Specialist, Controllership

ACCA Careers; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter in Brazil seeks a Specialist, Controllership to join Regional Controlling. You will ensure compliance with US GAAP, statutory and tax requirements in Brazil, applying General Ledger knowledge and regulatory understanding to accurate accounting.

You will lead statutory, US GAAP and tax accounting and reporting, coordinate external audits, liaise with tax authorities, and work with finance and non-finance teams on end-to-end processes, with international travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and fluent English, with Spanish a plus.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and local tax matters.
• Experience in multinational environments and/or audits.
• Advanced Excel, Word and PowerPoint proficiency.
• ACCA/CPA qualification or active progression.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead statutory, US GAAP and tax accounting and reporting for entities in scope.
• Coordinate external statutory audits and ensure timely delivery of requirements.
• Act as liaison with local tax authorities for day-to-day interactions and audits.
• Ensure processes align with policies, controls, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with finance and non-finance teams on end-to-end processes.
• Resolve complex accounting and tax issues and participate in projects.
• Be an advocate for the finance function and drive process improvements.
• Expect additional hours during month-end and occasional holidays.

Skills

English fluency

US GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Tax knowledge

MS Excel/PowerPoint

Auditing experience

Travel willingness

Education

Master's degree in Finance/Accounting

ACCA/CPA qualification or part qualified

Tools

JDE

Blackline

W-Desk

Job description

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

Your role at Baxter

The Specialist, Controllership role at Baxter is part of Regional Controlling organization and is critical in ensuring compliance with US GAAP, statutory and tax requirements in Brazil. From General Ledger knowledge to specialized statutory regional regulation, this professional analyses, processes and correct accounting activities while identifies irregularities in Taxes, Statutory regulations or any other accounting related process.

What You'll Be Doing

• This role is part of Regional Controlling organization and is critical in ensuring compliance with US GAAP, statutory and tax requirements in countries in scope.
• The role requires understanding of complex accounting matters, quick problem-solving skills and strong collaboration with other finance and non-finance teams.
• Lead the preparation and execution of Statutory, US GAAP and tax accounting and reporting for the entities in scope; ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of the reporting.
• Lead the preparation for external statutory audits, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement, timely delivery of audit requirements, and successful completion of audit activities
• Act as a liaison for local tax authorities for direct and indirect tax day-to-day interactions, queries and audits.
• Ensure adherence of processes to company's policies and procedures, internal and external audit requirements and local rules and regulations; support strengthening of financial processes and controls.
• Work closely with other finance and non-finance teams, as well as external providers, in execution of end-to-end finance processes.
• Participate in resolution of complex accounting and tax issues.
• Participate in local, regional, and global projects, as required.
• Be an advocate of finance function.
• Maintain focus on continuous process improvement.

What You'll Be Doing

• Minimum of 7 years in general accounting with knowledge in local regulations including taxes and national and international best practices.
• Proven experience in a multinational environment and/or audit.
• Excellent knowledge of local GAAPs and tax matters for the countries in scope.
• Very good knowledge of US GAAP.
• Excellent communication skills, diplomatic, flexible and “can do” mind-set.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English. Spanish is nice to have.
• Strong reporting tools including MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting or part qualified /qualified ACCA/CPA.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally as required.
• Experience in JDE, Blackline and W-Desk is an advantage.

Additional hours at critical times (e.g., month-end) may be required. Also, and on an exceptional basis, the role may require work on public holidays.