Corporate Accountant jobs in United States, Massachusetts, Marlborough

Key responsibilities include:

• Evaluate proposed restructuring and integration projects and determine appropriate accounting treatment in accordance withASC 420 – Exit or Disposal Cost Obligationsand Boston Scientific’s accounting policy
• Prepare quarterly presentations for Senior Leadership highlighting restructuring program status
• Complete accounting close activities and related internal controls, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations
• Partner with the SEC Reporting team to prepare high-quality footnotes and disclosures for our quarterly and annual filings
• Partner with the Corporate SOX team to maintain effective internal controls over areas of responsibility
• Liaise with external auditors to address review/audit questions and provide relevant responses and supporting documentation
• Deliver accurate annual plan and periodic forecast estimates to FP&A
• Drive continuous improvement within our processes to gain efficiencies
• Support an inclusive culture at BSC

Required qualifications:

• • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience and education; Master’s degree a plus
  • CPA preferred
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of accounting experience required. Prior experience in a public accounting firm preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; SAP and Hyperion Financial Management experience a plus.
  • The successful candidate will need to exhibit the following skills:
  • Strong accounting and analytical skills
  • Solid knowledge of US GAAP and ability to interpret and apply technical accounting research and reach conclusions
  • Desire to engage, lead, and work in cross-functional teams (independently and in a consultative manner)
  • Attention to detail and data accuracy, while understanding the “big picture”
  • Highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills which provide the ability to establish and build working relationships with individuals throughout the organization

Compensation fornon-exempt (hourly), non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation forexempt, non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions:It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

About the role:

The Accountant III, Corporate Accounting plays a key role in supporting various accounting processes and initiatives in an exciting work environment.Our team is a dynamic, high-performing group that is responsible for overseeing complex and judgmental accounting areas, implementing and maintaining global accounting policies and compliance with external reporting requirements in addition to supporting various process improvement initiatives related to core accounting concepts.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Support the review and redesign of the company’s worldwide accounting processes for business-sponsored employee relocations. Requires working closely with the BSC Global Mobility team, the International Tax team, the Global Business Services group, third party service providers and local accounting teams worldwide to ensure appropriate accruals and expense recognition
• End-to-end process ownership for global pension accounting, including coordination of valuation reports with third party actuaries and preparation ofhigh-quality footnotes and disclosures for our annual SEC filing
• Complete accounting close activities and related internal controls, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations, for multiple benefit-related accounts
• Deliver accurate annual plan and periodic forecast estimates to our Financial Planning and Analysis team for each area of responsibility
• Perform monthly analysis and annual rate planning related to fringe benefits impacting all US sites and divisions
• Participate in preparation for future system implementations and process improvement projects
• Ensure a strong control environment and compliance with reporting standards and regulations
• Support tie out of annual proxy filing with SEC
• Manage ad hoc queries from internal customers, including senior management
• Identify and implement process improvements to gain efficiencies in the financial close process
• Foster an inclusive workplace that that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational and personal objectives

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting

• Minimum of 2 years of accounting or audit experience
• High level of personal and professional ethics and integrity

• Strong business acumen, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills which provide the ability to establish and grow working relationships with individuals throughout the organization
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A continuous improvement, proactive and strategic thinking mindset
• Strong time management skills, including the ability to effectively manage competing projects and priorities
• Minimum 3 days per week on-site in the Marlborough office

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA preferred
• SAP, Hyperion Financial Management, Tableau and/or Alteryx experience a plus
• Prior experience in a public accounting firm preferred
• Experience presenting to senior level leadership

• Experience collaborating with global teams

Compensation fornon-exempt (hourly), non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation forexempt, non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions:It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Prepare and analyze monthly and quarterly SG&A and R&D reporting by division, region, and function
• Analyze key areas of focus for Senior Management team such as global headcount reporting, T&E spend, etc.
• Coordinate the quarterly forecasting cycles working with Global Finance teams to define, communicate and manage all requirements to develop financial statements; troubleshoot as needed and partner with divisions/regions/functions during the process
• In partnership with global finance stakeholders, engage in continuous improvement activities to streamline core FP&A processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness while incorporating new capabilities with AI and SaaS solutions

