Tax Senior Associate

About the Firm

Bain Capital is one of the world’s leading private investment firms with approximately $215 billion of assets under management. Founded in 1984, the firm creates lasting impact for investors, teams, businesses, and communities through a partnership approach that fosters innovation, entrepreneurialism, and agility. With 1,985+ employees across 24 offices on four continents, Bain Capital focuses on Private Equity, Growth & Venture, Capital Solutions, Credit, and Real Assets. The firm empowers its people to define and own their career trajectories while collaborating across an integrated platform to unlock breakthrough insights.

About the Role

The Tax Associate/Senior Associate, Compliance, will join the Bain Capital Tax Department in Boston, reporting directly to the Head of Fund Tax, Credit & Global Special Situations. This role ensures the timely and accurate delivery of tax compliance and reporting while collaborating with internal teams and external tax advisors on tax structuring and strategies for the Credit & Global Special Situations businesses.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with external tax advisors and fund accountants to facilitate the timely preparation of fund tax return filings and K-1 reporting.
• Provide support to external tax return preparers by reviewing tax return workpapers, tax allocations, and tax estimates.
• Partner with external tax advisors to review quarterly tax projections, US and state tax withholding, and estimated payments.
• Provide guidance on year-end tax reporting (Forms 1099, 1042, etc.).
• Collaborate with the Tax Team and external tax advisors on complex tax issues and tax strategies.
• Interface with the investor relations team to support responses to investor requests for tax information.
• Collaborate with external advisors and internal administrators to manage federal, state, and local tax notices and audit responses.
• Use independent judgment in setting priorities; assist with ad-hoc projects and day-to-day tax questions from the business.
• Prepare documents, presentations, and meeting materials including structure charts and spreadsheets.
• Liaise with internal finance and operations teams to ensure proper booking of new structures and transactions.
• Assist with the migration to AI-based software.
• Maintain, update, and create tax databases and/or database information (e.g., files, trackers, etc.).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Certified Public Accountant or J.D./LL.M. preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) or the credit, alternative assets, or private equity sector.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills, with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Able to effectively articulate tax concepts and issues to non-tax professionals.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit; takes initiative and leads projects.
• Able to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines while working under pressure.
• Highly motivated, team-focused, and results-oriented.
• Proficient with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Adobe.

Pay

Expected annual base salary: $105,000 – $120,000. Actual base salary will be determined by factors including role, function, level, experience, qualifications, and geographic location. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on individual impact, team, and firm performance.

Benefits

Bain Capital offers a competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, family needs, and overall well-being.