Manager, Tax Operations - U.S. Income Tax

Boston Scientific • Marlborough, MA

12h • $106,800 - $202,900

About The Position

Boston Scientific is seeking a proactive, results-driven professional to join its Tax and Finance organization as a key member of the U.S. Income Tax team. The role has primary responsibility for domestic tax reporting and planning and partners closely with the broader Corporate Tax team, external advisors, and cross-functional stakeholders to support U.S. income tax compliance, reporting, and strategic tax initiatives. It offers exposure to a broad range of tax matters and business activities, including acquisitions, integrations, tax planning projects, and other initiatives. The manager is expected to demonstrate inclusive leadership, collaboration, effective communication, and talent development while coordinating cross-functional tax teams and supporting departmental priorities.

The position leads key aspects of U.S. income tax reporting and tax provision processes, works with external service providers, and helps coordinate federal and state tax returns and estimated payments. It also contributes to quarterly and annual ASC 740 calculations and effective tax rate analyses for U.S. operations. The role monitors tax legislation and regulatory developments, develops relationships with business partners and advisors, improves tax and financial reporting processes, and champions digital transformation using automation, data analytics, AI-enabled solutions, and emerging technologies. It also mentors team members and maintains auditable documentation for financial statement audits, IRS examinations, and internal SOX reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 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 ability to evaluate and apply new tax legislation and regulatory developments, including the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and subsequent tax reform initiatives (OBBBA).
• Significant experience with ASC 740 and U.S. 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.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills and strong project management capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and experience leveraging AI-enabled tools for tax research, data analysis, process improvements, and reporting.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Taxation or Accounting.
• Experience with tax and financial reporting systems such as CorpTax, ONESOURCE, SAP, Oracle EPM/HFM, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead key aspects of U.S. income tax reporting and tax provision processes and serve as a primary liaison with external tax service providers.
• Collaborate with U.S. Income Tax team leaders to coordinate preparation and review of federal and state income tax returns and quarterly estimated tax payments.
• Deliver inputs for 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 financial reporting and close processes.
• Communicate emerging tax legislation and regulatory developments, assess implications, and identify opportunities for reporting enhancements, tax savings, improved cash flow, and stronger tax control frameworks.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal business partners, external advisors, and other stakeholders; serve as a primary point of contact to facilitate projects and address business or regulatory changes, including acquisitions, reorganizations, and tax law developments.
• Identify and implement process enhancements across tax and financial reporting functions.
• Champion Tax function digital transformation by leveraging automation, data analytics, AI-enabled solutions, and emerging technologies to improve tax reporting, compliance, risk management, and operational efficiency.
• Mentor and support team members through coaching, knowledge sharing, and constructive feedback.
• Prepare, maintain, and enhance auditable workpapers and supporting documentation for financial statement audits, IRS examinations, and internal SOX compliance reviews.
• Execute assignments with organization, accountability, and attention to detail through effective project planning, prioritization, and resource management.

Benefits

• Core and optional employee benefits are offered; details are referenced at www.bscbenefitsconnect.com.
• Exempt, non-sales roles may include an annual bonus target and long-term incentives, subject to plan eligibility and other requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager