Vantive Senior Analyst, Technical Accounting

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:

Interface with a broad spectrum of Finance and non-Finance personnel globally – both in the businesses and across Corporate functions such as Investor Relations, Treasury, Tax, Stockholder Services and Legal. Excellent top-level exposure to the financial performance of Baxter and each of its businesses. Provides excellent exposure and development in U.S. GAAP and SEC rules.

What You'll be Doing:

• Account for various Technical Accounting areas which may include derivatives and hedging, pensions, restructuring, stock-based compensation, leasing, revenue recognition, goodwill and intangible asset impairment analysis, etc.
• Work with team to prepare disclosures for the Annual Report and 10-Ks, 10-Qs and other SEC filings
• Perform financial analysis for Investor Relations and senior management for quarterly and year-end earnings release calls.
• Monitor GAAP and SEC developments and assist in the implementation of new accounting and disclosure standards.
• Work with team to provide formal and informal GAAP and policies training to Finance employees globally.
• Research and apply Technical Accounting guidance with respect to Baxter’s significant, unusual and complex transactions and events in a variety of areas.
• Support accounting for business development activities such as business combinations, divestitures, joint ventures, license agreements, and investments.
• Participate in the effort to maintain Baxter’s SOX compliance.
• Identify and implement process improvements.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting. CPA preferred.
• 3 plus years of relevant work experience. 
• Public accounting experience with a national accounting firm preferred.
• Key experiences in one or more of the following: lease accounting, goodwill impairment, intangible accounting, stock compensation accounting, derivatives, investments accounting and / or financial reporting
• Strong technical, research, 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, organizing, prioritizing and communicating effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong Excel skills; experience with JD Edwards and/or Oracle FCCS a plus.

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 $80,000 to $110,000 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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