Account to Report 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.

Account to Report Accountant

About the role:

Performs a variety of advanced tasks in general accounting, including analyzing and reconciling accounts, preparing reports, performing monthly financial close and consolidation, ensuring external and internal reporting, monitoring SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act)/internal control requirements, supporting audits, maintaining fixed assets and CIP (Capital Improvement Projects), and overseeing software interfaces with SAP, Hyperion, and Cadency. The role involves measuring performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and identifying opportunities to improve and streamline processes continuously.

Your responsibilities include:

• Executing advanced month/quarter/year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and closing activities.
• Supervising financial and accounting processes and closely collaborating with Finance and GBS teams, with a strong focus on controlling balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries.
• Ensuring delivery of high-quality KPI SLAs.
• Driving compliance with Corporate and local policies, statutory requirements, and GAAP principles.
• Supporting internal and external audits and audit-related accounting matters (e.g., SOX, CA&C).
• Applying LEAN process improvement methodologies to enhance financial processes' efficiency and effectiveness.
• Participating in implementing quality requirements across all aspects of the financial process.
• Identifying and implementing process improvement and standardization initiatives.
• Ensuring all activities comply with legal demands, ethical standards, and the Internal Quality Management System.
• Supporting onboarding and professional development of junior accountants and interns.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in financial accounting or business economics.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in accounting.
• Experience with SAP; familiarity with Hyperion and Cadency is a plus.
• Fluency in English; additional language skills are an asset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a focus on building relationships.
• Self-motivated and a team player.
• A change agent with a strong focus on delivering high-quality results.
• A mindset focused on continuous improvement.

We offer:

• Hybrid working mode
• Working in the international, innovative environment and highly innovative products
• Diverse culture with a focus on personal development and continuous improvement
• Well-designed & effective trainings plans
• Career opportunities like mentoring, coaching and stretch assignments, with strong international exposure
• Private health care in Lux Med (VIP package)
• Multisport card/Sport and Culture Card
• Lunch card
• Life insurance
• Languages courses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan – ESPP
• Internal events & charity actions

Requisition ID: 596677

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 look forward to connecting with you!