Manager, Technical Accounting

Your Role at Baxter:

The Technical Accounting Manager position will interface with a broad spectrum of Finance and non-Finance personnel globally – both in the businesses and across Corporate functions such as Treasury, Tax, and Legal.  This role provides high visibility access to senior leadership supporting Vantive’s global Finance organization. This is a key role within the Vantive Controllership function and will be at the forefront of strategic initiatives and events.

What You'll be Doing:

• Participating in the review of accounting considerations associated with the ‘Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement’ in the 8-K filed August 13, 2024, specifically the proposed sale of the Renal Care and Acute Therapies product categories

• Exhibiting a strong knowledge of GAAP by researching accounting guidance for complex accounting transactions by providing well-documented accounting conclusions including, but not limited to, business development activities such as business combinations, divestitures, joint ventures and investments

• Monitoring GAAP developments and helping to lead the implementation of new accounting and disclosure standards

• Preparing technical accounting memos for applicable accounting matters

• Taking responsibility for the quarterly impairment process of definite and indefinite-lived assets and the annual goodwill process

• Assisting with the development, maintenance, and implementation of a documented system of accounting policies and procedures

• Acting as a contact person to global accounting teams on matters such as interpretation of accounting policies, advice on complex and/or judgmental transactions, and preparation/delivery of accounting trainings

• Reviewing contracts and journal entries for accounting topics such as revenue recognition, leases (lessee and lessor), debt, derivatives, and licenses

• Completing ad hoc projects, as needed, related to reporting and disclosures, consolidations, and accounting systems

• Maintaining compliance with controls

• Identifying and implementing process improvements

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting. CPA required.  

• 7 plus years of relevant work experience.  Public accounting experience with a national accounting firm preferred.

• Key experiences in one or more of the following: financial reporting, leases, debt, revenue recognition, pension, derivatives.  

• Strong technical, research, writing, 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; by organizing, prioritizing and communicating effectively.

• Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong Excel skills; experience with JD Edwards and/or Oracle FCCS and/or SmartView a plus.