Sr. Director, Internal Audit

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 Sr. Director, Internal Audit with expertise in providing independent and objective, risk-based assurance and advisory services, covering internal controls, risk mitigation, and governance practices. This position will lead all aspects of a global audit team and will supervise audit projects and consulting services related to Baxter’s financial and operational processes including integration of key IT systems and tools. The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting enterprise-wide compliance with Baxter’s accounting, internal controls and operational policies as well as support and engage in numerous strategic and transformational initiatives. This role will involve strong cross functional collaboration with various stakeholders, promote ongoing risk management, implementation of process and innovative solutions, and a high commitment to talent development.

Your Team

The Senior Director, Internal Audit reports directly to the Vice President, Internal Audit and partners closely with the Senior Director, IT Audit. This role is responsible for leading a global audit team, comprising auditors in multiple locations, including the US, Switzerland, Poland, Singapore, and Malaysia.

What you'll be doing

• Develop and leads a financial and operational risk-based audit strategy and plan focused on evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, and governance processes of the organization.
• Assist with the development and execution of programs and initiatives to deliver the Internal Audit Strategy. Maintain KPIs and performance metrics to monitor and track performance against objectives.
• Lead an internal audit function that measures, evaluates, and recommends changes in financial and managerial controls as required to protect assets, prevent fraud, and maximize operational efficiency.
• Establish internal audit methodologies, policies and procedures and activities to ensure audit activities are consistent throughout the company and compliant with Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Perform annual on ongoing risk assessments, using qualitative and quantitative data and enabling technology, to ensure focus on high risk areas.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the internal audit function, leveraging technology, data analytics, AI and other digital practices to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness.
• Drive effective reliance, where appropriate, on other assurance providers and functions within Baxter. Support efficiencies related to execution of Baxter’s financial statement audit by our external auditors.
• Actively support and engage in Baxter’s strategic and transformational projects.
• Support advancement of Baxter’s Enterprise Risk Management Program
• Establish strong relationships with internal and external constituents including Baxter’s CEO, CFO, CAO, Treasury, Tax, Commercial, Integrated Supply Chain, Regional leaders and Functional heads, Audit Committee, and external auditors.
• Support communication of financial risk exposure, control issues, and corporate governance related matters to the Audit Committee. Continuously advance Audit Committee reporting including presentation of trends and emerging risks.
• Support investigations, as needed, related to compliance and hotline matters.
• Build and motivate a strong and cohesive team of future leaders through coaching, development, and empowerment. Ensure hiring and succession plans for key positions.
• Cultivate a high-performing and engaged team culture.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in accounting, finance, or related degree is required
• CPA, Chartered Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, or equivalent is required
• 15+ years of progressive audit/accounting/business experience is required
• Public accounting and Sarbanes- Oxley experience is preferred
• Enterprise Risk Management experience is preferred
• Background leading high performing teams that achieve results in complex, matrixed organizations
• Proven experience in setting priorities as well as delivering and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes of an organization
• Leader with experience in directly working with senior management as a business partner driving results and contributing to the success of the business.
• Excellent business acumen including broad knowledge and perspective on the business as well as the ability to anticipate future consequences and trends accurately.
• Excellent communication, written and oral presentation skills, including prior Audit Committee/BOD presentation responsibilities
• Proven success in attracting, developing, and engaging talent and enhancing leadership capabilities
• Leads by example and is a role model for ethics and integrity
• Effectively work across different cultures and promotes inclusion
• Willingness to travel as needed (~20% both domestic and international)

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 $200,000 - $275,000 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 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.

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.

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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