Your responsibilities include:
- Develop and mentor team members, identifying opportunities for growth and skill enhancement to elevate performance and foster a culture of excellence.
- Lead the Technical Accounting COE, ensuring alignment with global accounting standards and internal policies. Offer strategic accounting guidance to business partners and senior leaders to assess the impact of proposed transactions and influence decision making.
- Oversee the COE accounting close processes including review of technical accounting memos, ensuring the accuracy of SEC related disclosures, and adherence to the Company’s internal control processes.
- Proactively monitor new accounting and reporting guidance affecting the company, including preparation of executive-level summaries and detailed project implementation plans.
- Provide senior oversight of the Global SOX 404 program and business controls implementation for project Magellan and support the team in setting strategic direction.
- Work collaboratively with the MedSurg business development department on assessing the technical aspects of new strategic investments, where needed.
- Lead and collaborate cross-functionally to implement new accounting standards, including assessing the related financial reporting implications.
- Oversee the global accounting policies function; assist with policy alignment as part of integration of acquired companies.
- Share best practices and seek to continually improve processes; take initiative in business partnering activities.
- Act as primary liaison for internal/external auditors for all areas of responsibility.
- Lead or participate in special projects as needed.
What we're looking for:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
- CPA required
- Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience, through combination of Big Four and/or industry
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP particularly in areas of revenue recognition, lease accounting, accounting for stock-based compensation, and accounting for derivatives/hedging instruments
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail & data accuracy, while understanding the “big picture”
- Outstanding organization, process and time management skills, including ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret and apply technical accounting literature
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to manage and coach others, and work effectively as part of a team
- Proven ability to build relationships and influence with key stakeholders
- Experience creating inclusive environment and supporting DE&I
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.