Senior Director, Accounting and ESG Controller, Baxter

Baxter

Location:

United States, Deerfield, Illinois

Category:

Finance

Contract Type:

Employment contract

Salary:

200000.00 - 275000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Baxter is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Special Project Leader with expertise in global accounting; reporting and internal controls. This role will lead all aspects of complex non-routine global projects; including the company’s ESG reporting. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all accounting; internal controls and reporting requirements of a public company in the healthcare industry; as well as various global ESG reporting requirements; such as EU CSRD; CS3D; EU Taxonomy and California SB253/SB261.

Job Responsibility:

Monitor and analyze and benchmark accounting
reporting and controls trends and best practices to continuously improve Baxter’s performance and close process
Identify
scope and manage complex global accounting projects (e.g.
chart of accounts
close process improvement
etc.)
Develop detail project plans
timelines
and budgets that can be tracked and reported out to various stakeholders
Lead
develop and implement industry-leading and regulatory compliant reporting for accounting projects such as the ESG reporting
including the preparation and submission of reports in alignment with global regulations including but not limited to EU CSRD
EU Taxonomy
CS3D and California SB253/SB261 and continually emerging regulations
Conduct gap analysis to identify entities impacted and data sources required for compliance with global regulations
Collaborate globally and cross functionally to ensure compliance and gather necessary data
including financial reporting
policy and controls
internal audit
legal
treasury
financial planning and analysis
supply chain
human resources
communications
and procurement teams (e.g.
legal entity rationalization project)
Provide guidance and training to the relevant stakeholders and employees on changes to policies
processes
accounts
entities
and controls partnering closely with the policies and controls group as well as internal audit
Develop and implement a communication plan for stakeholder groups
Design
implement and maintain effective internal controls and documentation ensuring the accuracy and completeness of data and reports
Ensure compliance with the ESG regulations standards and frameworks (e.g.
CSRD
SEC
GRI
SASB
TCFD
and ISSB standards)
Stay current with changes in global reporting requirements and ensure that Baxter’s reporting processes are compliant with the latest regulations
Coordinate audits and liaise with external and internal auditors
Lead the evolution of the various internal and external global audit processes for any projects
including the external assurance of ESG metrics
Oversee the alignment of legacy systems with new reporting requirements including necessary IT upgrades
Collaborate with IT and other departments to identify develop and implement new IT software for any projects
such as that needed for ESG tracking
reporting and compliance and close process
Prepare and deliver presentations to the board of directors
senior management
and external stakeholders on ESG performance and other accounting and reporting initiatives
Responsibility for overseeing
budgeting and forecasting Baxter’s compliance and reporting costs for all projects

Requirements:

Minimum of 10 years of experience in accounting or finance
ideally with experience in public company reporting
Project management experience with experience in financial reporting or technical accounting in a public company SOX compliant environment preferred
Demonstrated understanding of ESG reporting requirements including EU CSRD
CS3D
Taxonomy and California SB253/SB261
Bachelor’s degree in accounting
finance
or a related field
with a CPA certification required
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
with the ability to work effectively with various stakeholders
Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in work
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to engage in ongoing training programs to stay current with new regulatory and reporting requirements
Demonstrated ability to lead cross functional teams in a highly matrixed environment
Experience in data management
collection and integration
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What we offer:

Support for Parents
Continuing Education/ Professional Development
Employee Heath & Well-Being Benefits
Paid Time Off
2 Days a Year to Volunteer
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)
Employee Discount Program
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
educational assistance programs
time-off benefits such as 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 Assistance Program (EAP)
Childcare benefits

Additional Information:

Job Posted:

March 20, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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