ATR Process Steward - General Accounting

Boston Scientific Gruppe; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 298,000 - 384,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical solutions company is seeking an ATR Process Steward in Warsaw to drive transformation initiatives within accounting. The role requires a minimum of 8 years of accounting experience, expertise in process improvement, and strong analytical skills. The ideal candidate will lead global initiatives, drive performance improvements, and collaborate across teams to enhance overall accounting processes. This position offers professional development opportunities and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Multisport / Culture card

Lunch card

Life insurance

Language courses

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Internal events & charity initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of end-to-end accounting experience.
• Experience in a multinational organization is valued.
• In-depth understanding of accounting principles and US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement initiatives in General Accounting.
• Collect and prioritize process enhancement ideas.
• Monitor implementation progress and present updates.

Skills

Business process improvement (Lean Six Sigma)

Strong analytical abilities

Problem-solving

Fluent in English

Education

8+ years of accounting experience

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

ATR Process Steward - General Accounting

Onsite Location(s): Warsaw, MZ, PL

Additional Locations: N/A

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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.

ATR Process Steward – General Accounting

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.

As an end-to-end process expert, the Process Steward leads global initiatives, benchmarks BSC processes against industry standards, and collaborates across divisions and functions to enhance process performance. This individual acts as a change agent and trusted advisor, leveraging strong accounting expertise, analytical capabilities, and stakeholder management skills to achieve measurable impact.

Responsibilities

1. 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.
2. 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. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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

• 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

• 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: Multisport / Culture card, Lunch card, Life insurance, Language courses, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Internal events & charity initiatives

Requisition ID:615915

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!

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