Tax Associate/Senior Associate

BAIN CAPITAL OVERVIEW

With approximately $185 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 & Capital Markets, and Real Assets. Today, our team includes 1,880+ 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This role will provide day-to-day tax advisory and tax compliance support for Bain Capital’s core operating companies located in the United States and 24 countries around the world.

• Responsibilities will include tax research and analysis, tax planning, tax advice and tax compliance. 

• Emphasis will be placed on:

  • Reviewing tax workpapers and ensure the timely execution and filing of all relevant tax returns, withholding requirements, and extensions (Forms 1065, 5471, 8865, 1042-S, 1099 and Schedule K-1/K-3) for Management Company and related entities

  • Facilitating both federal and state filings and relevant tax payments

  • Assisting with the preparation and calculation of partnership allocations, tax distributions and effectively connected income

  • Managing the timely execution and filing of non-income tax related filings such as sales and use and property tax returns

  • Coordinating with internal teams and outside advisors to complete global corporate income tax returns and estimates

  • Preparing and providing management company partnership estimates for individual quarterly reporting

  • Monitoring risks and issues as it relates to federal and state partnership tax

  • Preparing responses to tax authority audits and requests for information

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong spreadsheet abilities and thorough working knowledge of Excel, including basic formula functions.

  • Pivot tables and compound formula functions are preferred

• Ability to handle highly confidential & sensitive information with professionalism

• Detail-oriented and organized approach

• Self-directed and proactive work ethic, with an emphasis on taking ownership of tasks

• Ability to apply knowledge to new fact patterns and develop innovative and efficient solutions without constant oversight

• Respectful and enthusiastic team attitude

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong professional and academic achievement

• Enthusiasm for integrating technology into tax compliance processes

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance required

• 1-4 years of relevant accounting experience (Big 4 public accounting preferred)

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.