UCAN COE Manager

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 at Baxter

The Americas Accounting Center of Expertise (CoE) supports Baxter’s monthly, quarterly and annual accounting close processes and has high visibility to senior leadership.

This team focuses on ensuring accurate accounting treatment for complex areas of accounting, evaluating internal controls, and establishing efficient and accurate close processes.

This position requires strong cross-functional collaboration with various Local Country Finance contacts, the Costa Rica Shared Services Center (SSC) and other members of the Accounting CoE.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Determine the appropriate accounting treatment for transactions ensuring compliance with US GAAP and completion of documentation for audit purposes
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate/timely reporting of monthly financial data, including required US GAAP/management adjustments and accounting support
• Prepare and assist in review of results (trend, variance, growth, etc) for areas of responsibility
• Provide control and oversight for close processes including presenting results to key stakeholders, including Corporate, Segment and local Finance & operational teams
• Analyze processes and identify opportunities for improvement initiatives including implementation and monitoring post-implementation
• Manage and prepare month-end close entries for entry into JDE and FCCS – as required
• Monitor and prepare entries required per ASC606 revenue accounting

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred
• 5 plus years of relevant industry accounting experience
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and to apply professional judgement
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial analysis, including understanding of internal control requirements and relevant business environments
• Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities and to effectively escalate or resolve issues to meet deadlines
• Process improvement and process innovation experience preferred
• Working knowledge of FCCS and JDE systems preferred
• Adaptable, self-starter with strong analytical skills and decision-making capabilities
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
• Intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment, often cross-functionally

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 employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $112,000 to $154,000 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. 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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