Principal Business Process Steward, General Accounting

Position Overview

Principal General Accounting Process Steward supports the Global Process Leader in advancing Account to Reporting (ATR) process improvements and transformation initiatives across global general ledger accounting processes. The role serves as a subject‑matter expert for assigned accounting processes, helping to identify improvement opportunities, support implementation of standardized solutions and promote operational excellence across the organization.

• Support the Global Process Leader in maintaining and improving global general ledger accounting processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, period‑end close and related controls.
• Analyze existing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, standardization and effectiveness.
• Assist with developing, documenting and maintaining global process designs and supporting documentation.
• Partner with regional and functional teams to support implementation of process improvements and best practices.
• Participate in transformation initiatives and projects that support the Account to Reporting roadmap.
• Evaluate business requirements and recommend practical process solutions aligned with global standards.
• Support process governance activities by tracking issues, documenting risks and assisting with resolution efforts.
• Collaborate with Finance Process Stewards and business partners to address process challenges and share best practices.
• Utilize SAP, Cadency and other financial systems to support process improvements and operational excellence.
• Assist in developing process metrics and monitoring performance to identify improvement opportunities.
• Prepare analyses, presentations and project updates for leadership and key stakeholders.
• Support change management activities by promoting adoption of new processes and standards.
• Participate in benchmarking and continuous improvement initiatives across the global finance organization.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in progressive accounting, including experience in general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, journal entries and period‑end close.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting and Account to Reporting (ATR) processes.
• Experience supporting business process improvement or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls and SOX compliance.
• Experience analyzing business processes and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional and global teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP systems such as SAP.
• Fluent in English.
• Ability to travel occasionally to other Boston Scientific locations as needed.

• CPA, CMA or other relevant professional certification.
• Experience supporting finance transformation or process improvement initiatives.
• Experience with SAP S/4
  
  HANA.
• Experience with Cadency or similar financial close applications.
• Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience.
• Experience working in a multinational organization.

Hybrid work model requiring presence in the local office at least three days per week. No sponsorship or relocation assistance available.

Additional Locations: US-MN-Maple Grove;
Costa Rica-Heredia;
India-Haryana, Gurgaon;
Poland-Warsaw; US-MA-Marlborough.

Minimum salary: $102,100. Maximum salary: $194,000. Salary range is based on actual location and other relevant factors.

Boston Scientific Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

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.