Associate Director Technical Accounting

parental leave, paid time off, 401(k), employee discount

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

This position will interface with a broad spectrum of Finance and non‑Finance personnel globally—both in the businesses and across Corporate functions such as Investor Relations, Treasury, Tax, Stockholder Services and Legal. This role provides high visibility access to senior leadership supporting Baxter's global Finance organization. This is a key role within the Controllership function and the forefront of company‑wide strategic initiatives and events.

• Strong knowledge of GAAP to research accounting guidance for complex accounting transactions and provide well‑documented accounting conclusions including, but not limited to, revenue recognition, business development activities such as business combinations, divestitures, joint ventures and investments.
• Monitor GAAP and SEC developments and lead the implementation of new accounting and disclosure standards.
• Prepare technical accounting memos for applicable accounting matters.
• Responsible for the quarterly impairment process of definite and indefinite‑lived assets and the annual goodwill process.
• Assist in the development, maintenance, and implementation of a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
• Act as a contact person to global accounting teams on matters such as interpretation of accounting policies, advice on complex and/or judgmental transactions, preparation and delivery of accounting trainings.
• Maintain compliance with controls.
• Identify and implement process improvements.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting. CPA required.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience. Public accounting experience with a national accounting firm preferred. Manufacturing experience highly desired.
• Key experiences in 3 or more of the following: financial reporting, business combinations, impairment testing for definite and indefinite‑lived assets and goodwill, revenue recognition, stock compensation accounting, pension and derivatives.
• Strong technical, research, and analytical skills.
• Close attention to detail, quality, and control.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results in an efficient and timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, organizing, prioritizing and communicating effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to manage direct reports.
• Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong Excel skills; experience with JD Edwards and/or Oracle FCCS and/or Smartview a plus.

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in‑person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change.

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 $152,000 - $209,000. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position.

We may pay more or less than the anticipated…