Senior Technical Accountant

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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.                

 

About the role: 

The Senior Accountant, Corporate Technical Accounting will be a key member of the technical accounting Center of Excellence (COE) at Boston Scientific. The COE is responsible for overseeing several complex accounting areas including but not limited to revenue recognition, lease accounting, accounting for stock-based compensation, and debt & derivative accounting. The COE collaborates with BSC’s global accounting teams to determine appropriate accounting treatment for significant transactions involving the technical areas above and ensures the accuracy of month end close processes. The COE is also responsible for managing the Company’s global accounting policies and leading the implementation of new accounting standards. 

This role will interact with Corporate Accounting & Consolidation, FP&A, Tax, Treasury teams; continually assess and implement process improvements; and maintain accurate accounting of results in a well-controlled environment.

 

Your responsibilities include:

• Apply technical accounting research to various areas including debt & derivatives, statement of cash flow, revenue recognition, lease accounting, 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 

 

What we're looking for:
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, 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 

 

 

Requisition ID: 581446

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

 

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and loo