Accounting & Controls Process Excellence Manager, APAC
- Full Time, onsite
- Boston Scientific
- Singapore, Singapore
Salary undisclosed
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- Work closely with stakeholders to develop sound businesses case for decision including project objectives, deliverables and success criteria
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, stakeholder analysis, communication and resource requirements
- Lead the planning, execution, and closure of end-to-end programs, driving to meet timelines and overall program objectives
- Define training and performance support schedule and manage the design and delivery of training programs by project subject matter experts / process specialists
- Evaluate and ensure user readiness, track and report issues, define and measure success metrics and monitor change progress
- Identifying and mitigating potential risks, maintaining a risk and issues register and implement corrective actions as needed
- Monitor program progress through to stakeholder adoption, business handover and project closure
- Define overall stakeholder engagement and communication plans, including the design, development, and key communication materials
- Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates on status, risks, and issues
- Foster effective communication and collaboration among project team members and stakeholders
- Engage stakeholders at all levels to create awareness, build commitment, ensuring clear communication and understanding of program goals and drive a positive attitude toward change
- Collaborate with country/function teams, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure effective change communication and training programs
- Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure alignment and support for project objectives
- Ensure that project team members, change champions and change ambassadors have the necessary tools, training, and support to perform their roles effectively
- Manage project budgets, ensuring that projects are delivered within financial constraints
- Track project expenses and report on budgetary status regularly
- Adhere to Boston Scientific’s project management standards, using established methodologies and tools to define the business case, objectives, scope, roles & responsibilities
- Participate in regular reviews to ensure compliance with established standards
- Identify opportunities for process improvement within the PMO and the broader organization
- Lead and contribute to VIPs in the PMO and the broader organization
- Prepare regular status reports for key stakeholders and Portfolio managers, providing insights into program performance and highlighting achievements, risks and challenges
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of program plans, processes, and outcomes
- Identify and assess new opportunities for process harmonization, controls enhancement, and efficiency improvements, ensuring alignment with business priorities
- Develop a multi-year project roadmap (2026 & beyond) that supports ongoing transformation efforts and drives sustainable improvements
- Collaborate with regional and functional leaders to gather insights on emerging challenges and opportunities, ensuring a proactive approach to future initiatives
- Establish a structured evaluation framework for prioritizing projects based on potential impact, feasibility, and strategic alignment
- Secure buy-in from key stakeholders by articulating the value proposition of proposed projects and ensuring alignment with overall business goals
- Continuously monitor industry trends, best practices, and technological advancements to identify new opportunities for automation, standardization, and control enhancements
- Maintain a living project pipeline dashboard, tracking status, dependencies, and readiness for execution
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in program management, finance transformation, accounting, internal controls, or process optimization
- Strong knowledge of finance operations, accounting principles, and internal controls, preferably within a multinational organization
- Experience in GBS (Global Business Services) implementation, process standardization, or shared services transformation is a plus
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP ECC preferred) and familiarity with automation technologies (e.g., RPA, AI, workflow tools)
- Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) is advantageous
- Proven ability to lead and execute large-scale, cross-functional programs with measurable outcomes
- Experience in change management and organizational transformation, ensuring smooth adoption of new processes and systems
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across APAC regions and influence senior leadership
- Ability to identify, prioritize, and structure a pipeline of future initiatives for long-term impact
- Strong data-driven decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze financial and operational metrics
- Ability to identify inefficiencies, assess risks, and implement process improvements to enhance controls and standardization.
- Understanding of financial reporting, compliance, and risk management frameworks.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Strong collaboration and team leadership capabilities, working effectively with diverse teams across countries and functions
- Ability to drive consensus and alignment among multiple stakeholders, ensuring program success
- Work closely with stakeholders to develop sound businesses case for decision including project objectives, deliverables and success criteria
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, stakeholder analysis, communication and resource requirements
- Lead the planning, execution, and closure of end-to-end programs, driving to meet timelines and overall program objectives
- Define training and performance support schedule and manage the design and delivery of training programs by project subject matter experts / process specialists
- Evaluate and ensure user readiness, track and report issues, define and measure success metrics and monitor change progress
- Identifying and mitigating potential risks, maintaining a risk and issues register and implement corrective actions as needed
- Monitor program progress through to stakeholder adoption, business handover and project closure
- Define overall stakeholder engagement and communication plans, including the design, development, and key communication materials
- Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates on status, risks, and issues
- Foster effective communication and collaboration among project team members and stakeholders
- Engage stakeholders at all levels to create awareness, build commitment, ensuring clear communication and understanding of program goals and drive a positive attitude toward change
- Collaborate with country/function teams, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure effective change communication and training programs
- Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure alignment and support for project objectives
- Ensure that project team members, change champions and change ambassadors have the necessary tools, training, and support to perform their roles effectively
- Manage project budgets, ensuring that projects are delivered within financial constraints
- Track project expenses and report on budgetary status regularly
- Adhere to Boston Scientific’s project management standards, using established methodologies and tools to define the business case, objectives, scope, roles & responsibilities
- Participate in regular reviews to ensure compliance with established standards
- Identify opportunities for process improvement within the PMO and the broader organization
- Lead and contribute to VIPs in the PMO and the broader organization
- Prepare regular status reports for key stakeholders and Portfolio managers, providing insights into program performance and highlighting achievements, risks and challenges
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of program plans, processes, and outcomes
- Identify and assess new opportunities for process harmonization, controls enhancement, and efficiency improvements, ensuring alignment with business priorities
- Develop a multi-year project roadmap (2026 & beyond) that supports ongoing transformation efforts and drives sustainable improvements
- Collaborate with regional and functional leaders to gather insights on emerging challenges and opportunities, ensuring a proactive approach to future initiatives
- Establish a structured evaluation framework for prioritizing projects based on potential impact, feasibility, and strategic alignment
- Secure buy-in from key stakeholders by articulating the value proposition of proposed projects and ensuring alignment with overall business goals
- Continuously monitor industry trends, best practices, and technological advancements to identify new opportunities for automation, standardization, and control enhancements
- Maintain a living project pipeline dashboard, tracking status, dependencies, and readiness for execution
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in program management, finance transformation, accounting, internal controls, or process optimization
- Strong knowledge of finance operations, accounting principles, and internal controls, preferably within a multinational organization
- Experience in GBS (Global Business Services) implementation, process standardization, or shared services transformation is a plus
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP ECC preferred) and familiarity with automation technologies (e.g., RPA, AI, workflow tools)
- Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) is advantageous
- Proven ability to lead and execute large-scale, cross-functional programs with measurable outcomes
- Experience in change management and organizational transformation, ensuring smooth adoption of new processes and systems
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across APAC regions and influence senior leadership
- Ability to identify, prioritize, and structure a pipeline of future initiatives for long-term impact
- Strong data-driven decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze financial and operational metrics
- Ability to identify inefficiencies, assess risks, and implement process improvements to enhance controls and standardization.
- Understanding of financial reporting, compliance, and risk management frameworks.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Strong collaboration and team leadership capabilities, working effectively with diverse teams across countries and functions
- Ability to drive consensus and alignment among multiple stakeholders, ensuring program success
About Boston Scientific
| Size | More than 5000 |
| Industry | Health Care Technology |
| Location | Middlesex County, United States |
| Founded | 29 June 1979 |