Accounting Manager,

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission.

Your Role at Baxter:

Join us as we revolutionize the treatment landscape and help improve patient lives worldwide.

Baxter plans to spin off our ~$5B Kidney Care segment into an independent, publicly traded company. The new standalone entity will leverage our nearly 70-year legacy in acute therapies and home and in-center dialysis to provide best-in-class care to the people we serve. With its own investment priorities and enhanced management focus, the company will be better positioned to pursue growth opportunities and invest in innovation. We will build on our leadership in the kidney care space, fueled by our steadfast focus on innovation, our passion for patients and their families and our expertise in operational excellence.

This is where you can make an impact.

The America’s Accounting Center of Expertise (CoE) supports the company’s monthly, quarterly and annual accounting and financial close processes, and partners closely with business leadership and numerous finance colleagues.

This Accounting COE ensures accurate accounting treatment is properly applied for complex areas of accounting, establishes and executes efficient accounting close processes, and provides heavy business partner accounting/finance support, and maintains strong internal controls.

This position requires strong cross-functional collaboration with finance and non-finance segment personnel across the America’s region. This position will be responsible for leading the accounting for revenue related transactions, payroll & benefits, and regional accrued liability processes, in addition to offering accounting support for manufacturing and operations, among other areas.

What You'll Bring

Manage and be held accountable for the execution and analysis of the monthly, quarterly and annual accounting close processes for the UCAN and LATAM regions. General areas of responsibility include revenue recognition (multiple performance obligation revenue recognition, gross-to-net sales reporting, chargeback reserves, rebates, and other sales incentives), payroll and payroll benefit accruals, and other liabilities (regional and global warranty, various commissions and incentives, royalties, etc), among other tasks. This position oversees and aides in the proper completion of account reconciliations. The manager will also focus on process optimization and process efficiency. Determine the appropriate accounting treatment for complex transactions ensuring compliance with US GAAP and completion of documentation for audit purposes. Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate/timely reporting of monthly financial data, including required US GAAP/management adjustments and accounting support Lead and coordinate review of results (trend, variance, growth analyses) for areas of responsibility Provide control and oversight for close processes including presenting results to key stakeholders, including Corporate, Segment and local finance teams Identify and implement process improvement opportunities Drive standardization of accounting processes across the region. Challenge and change current accounting processes. Manage, evaluate and develop 3-4 direct reports

What You'll be Doing: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance CPA required Demonstration of key accounting/finance competencies and qualifications; typically 5 plus years of relevant industry accounting experience Previous management / supervisory experience is preferred Ability to deal with ambiguity and to apply professional judgement Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial analysis, including understanding of internal control requirements and relevant business environments Ability to balance multiple, competing priorities and to effectively escalate or resolve issues to meet deadlines Process improvement and process innovation experience desired Working knowledge of JDE and consolidation systems (ie. FCCS) preferred Adaptable, self-starter with strong analytical skills and decision-making capabilities Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills Intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $104,000 to $143,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.

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