Senior Analyst, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

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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 role sits within Baxter's Corporate Finance organization and supports the company's SEC reporting and external financial reporting responsibilities. The team partners closely with Accounting, Consolidations, Technical Accounting, Investor Relations, Treasury, Legal, Tax, and executive leadership to help ensure the accuracy and completeness of Baxter's quarterly and annual filings. Team members gain broad exposure to the company's financial performance, major business initiatives, and regulatory reporting requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to build a strong foundation in SEC reporting, technical accounting, and corporate finance within a large public company environment.

The team works closely with Baxter's broader Controllership organization, creating opportunities to gain exposure beyond traditional SEC reporting activities. In addition to supporting Forms 10-K, 10-Q, earnings materials, and SEC filings, this individual will interact regularly with teams responsible for consolidations, technical accounting, stock compensation, pension accounting, business transactions, and special projects.

The environment is highly collaborative, and the team places a strong emphasis on training, development, and mentorship. New hires are given structured onboarding, are encouraged to ask questions, and are gradually given additional responsibilities as they become comfortable with the role and the reporting cycle.

• Work with team to prepare financial reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, including U.S. GAAP financial statements, Management Discussion and Analysis, footnote disclosures and other SEC reporting requirements in accordance with filing requirements, utilizing the Workiva platform.
• Ensure accuracy of information presented in SEC filings and Investor Presentations by performing detailed tie-outs to source documents.
• Work with the team to prepare Form 8-K and any other required SEC filings throughout the year.
• Perform financial analysis and provide support to Investor Relations in preparation of quarterly earnings releases and other investor presentations.
• Account for various technical accounting areas which may include pensions, restructuring, and stock-based compensation.
• Perform month-end close activities such as preparation and/or review of journal entries and reports.
• Support the external audit, including quarterly and annual financial statement audit.
• Monitor GAAP and SEC developments and assist in the implementation of new accounting and disclosure standards.
• Support accounting for business development activities such as business combinations, divestitures, joint ventures and investments.
• Participate in the effort to maintain Baxter’s SOX compliance.
• Identify and implement process improvements.

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Accounting. CPA preferred.
• 2 plus years of relevant SEC reporting work experience.
• Key experiences in one or more of the…