Senior Analyst - Tax Accounting

About the Role:

The Tax Accounting group prepares Boston Scientific’s global income tax provision for SEC financial reporting. We are a high-performing, inclusive team that supports each other’s growth while achieving key business goals. We work cross-functionally with teams across Corporate Finance and within Corporate tax. The Tax Accounting group is also responsible for the tax‑related purchase price accounting for transactions, managing the audit of the tax provision, and researching technical issues related to financial statement reporting.

We are seeking a self‑motivated and experienced Senior Analyst to join our Tax Accounting team, reporting to the Senior Manager. The ideal candidate is someone who has experience preparing or auditing ASC 740 calculations. The candidate should bring a proactive mindset and offer fresh ideas based on their prior experiences, including suggestions for process improvements. The Company currently offers a three‑day hybrid work environment.

The candidate will work independently and must be comfortable adapting to changing priorities. Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset are key to success in this role.

• Prepare and review international tax provisions and related return to provision analysis in our tax provision software (Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE Tax Provision) in accordance with U.S. GAAP (ASC 740).
• Collaborate with external auditors to provide documentation and support throughout the course of the Company’s quarterly and annual audit of the income tax provision.
• Prepare quarterly entries in accordance with U.S GAAP, as well as reconciliations between management and U.S. GAAP reporting.
• Coordinate deliverables from the various tax groups, including Tax Resolutions, Forecasting and Analysis, Federal & State, and Global Structuring teams, as well as Corporate Accounting and the foreign sites.
• Serve as the main point of contact for income tax‑related questions from foreign sites and outside service providers.
• Maintain monthly income tax account reconciliations and propose journal entries.
• Support the execution of SOX 404 internal controls and testing.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with subject matter experts who identify and document uncertain tax positions. Ensure the reserves are accurately reconciled within our tax provision software and appropriately disclosed in the financial statements.
• Assist the Senior Tax Manager, Acquisitions and Integrations with entering purchase accounting adjustments into the tax provision software and documenting deferred tax balances that are established.
• Research U.S. GAAP accounting issues and documenting findings in internal memo format as appropriate. Report conclusions to management.
• Assist with income tax accounting for special projects as needed, including business combinations and divestitures.
• Participate in BSC’s continuous improvement initiative by suggesting and implementing process improvements that decrease cycle time and leverage technology.

• BS Degree in accounting
• 4+ years of related work experience in public accounting and a combination of public accounting and a large multinational corporate tax environment
• Working knowledge of ASC 740 principles and U.S. GAAP accounting
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment, adhere to tight deadlines, exhibit strong attention to detail, problem solve, and manage multiple priorities
• Thrives in an environment where they work independently while also collaborating regularly with all team members
• Strong analytical, technical, written and verbal communication skills, as well as an eagerness to learn
• Excellent technology skills including proficiency with Excel and Office 365

• CPA and/or master’s in taxation
• Experience with tax software applications such as Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE tax Provision and various online research tools.
• Experience with SAP, HFM and Smart View or other large ERP systems

Requisition

Minimum Salary: $89200

Maximum Salary: $169500

Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications,…