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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

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.

Boston Scientific was recognized as a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026, ranking No. 15 on the Top 100 list, reflecting the culture our employees experience every day.

As Principal Accountant, Romania, you will be responsible for managing accounting operations and providing guidance and insights across all divisions for Boston Scientific’s Romanian legal entity. In this role, you will oversee financial reporting, close processes, statutory and tax compliance, internal controls and audit activities, while partnering closely with regional finance, FP&A, Global Business Services, operations and HR teams to support financial accuracy and business decision-making.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a high-performing finance culture while supporting process improvements, system enhancements and strong governance across the organization.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing day-to-day accounting operations for Boston Scientific Romania, ensuring completeness, accuracy and timeliness of financial records.
• Overseeing the full monthly, quarterly and annual close process in line with corporate timelines and reporting requirements.
• Monitoring and supervising daily accounting activities, including month-end close, accounts payable processes, general ledger account reconciliations and fixed asset activities.
• Monitoring and analyzing accounting data to produce accurate financial reports and statements.
• Monitoring cash transactions with local banks, treasury-related activities and working capital positions in coordination with relevant teams.
• Ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, Romanian statutory requirements and Boston Scientific policies and procedures.
• Managing intercompany relationships and flows between Romania and international entities.
• Ensuring compliance with local statutory, tax, VAT and regulatory requirements in Romania in partnership with external accounting firms.
• Maintaining strong internal controls and supporting compliance with company policies, procedures and corporate governance requirements.
• Leading internal and external audit processes.
• Supporting finance projects, process enhancements and ERP or system improvements and implementations.
• Partnering with FP&A, the Global Business Services shared service accounting team, operations, HR and regional finance teams to support business operations and financial accuracy.
• Supporting team members and contributing to a collaborative, high-performance finance culture.

Qualifications:

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years’ progressive accounting experience, including experience preparing annual financial statements and managing external audits.
• Strong knowledge of Romanian GAAP, local tax legislation, VAT, payroll and statutory reporting requirements.
• Experience managing month-end close activities, general ledger reconciliations, accounts payable processes and fixed asset accounting.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.
• Full business proficiency in English, written and spoken.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively across functions, levels and geographies.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with peers, management, direct reports and cross-functional teams.
• Genuine interest in developing others and contributing to a strong team culture.

Preferred qualifications:

• Professional accounting qualification such as CECCAR, CPA, ACCA, CMA or equivalent.
• Degree program or coursework completed in English.
• U.S. GAAP experience.
• Experience working in a multinational company.
• Experience partnering with shared service centers and regional finance teams.
• SAP S/4HANA experience.

Requisition ID: 631293

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.