coinvest Finance Group, supporting the accounting, operational, tax, and strategic activities associated with Bain Capital’s coinvest partnerships. This individual will be expected to operate with a high degree of ownership and autonomy while partnering across teams and functions throughout the organization. The role is well suited for a technically strong and intellectually curious professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment and is excited by the opportunity to contribute beyond traditional accounting responsibilities. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting and analytical capabilities with sound business judgment, leadership presence, and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic investment environment. This position offers: Broad exposure to Bain Capital’s global investment platform and senior stakeholders across the firm Significant ownership of complex partnership structures and related finance processes Leadership opportunities within a lean, high-performing team environment The opportunity to drive operational innovation through technology, automation, and AI-enabled solutions A dynamic role with long-term growth and development potential within one of the industry’s leading investment firms KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the accounting, operational, and financial oversight of various coinvest partnerships Manage operational and administrative activities of the partnerships, including cash management, capital calls, cash and stock distributions, custody processes, reconciliations, compliance reporting, and valuation reporting Evaluate and analyze complex investment transactions, partnership allocations, and accounting conclusions associated with evolving deal structures and liquidity events Serve as a key point of coordination and partnership across internal teams Support investor facing activities including onboarding investors, policy administration, overseeing investor reporting, and responding to ad-hoc inquiries Identify opportunities to enhance processes, strengthen controls, and increase operational efficiency through technology, automation, AI tools, and scalable workflows Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership on strategic initiatives, special projects, and the continued evolution of the Coinvest platform Mentor and develop junior team members while contributing to broader team planning and leadership initiatives Oversee partnership reporting deliverables and coordinate closely with internal and external tax advisors on annual tax reporting and related partnership matters GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS 6-8 years accounting experience in financial services, with strong exposure to investment partnerships, private equity, asset management, hedge funds, or alternative investments Background in public accounting, asset management audit, tax, or partnership accounting preferred Strong understanding of partnership structures, allocations, and investment operations Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high attention to detail Demonstrated leadership capability, including experience mentoring or managing team members Excellent analytical, problem solving, decision-making, and organization skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization High degree of professionalism, accountability, and ownership Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate independently and drive initiatives forward Interest in process improvements, operational optimization, and leveraging technology to improve workflows and scalability Capable of handling highly confidential and sensitive information Advanced Excel skills required Familiarity with AI tools and technologies (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude) and a willingness to explore and adopt emerging AI solutions DESIRED BACKGROUND/EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related field CPA and/or Master’s Degree preferred Compensation: Expected Annual Base Salary $130,000 – 150,000 Actual base salary will be determined by a wide range of factors including but not limited to role, function, level, experience, qualifications and geographic location. In addition to a competitive base salary, this position may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based upon factors such as individual impact, team and firm performance. Bain Capital offers a competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, family needs, and overall well-being. Bain Capital is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

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Must-haves

Broad exposure to Bain Capital’s global investment platform and senior stakeholders across the firm
Significant ownership of complex partnership structures and related finance processes
Leadership opportunities within a lean, high-performing team environment
The opportunity to drive operational innovation through technology, automation, and AI-enabled solutions
A dynamic role with long-term growth and development potential within one of the industry’s leading investment firms
Lead the accounting, operational, and financial oversight of various coinvest partnerships
Evaluate and analyze complex investment transactions, partnership allocations, and accounting conclusions associated with evolving deal structures and liquidity events
Serve as a key point of coordination and partnership across internal teams
Support investor facing activities including onboarding investors, policy administration, overseeing investor reporting, and responding to ad-hoc inquiries
Identify opportunities to enhance processes, strengthen controls, and increase operational efficiency through technology, automation, AI tools, and scalable workflows
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership on strategic initiatives, special projects, and the continued evolution of the Coinvest platform
Mentor and develop junior team members while contributing to broader team planning and leadership initiatives
Oversee partnership reporting deliverables and coordinate closely with internal and external tax advisors on annual tax reporting and related partnership matters
6-8 years accounting experience in financial services, with strong exposure to investment partnerships, private equity, asset management, hedge funds, or alternative investments
Strong understanding of partnership structures, allocations, and investment operations
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high attention to detail
Demonstrated leadership capability, including experience mentoring or managing team members
Excellent analytical, problem solving, decision-making, and organization skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization
High degree of professionalism, accountability, and ownership
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate independently and drive initiatives forward
Interest in process improvements, operational optimization, and leveraging technology to improve workflows and scalability

Nice-to-haves

Background in public accounting, asset management audit, tax, or partnership accounting preferred
CPA and/or Master’s Degree preferred

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