Manager, Tax Operations - U.S. Income Tax

Boston Scientific; Marlboro (MA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific in the United States seeks a proactive tax and finance professional to lead U.S. income tax reporting and planning.

This senior role partners with corporate tax, external advisors, and cross-functional teams to support compliance, reporting, and strategic initiatives. Responsibilities include supervising tax provision, ASC 740 analyses, and timely tax payments; developing relationships with business partners; driving process improvements with automation and data analytics;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in public accounting and/or a multinational corporate tax environment.
• Advanced knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and international tax matters and ability to apply new tax legislation.
• Experience with acquisitions, divestitures, and legal entity restructurings from a U.S. income tax perspective.

Responsibilities

• Lead U.S. income tax reporting and tax provision processes.
• Coordinate federal and state income tax returns and quarterly estimated payments.
• Analyze ASC 740 calculations and effective tax rate analyses for U.S. operations.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Project management

Tax expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Taxation/Finance

Master's degree in Taxation or Accounting

Tools

CorpTax

ONESOURCE

SAP

Oracle EPM/HFM

Excel

Job description

Additional Location(s): N/ADiversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High PerformanceAt 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.About the RoleWe are seeking a proactive, results-driven professional who is interested in growing within the Company's Tax and Finance organization. This highly visible role is a key member of the US Income Tax team and has primary responsibility for domestic tax reporting and planning. The individual will partner closely with the broader Corporate Tax team, external advisors, and cross-functional stakeholders to support the Company's U.S. income tax compliance, reporting, and strategic tax initiatives.This position offers significant opportunities to collaborate across the broader Finance and Tax organization while gaining exposure to a wide range of tax matters and business activities. We are seeking a candidate with a demonstrated track record of collaboration, inclusive leadership, and talent development. As a team leader, this individual will partner with cross-functional tax teams, demonstrating effective communication to drive alignment and successful execution of departmental priorities.This role also provides a unique opportunity to participate in acquisitions, integrations, tax planning projects, and other strategic initiatives, offering broad exposure to the Company's business operations and long-term growth objectives.Key Responsibilities:Lead key aspects of the U.S. income tax reporting and tax provision processes and serve as a primary liaison with external tax service providers.Collaborate with other US Income Tax team leaders to coordinate the preparation and review of federal and state income tax returns and quarterly estimated tax payments as well as deliver inputs required to assist in the preparation and review of quarterly and annual ASC 740 calculations and effective tax rate analyses for the Company's U.S. operations as part of the financial reporting and close processes.Communicate emerging tax legislation and regulatory developments impacting the Company to assess implications and identify opportunities for reporting enhancements that drive current and future tax savings, improve cash flow, and strengthen tax control frameworks.Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal business partners, external advisors, and other stakeholders serving as the primary point of contact to facilitate effective project execution and proactively address business and regulatory changes, including acquisitions, reorganizations, and tax law developments.Promote an environment that values meaningful innovation by identifying and implementing process enhancements across tax and financial reporting functions.Champion digital transformation initiatives within the Tax function by leveraging automation, data analytics, AI-enabled solutions, and emerging technologies to enhance tax reporting, compliance, risk management, and operational efficiency.Mentor and support team members through coaching, knowledge sharing, and constructive feedback to foster professional development and organizational growth.Prepare, maintain, and enhance auditable workpapers and supporting documentation to support financial statement audits, IRS examinations, and internal SOX compliance reviews.Execute assignments and related responsibilities with a high degree of organization, accountability, and attention to detail through effective project planning, prioritization, and resource management.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or a related field required; Master's degree in Taxation or Accounting preferred.6+ years of relevant experience in public accounting and/or a multinational corporate tax environment.Advanced/intermediate knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and international tax matters and the ability to evaluate and apply new tax legislation and regulatory developments, including provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and subsequent tax reform initiatives (OBBBA).Significant experience with ASC 740 and U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including tax provision preparation and effective tax rate analysis.Experience supporting acquisitions, divestitures, and legal entity restructurings from a U.S. income tax reporting perspective.Proven ability to thrive in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment while effectively managing multiple priorities.Demonstrated ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and contribute to a high-performing, collaborative team environment.Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, along with strong project management capabilities.Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and experience leveraging AI-enabled tools to support tax research, data analysis, process improvements, and reporting activities.Experience with tax and financial reporting systems such as CorpTax, ONESOURCE, SAP, Oracle EPM/HFM, or similar platforms is preferred.Requisition ID: 636383Minimum Salary: $106800Maximum Salary: $202900The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com—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).For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.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. Learn more at www.bostonscientific.com and follow us on LinkedIn.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.