Indirect Tax Manager, U.S.

Baxter International; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage start day

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with公司匹

Flexible Spending Accounts

Educational assistance

Paid holidays

Paid time off (20–35 days)

Parental leave

Commuting benefits

Employee Discount Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Childcare benefits

Job summary

Baxter International is seeking an Indirect Tax Manager for the United States. Based in Deerfield, IL, this hybrid role leads US indirect tax compliance, audit defense, and transformation initiatives across multiple entities and ERP platforms.

The role focuses on modernizing processes, improving audit readiness, and driving automation with Vertex O Series and ERP systems. Strong leadership, collaboration with Finance/IT, and global tax experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field.
• CPA, CMI, or other certification preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive US indirect tax experience with sales & use tax, audits, multi-jurisdictional requirements.
• Strong expertise in sales & use tax; property tax experience is a plus.
• Experience with multinational or multi-entity tax environments.
• Proficient with indirect tax tech such as Vertex O Series and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee US indirect tax compliance for monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles.
• Lead state and local indirect tax audits and defense strategies.
• Manage accruals, reconciliations, and related reporting.
• Maintain business licenses and registrations for compliance.
• Drive automation and standardization of indirect tax processes.
• Enhance technology solutions and monitor tax law changes.
• Identify tax recovery opportunities and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Indirect tax

Sales & use tax

Audit defense

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Vertex O Series

JD Edwards

SAP

Job description

About Baxter

This is where your work makes a difference.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

As the Indirect Tax Manager for the United States, you will play a key leadership role within Baxter’s Americas tax organization, partnering closely with the Senior Manager, Americas Indirect Tax to oversee US indirect tax compliance, audit defense, and process transformation initiatives.This role will serve as the dedicated leader for the US indirect tax function, supporting a complex environment that includes multiple legal entities, ERP platforms, and external service providers.Beyond managing compliance obligations, this individual will help modernize and standardize indirect tax processes, driving automation, improving audit readiness, and enhancing operational efficiency.The role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future state of the US indirect tax function by evaluating third-party partnerships, improving technology utilization, and implementing scalable processes that support a large multinational organization.You will work closely with Finance, Accounting, IT, Operations, Procurement, and external advisors while leading a team that includes both domestic and international resources.This position is ideal for a proactive tax professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, influencing change, and building more effective ways of working across a dynamic environment.

Work locations and hybrid arrangement

This is a hybrid role based in Deerfield, IL.

What you’ll be doing

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual US indirect tax compliance obligations across sales and use tax, B&O, gross receipts, Ohio CAT, property tax, and other jurisdictional requirements.
• Lead state and local indirect tax audits, including audit defense strategies, document requests, data gathering, and process improvement initiatives.
• Manage indirect tax accruals, account reconciliations, and related reporting activities in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Maintain business licenses and registrations while ensuring ongoing compliance with state and local regulatory requirements.
• Drive process improvement and transformation initiatives focused on standardization, automation, and operational efficiency across multiple entities and ERP environments.
• Enhance and optimize indirect tax technology solutions, including Vertex O Series, ERP platforms, exemption certificate management, and compliance reporting tools.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations, assess business impacts, and recommend appropriate actions.
• Identify tax recovery opportunities, including refunds, credits, and incentive programs, while partnering with internal stakeholders and external advisors.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field required; Master’s degree in Accounting or Tax preferred.
• CPA, CMI, or other relevant professional certification preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive US indirect tax experience with significant exposure to sales and use tax compliance, audit defense, and multi-jurisdictional tax requirements.
• Strong technical expertise in sales and use tax, with property tax experience considered a plus.
• Experience supporting multinational or multi-entity organizations with complex compliance and reporting requirements.
• Advanced experience with indirect tax technology solutions, including Vertex O Series and ERP systems such as JD Edwards, SAP, or similar platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement initiatives, implement automation strategies, and drive efficiencies across tax operations.
• Strong analytical, project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and influence change in a matrixed environment.

Compensation

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.

Baxter’s flexible workplace policy

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace.We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite.This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements.At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage that start on day one
• Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Educational assistance programs
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
• Family and medical leaves of absence
• Paid parental leave
• Commuting benefits
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Childcare benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer.Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally.

Additional information

Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees.No matter your role at Baxter, your talent, skills, and time has a direct impact on people's lives.Since 1931, we have been at the forefront of innovation by bringing smarter, more personalized care to patients around the world.Now, we're more determined than ever to make a lasting impact as we are redefining healthcare delivery across the care journey.Our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives motivates us as we create a culture in which each of us can succeed.This is where you belong.