Senior Director, Assistant Controller

Vantive: A New Company Built On Our Legacy

Baxter is on a journey to separate our ~$5B Kidney Care segment into a standalone company. Vantive* will build on our nearly 70-year legacy in acute therapies and home and in-center dialysis to provide best-in-class care to the people we serve. We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us.

At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us are driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us as we revolutionize kidney care and other vital organ support.

*Completion of the proposed separation of Kidney Care from Baxter into a standalone company (to be named Vantive) remains subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions.

Your Role at Baxter:

Join us as we revolutionize the treatment landscape and help improve patient lives worldwide.

Baxter plans to spin off our ~$5B Kidney Care segment into an independent company. The new standalone entity will leverage our nearly 70-year legacy in acute therapies and home and in-center dialysis to provide best-in-class care to the people we serve. With its own investment priorities and enhanced management focus, the company will be better positioned to pursue growth opportunities and invest in innovation. We will build on our leadership in the kidney care space, fueled by our steadfast focus on innovation, our passion for patients and their families and our expertise in operational excellence.

This is where you can make an impact.

This position reports directly into the VP, Controller and will be responsible for the leadership of the spin off’s corporate accounting functions, which include Technical Accounting, SEC Reporting, Global Consolidations, and Treasury Accounting. The individual is expected to be based in Deerfield, IL. The individual will partner closely with leaders in our FP&A, investor relations, tax, treasury, commercial finance, and business development teams on financial reporting and certain forecasting-related matters and will serve as a key resource to regional accounting teams. The individual will also have key responsibilities related to the separation of the Kidney Care segment and the finance transformation as a new stand-alone business. The role will provide the opportunity for significant interaction with Kidney Care senior leaders, including its CEO and CFO, as well as the board of directors and respective committees.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the consolidation of the Kidney Care segment’s worldwide financial results each month.
• Potential to lead the preparation of annual and quarterly reports on Form 10-K and 10-Q and ensure the accuracy of financial information contained in earnings releases, registration statements, debt offering memoranda, and current reports on Form 8-K should the spin off become publicly traded
• Lead presentation of annual and quarterly filings at disclosure committee and audit committee meetings.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and drive consistent application of U.S. GAAP across the company, including through consultations with our regional accounting, finance, and business teams.
• Partner with teams across finance (e.g., FP&A, investor relations, tax, treasury, and commercial finance) and in other areas of the company (e.g., business development) on financial reporting related matters.
• Participate in diligence activities on proposed transactions and lead various finance integration initiatives on completed acquisitions, including acquisition accounting valuations.
• Drive automation and process improvement initiatives across the global accounting organization to simplify processes, enhance internal controls, and generate operating efficiencies.
• Serve as a motivational leader focused on mentorship and development of team members.

Qualifications:

• Broad experience with technical accounting matters across U.S. GAAP
• Knowledge of Workiva and the Oracle Financial Consolidation and Close System (FCCS)
• Experience with consolidations (including related systems) and SEC reporting at a global public company
• Skilled at documenting analysis and conclusions of complex matters in a clear and concise manner
• Strong understanding of financial forecasts and fair value measurements
• Experience driving process improvement and automation initiatives
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure & meet deadlines
• Proven leadership, management and motivational skills
• Strong business acumen and judgment as well as understanding of relevant business environment
• Ability to effectively influence and drive consensus with diverse stakeholders; demonstrated ability to manage multiple, competing priorities
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal communication, collaboration, and presentation skills
• Skilled at assembling and managing both ongoing staff as well as cross-functional teams as required
• Decisive leadership, with ability to generate ideas, develop alternatives, rapidly decide upon best course of action and drive implementation of that decision
• Strong coaching skills and effective at developing talent

Education & Experience:

• BA/BS in accounting/finance
• CPA or CMA
• Demonstration of key finance competencies and qualifications and typically 15 or more years of experience
• Experience leading a corporate accounting function at a global public company, preferably with manufacturing operations, is desirable
• Experience at the manager level or above at a nationally recognized accounting firm; some experience in the national office or accounting advisory group of such firm is a desirable

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 - $300,000 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, commission, 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.

The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.

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