Senior Director, Accounting and ESG Controller

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

Baxter is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Special Project Leader with expertise in global accounting, reporting and internal controls. This role will lead all aspects of complex non-routine global projects, including the company’s ESG reporting. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all accounting, internal controls and reporting requirements of a public company in the healthcare industry, as well as various global ESG reporting requirements, such as EU CSRD, CS3D, EU Taxonomy and California SB253/SB261. This role will involve cross functional collaboration with various stakeholders to identify areas of improvement, analyze feedback and data, prepare reports, while ensuring Baxter meets all accounting and regulatory requirements.

What will you bring

• Monitor and analyze and benchmark accounting, reporting and controls trends and best practices to continuously improve Baxter’s performance and close process. Identify, scope and manage complex global accounting projects (e.g., chart of accounts, close process improvement, etc.). Develop detail project plans, timelines, and budgets that can be tracked and reported out to various stakeholders.
• Lead, develop and implement industry-leading and regulatory compliant reporting for accounting projects such as the ESG reporting, including the preparation and submission of reports in alignment with global regulations including but not limited to EU CSRD, EU Taxonomy, CS3D and California SB253/SB261 and continually emerging regulations. Conduct gap analysis to identify entities impacted and data sources required for compliance with global regulations.
• Collaborate globally and cross functionally to ensure compliance and gather necessary data, including financial reporting, policy and controls, internal audit, legal, treasury, financial planning and analysis, supply chain, human resources, communications, and procurement teams (e.g., legal entity rationalization project).
• Provide guidance and training to the relevant stakeholders and employees on changes to policies, processes, accounts, entities, and controls partnering closely with the policies and controls group as well as internal audit.
• Develop and implement a communication plan for stakeholder groups.
• Design, implement and maintain effective internal controls and documentation ensuring the accuracy and completeness of data and reports. Ensure compliance with the ESG regulations standards and frameworks (e.g., CSRD, SEC, GRI, SASB, TCFD, and ISSB standards).
• Stay current with changes in global reporting requirements and ensure that Baxter’s reporting processes are compliant with the latest regulations.
• Coordinate audits and liaise with external and internal auditors.
• Lead the evolution of the various internal and external global audit processes for any projects, including the external assurance of ESG metrics. Oversee the alignment of legacy systems with new reporting requirements including necessary IT upgrades.
• Collaborate with IT and other departments to identify develop and implement new IT software for any projects, such as that needed for ESG tracking, reporting and compliance and close process.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to the board of directors, senior management, and external stakeholders on ESG performance and other accounting and reporting initiatives.
• Responsibility for overseeing, budgeting and forecasting Baxter’s compliance and reporting costs for all projects.

What will you bring

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in accounting or finance, ideally with experience in public company reporting with an interest in emerging and evolving sustainability matters a plus.
• Project management experience with experience in financial reporting or technical accounting in a public company SOX compliant environment preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of ESG reporting requirements, including EU CSRD, CS3D, Taxonomy and California SB253/SB261.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; with a CPA certification required.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with various stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in work.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing training programs to stay current with new regulatory and reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross functional teams in a highly matrixed environment.
• Experience in data management, collection and integration.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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 our employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $200,000-275,000 USD annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and/or long-term incentive. 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.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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