Senior Tax Analyst, Tax Forecasting & Analysis

Job Title

Boston Scientific seeks a high performing individual to organize and execute the company's process to forecast the global tax position of Boston Scientific.

Qualified candidates must bring an understanding of US and global tax laws and income tax accounting concepts to the role and will develop knowledge of the Boston Scientific organizational structure and supply chain in the role. This person will build relationships across the finance organization to keep informed of business changes, opportunities, and initiatives to determine their impact to the company's global tax position. Additionally, the Senior Analyst will assess the tax impact of strategic alternatives on the company's position, by creating and analyzing multiple planning scenarios and making recommendations for tax efficient alternatives.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Organization and execution of workstreams that support the process to forecast the company's world-wide effective tax rate (ETR) and global cash tax projections for our annual operating plan, three-year strategic plan, and quarterly forecasts in accordance with ASC 740.
• Stay aware of the changing global tax laws affecting the company; Maintain models to ensure existing ETR and cash models are complete and accurate.
• Perform variance analysis by comparing forecasts to prior projects and actual results; Identify key drivers, determine root causes and recommend solutions to continuously improve forecasting accuracy.
• Analyze all model results to understand and validate the impact on the company's ETR and global cash tax projections; clearly communicate the results, key insights, and recommendations to stakeholders (tax and nontax);
• Partner across the broader tax organization to model potential changes in tax laws and corporate structure, accounting methods and elections, as well as complex tax planning scenarios.
• Collaborate across our global finance organization with peers in Accounting, Treasury, and FP&A to stay aware of proposed changes to the business (e.g. corporate initiatives, expansions, acquisitions, restructurings, and divestitures) and assess their impact on the company's ETR and global cash tax projections.
• Design and maintain flexible, scalable models to support scenario planning and decision making; Implement technology-based solutions and data visualization tools such as Alteryx, and Tableau.
• Drive continuous improvement by evaluating existing processes and models to increase efficiency; Propose and implement solutions to reduce cycle time.

Required Qualifications

• BS in Accounting or Finance; MSA/MST and/or CPA preferred
• 4+ yrs of work experience in a multinational, corporate tax department and/or a public accounting firm
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills with the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, deadline driven environment
• Demonstrated proficiency in U.S. federal tax matters including knowledge of tax concepts related to foreign tax credits, GILTI, FDII and OECD Pillar Two
• Knowledge of ASC 740 principles and US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Familiarity with transfer pricing concepts and supply chain issues
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with large data sets and financial modeling
• Experience with data visualization and automation tools, with interest in leveraging AI tools to drive efficiencies

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions.

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be 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. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company's policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.