• Quickly and accurately respond to ad hoc queries from internal customers (including Sr./Executive Management)
• Assist in preparing schedules for CFO updates to Executive team
• Support inclusive culture of finance

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business related field
• Minimum of 3 years of financial analysis, planning, and business support experience in medium to large company
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a complex, highly matrixed worldwide organization and be able to simplify that matrix for reporting and analytical purposes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Be proactive, a self-starter, results-oriented, and a team player. Wants to be challenged.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment. Ability to multi-task effectively.
• Strong organizational, management, project and process skills.
• Very strong financial analysis skills. Attention to detail a must.
• Strong Hyperion/SmartView user. SAP a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation fornon-exempt (hourly), non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation forexempt, non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions:It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the development of overarching, integrated global HR communication strategies that inform, inspire and engage current and prospective employees and drive alignment to HR strategies and priorities.

• Support the CHRO and act as an advisor to key members of the senior HR leadership team to advance messaging, communications strategies and tactics.

• Shape and articulate the HR narrative through compelling, authentic content aligned with the CHRO’s voice and organizational values across platforms such as LinkedIn and internal social channels.

• Create high-impact written communications, presentations, videos and talking points for internal audiences, as well as key external-facing leadership communications including thought leadership content in close collaboration with the corporate reputation team.

• Foster strategic collaboration with senior HR leaders, business partners and the Corporate Communications team to align, integrate and reinforce organizational change communications and other business-critical change efforts.

• Proactively ensure a consistent voice in all communications that aligns with the Boston Scientific corporate brand, employee value proposition and workplace culture.

• Enable new and effective methods for developing compelling and interactive employee communications around strategy, business priorities, organizational change and culture.

• Establish metrics to assess the effectiveness of change initiatives, track progress, and drive continuous improvement based on feedback and data analysis.

• Demonstrate strong commitment to company values and furthering a diverse and inclusive team environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or related field

• A minimum of 10 years of communications experience within a corporate or agency environment

• A minimum of 8 years creating enterprise-wide and executive-level communications that support employer brand initiatives and experience contributing to global transformation projects

• Exceptional writer and multi-channel storyteller

• Strong understanding and experience developing and executing enterprise communication strategies across internal and external channels focused on advancing business goals, employee engagement and executive thought leadership

• Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams to lead strategic communication plans resulting in timely, high-quality deliverables and results

• Demonstrated experience in managing or contributing to executive social media presence, particularly in support of HR or corporate communications

• Recognized strength in leading people and teams regardless of reporting relationships or direct organizational authority

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, matrixed environment

• Exceptional stakeholder management and experience providing strategic counsel and collaboration at all levels of the organization

• Ability to distill complex information into compelling, simple terms with an understanding of public and employee perception

• Solutions-oriented with a willingness to bring new ideas and try new approaches

• Adept at working in a team environment while also displaying independence, initiative and enterprise mindset; ability to maintain high productivity while balancing competing priorities

• Ability to travel domestically (appx 10%)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in both a corporate and agency environment

• Strong interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence; adept at consensus-building and incorporating differing viewpoints into recommendations

• Experience leading thought leadership positioning and communicating sensitive HR topics (e.g., inclusion, talent development, workplace culture)

• Strong executive presence with the ability to thoughtfully advise top executives, comfortably providing alternative points of view and influence decision making

Compensation fornon-exempt (hourly), non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation forexempt, non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions:It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Key responsibilities include:

• Apply technical accounting research to various areas including debt & derivatives, lease accounting, statement of cash flow, accounting for stock-based compensation
• Prepare technical accounting memos and presentations to highlight key considerations and financial impacts
• Complete accounting close activities and related internal controls, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations
• Partner with the SEC Reporting team to prepare high-quality footnotes and disclosures for our quarterly and annual filings
• Partner with the Corporate SOX team to maintain effective internal controls over areas of responsibility
• Liaise with external auditors to address review/audit questions and provide relevant responses and supporting documentation
• Deliver accurate annual plan and periodic forecast estimates to FP&A for each area of responsibility
• Drive continuous improvement within our processes to gain efficiencies
• Support an inclusive culture at BSC

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience and education; Master’s degree a plus
• CPA preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years of accounting experience required. Prior experience in a public accounting firm preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; SAP and Hyperion Financial Management experience a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Copilot and/or ChatGPT Enterprise experience a plus.

