Global Tax Accounting Leader – Hybrid/Onsite

Baxter Healthcare; Deerfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

ESPP

Paid time off 20–35 days

Job summary

Baxter seeks a Senior Manager, Global Tax Accounting to lead the global tax accounting function, partnering with Finance leadership. The role combines technical tax accounting expertise with people leadership to guide day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives.

You will oversee tax provision, projections, and quarterly/year-end reporting under ASC 740, mentor staff, drive process improvements, and collaborate across Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, and Legal teams globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA preferred.
• 6–8+ years of experience in tax, with at least 3–4 years in tax accounting-focused roles, including experience managing tax provision processes and supervising team members.
• Strong knowledge of tax accounting software and systems, including OTP, ERP systems/data access.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation and review of projections and quarterly/year-end reporting of the global corporate income tax provision, uncertain tax positions, and effective tax rate under US GAAP (ASC 740).
• Develop, implement, and maintain tax accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with US GAAP and applicable tax laws.
• Support team engagement and development, and key initiatives aligned with the strategic vision of the tax department.
• Collaborate with Global Tax colleagues in tax compliance, planning, and controversy to ensure ASC 740 treatment.
• Analyze and interpret complex tax data, leveraging automation and analytics to identify trends and improve reporting.
• Maintain relationships with Finance, Accounting, Legal, and external advisors to support tax objectives.
• Provide technical guidance on tax accounting matters including SOX controls and process documentation.
• Identify training opportunities to enhance team knowledge.
• Monitor changes in US GAAP and tax laws and assess impact on accounting and reporting.

Skills

People leadership

Communication

Tax provision processes

US GAAP ASC 740

OneSource Tax Provision

FCCS

ERP systems

Power Query

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Master's degree in Accounting or Tax (preferred)

Tools

OneSource Tax Provision

FCCS

ERP systems

Power Query

Job description

Baxter seeks a Senior Manager, Global Tax Accounting to lead the global tax accounting function, partnering with Finance leadership. The role combines technical tax accounting expertise with people leadership to guide day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives.

You will oversee tax provision, projections, and quarterly/year-end reporting under ASC 740, mentor staff, drive process improvements, and collaborate across Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, and Legal teams globally.