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Summary:

Responsible for the general ledger functions including Accounts Payable, Payroll, Overhead planning, Fixed Assets, reporting and month end close coordination.  Partners with plant supervisory staff in utilizing financial information to make business decisions.  Determines and applies adequate internal control measures and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements established by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.  Acts as a business partner and main contact for the customer

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and be held accountable for the analysis and execution of the monthly, quarterly and annual close processes
• Determine the appropriate accounting treatment for certain complex transactions ensuring compliance with GAAP and documentation for audit purposes
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate/timely reporting of monthly financial data, including required GAAP/management adjustments, and accounting support
• Support Global Business Units, R&D, and Canada Commerical teams
• Emphasis on review for potential impairment of long-term assets, accounting for prepaid and fixed assets
• Support implementation of new accounting standard related to Leases
• Lead and coordinate review of trial balance including trend and growth analysis
• Provide control and oversight for close processes including presenting results to key stakeholders such as Corporate, GBUs, Regional and Local Finance teams
• Lead process improvement initiatives for the team including analysis and identification of opportunities, implementation and monitoring post-implementation
• Manage, evaluate and develop staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA and/or CMA preferred
• Public Accounting Experience preferred
• Demonstration of key finance competencies and qualifications and typically 5-10 years of relevant accounting experience
• Previous management / supervisory experience is preferred
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and apply professional judgement to business situations
• Solid knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and financial statement analysis, including understanding of internal control requirements and relevant business environment
• Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities and escalate or resolve issues appropriately with proven ability to meet financial deadlines
• Process improvement experience desired
• Working knowledge of Hyperion Financial Management and JDE systems preferred
• Self-starter with strong analytical skills and decision-making capabilities
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
• Intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment, often cross-functionally

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.
                                                                                                                                                               
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Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please send an e-mail to Americas_TTA@baxter.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.