Preferred qualifications:

• Strong accounting and analytical skills
• Solid knowledge of US GAAP and ability to interpret and apply technical accounting research and reach conclusions, particularly in areas of debt & derivative accounting, statement of cash flow, revenue recognition, lease accounting, accounting for stock-based compensation
• Desire to engage, lead, and work in cross-functional teams (independently and in a consultative manner)
• Attention to detail and data accuracy, while understanding the “big picture”
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills which provide the ability to establish and build working relationships with individuals throughout the organization

Compensation fornon-exempt (hourly), non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation forexempt, non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions:It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Perform the monthly worldwide consolidation of the company's 150+ legal entities within the Hyperion reporting system; including preparation of key financial statements, and footnote disclosures.

• Represent Corporate Accounting as a subject matter expert in certain core accounting areas including Transfer Price Variance (TPV), non-controlling interest, and accounting for our highly inflationary economies.

• Perform technical accounting research and documentation of conclusions/decisions for management and auditors.

• End-to-end process ownership for the annual benefit plan audit including partnering with HR, SEC Reporting, external auditors (EY), and our 3rd party vendor, Vanguard, to ensure a smooth benefit plan audit process, and preparation of timely and accurate financial statements filed with the SEC.

• Liaise with the Global Business Services Group and divisional teams to ensure timely reporting for Boston Scientific Corporation, our largest legal entity.

• Lead meetings with EY to ensure timely delivery of audit requests

• Partner with the various groups within Corporate Tax on compensating adjustments and quarterly close processes.

• Manage ad hoc queries from internal customers, including Senior Management

• Ensure a strong control environment and compliance with reporting standards and regulations

• Identify and implement process improvements to gain efficiencies in the financial close process

• Foster an inclusive workplace that that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational and personal objective.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business

• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience

• Experience collaborating with global teams

• Solid understanding of the relationship of internal controls and business processes with financial statements and financial statement risks and assertions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree and/or CPA

• SAP, Hyperion Financial Management, Tableau and/or Alteryx experience a plus.

• Prior experience in a public accounting firm preferred; mix of public/private a plus.

• Strong time management skills; ability to effectively manages competing projects and priorities

• Strong business acumen, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

• Strong interpersonal skills which provide the ability to establish and build working relationships with individuals throughout the organization

• A continuous improvement, proactive and strategic thinking mindset

• Learns quickly; willing to dive deep into project details

• Comfort with ambiguity and proven ability to work through roadblocks

Your responsibilities will include

• Lead Global Annual Operating Plan processes, partnering with global finance teams on continuous process improvements while leveraging new financial system capabilities.
• Coordinate, prepare, and analyze monthly financial reporting by division, region, and function, working across the team to understand the various drivers.
• Analyze key areas of focus for the Senior Management team such as global headcount reporting, T&E spend, digital initiatives, etc.
• Consolidate total company, divisional, and regional P&L’s analyzing trends and understanding/tracking variances to plan and forecast by P&L line item.
• Coordinate the quarterly forecasting cycles working with Global Finance teams to define, communicate, and manage all requirements to develop financial statements; troubleshoot as needed and partner with divisions/regions/functions during the process.
• Maintain and enhance P&L modelling for quarterly/annual estimates, using inputs from businesses and external factors, comparing trends against recent forecasts and external guidance.
• Quickly and accurately respond to ad hoc queries from internal customers (including Sr./Executive Management).
• Assist in preparing schedules for CFO updates to the Executive team.
• Support Global Headcount reporting processes, partnering closely with HR and Finance in monitoring headcount investments and growth.
• Engage in continuous improvement activities to streamline core FP&A processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness as well as support overall company optimization initiatives.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant financial analysis, planning, and business support experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work well in a complex, highly matrixed worldwide organization and simplify that matrix for reporting and analytical purposes

Preferred qualifications:

• Strong organizational, management, project, and process skills.
• Be proactive, a self-starter, results-oriented, and a team player. Wants to be challenged.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment and multi-task
• Attention to detail and accuracy. Very strong analytical skills.
• Track record of successful business partnering. Advanced knowledge of tools and systems (Hyperion Planning/Smartview, Excel, etc.)

Compensation fornon-exempt (hourly), non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation forexempt, non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions:It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.