Senior Corporate Tax Accountant (6 month contract)

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WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAM

You’ll join Bain & Company’s Global Tax team within the Finance function, supporting Bain & Company, Inc. and its subsidiaries. In this role, you’ll assist in minimizing global tax costs by preparing tax returns, researching tax issues, and identifying tax planning opportunities. This position offers valuable experience in corporate taxation along with exposure to partnership and private equity investment taxation.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Assist in the minimization of global tax costs of Bain & Company, Inc. and its subsidiaries by preparing tax returns, researching tax issues, and identifying tax planning opportunities

• Prepare and review U.S. Federal and State tax returns for Bain & Company, Inc. and its subsidiaries

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of all aspects of consolidated Federal and State income tax returns, including estimated tax payments

• Ensure adequate documentation of tax return positions for defense on audit

• Support the Senior Tax Manager and international team in responding to Federal and State tax audit queries

Tax Research & Advisory

• Research various federal, state, and local tax issues

• Identify, research, and prepare technical memoranda to address U.S. tax issues

• Recommend action plans and conclusions with a business perspective

Other Projects & Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical resource for U.S. controllers regarding sales and use tax filings and audits, annual information reporting, and local tax returns

• Serve as a technical resource for Payroll relating to U.S. Federal and state payroll tax reporting

• Perform administrative and general work as required to achieve results accurately, efficiently, and effectively

• Respond to ad hoc requests as assigned or as responsibilities dictate

ABOUT YOU

Required

• Strong accounting and quantitative skills

• Self-starter with the ability to balance multiple projects

• Effective communication skills, with strong interpersonal and project management skills

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in OneSource, Microsoft Word and Excel, and online tax research tools

• U.S. corporate and state tax compliance experience

• Bachelor’s degree and CPA

• 3–5 years of public accounting experience

Preferred

• 3–5 years of public accounting experience at a Big 4 firm

U.S. COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, a 401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution based on years of service, and Bain’s best-in-class benefits package.

Some local governments in the United States require a good-faith, reasonable salary range to be included in job postings for open roles. The estimated annualized compensation for this role is as follows:

• In Massachusetts, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between ($97,000 - $116,000)

• Annual discretionary performance bonus

• This role may also be eligible for other elements of discretionary compensation

• 4.5% 401(k) company contribution, which increases after 3 years of service and is 100% vested upon start date

Bain & Company’s comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to support employees and their families, including:

• Bain pays 100% of individual employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Generous paid time off, including parental leave, sick leave, and paid holidays

• Fully vested 401(k) company contribution

• Paid life and long-term disability insurance

• Annual fitness reimbursements

ADDITIONAL LEGAL NOTICE (BOSTON, MA)

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.