ATR Process Steward - General Accounting

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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.

Purpose Statement

The General Accounting Process Steward plays a pivotal role in leading and executing transformation initiatives within the Accounting (ATR) organization. Reporting to the Global Process Leader (GPL), this position is responsible for advancing the global accounting change agenda and driving the process improvement roadmap across all General Accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Process Expertise & Value Improvement
  • Serve as the subject matter expert for the end-to-end General Accounting process.
  • Drive process improvement initiatives, including design, documentation, and governance.
  • Conduct data analytics and stakeholder consultations to develop comprehensive process designs.
  • Balance regional and functional needs while maintaining global process consistency.
  • Analyze business challenges, apply best practices, and deliver actionable recommendations.
  • Present improvement proposals and monitor implementation progress, providing updates to leadership.
• Global Process Leader (GPL) Roadmap Support
  • Act as the primary point of contact for process improvement opportunities within General Accounting.
  • Collect, evaluate, and prioritize enhancement ideas in collaboration with regional and functional teams.
  • Support the GPL in maintaining a continuous improvement roadmap aligned with strategic objectives.
• Change Leadership
  • Serve as a change champion for the global process framework within the General Accounting function.
  • Lead the implementation of process changes and ensure successful adoption.
  • Collaborate with Finance Stewards to address regional, divisional, and functional issues.
  • Gather feedback from stakeholders and use insights to drive further process optimization.
• Performance Measurement & Continuous Improvement
  • Partner with Finance and Process Stewards, transformation programs, and service teams to ensure global performance alignment.
  • Review and update key metrics for global benchmarking and performance tracking.
  • Identify and prioritize process improvement opportunities based on KPI trends.
  • Manage RAID log items, presenting progress and opportunities to the GPL and ATR Process Council.
• Governance & Risk Management
  • Lead governance activities by resolving process and performance escalations as defined by the escalation matrix.
  • Take ownership of process breakdowns and drive corrective action plans.
  • Present recommendations and data-driven insights to councils and external stakeholders to influence adoption.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
• Certifications: CPA, CMA, MBA, or equivalent qualifications preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 8 years of progressive, end-to-end accounting experience, ideally across multiple functional areas. Proven success within BSC or a similar multinational organization is strongly valued.
• Technical Skills:
  • Business process improvement (Lean Six Sigma or process engineering preferred).
  • ERP experience (SAP S/4HANA preferred).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a global process mindset.
• Functional Knowledge:
  • In-depth understanding of accounting principles, US GAAP, internal controls, and SOX 404 compliance.
  • Ability to interpret local regulations and assess their impact on financial processes and statements.
• Leadership & Influence:
  • Proven ability to lead without formal authority, influence senior stakeholders, and drive change.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and executive presence.
• Global Experience: Awareness of cultural differences and ability to communicate effectively across regions.
• Consultative Style: Ability to articulate strategic and tactical perspectives, fostering understanding and alignment.
• Language: Fluent English required; additional languages are an asset.
• Travel: Occasional travel to other BSC sites may be required.

Quality Requirements

• Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to patient safety and product quality by adhering to the BSC Quality Policy and all relevant quality processes and procedures.
• Ensures appropriate resources (personnel, tools, etc.) are available to maintain compliance with the Quality System.
• Promotes a work environment that actively supports BSC’s Quality Policy and Quality System principles.

What We Offer

• Hybrid work model.
• Work in a truly international and innovative environment.
• Professional development, mentoring, and career growth opportunities.
• Access to advanced tools and systems.
• Attractive benefits package, including:
  • Private healthcare (Lux Med VIP)
  • Multisport / Culture card
  • Lunch card
  • Life insurance
  • Language courses
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Internal events & charity initiatives

Requisition ID

615915

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

EEO Statement

Boston Scientific is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.