Director - Global Tax Accounting

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Your Role at Baxter:

We are seeking a highly experienced Director - Tax Accounting to lead our tax accounting team and provide strategic guidance on tax accounting matters. The successful candidate will have a strong background in tax accounting, leadership experience, and excellent communication skills. The Director - Tax Accounting will be responsible for leading the tax accounting team in preparing projections and quarterly/year-end reporting of the global corporate income tax provision, uncertain tax positions, and effective tax rate for US GAAP (under ASC 740). The role will also involve developing team members, driving innovation and efficiencies in processes/reporting, and analyzing tax accounting-related data to drive insights and add strategic value to the tax function.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead the tax accounting team in preparing projections and quarterly/year-end reporting of the global corporate income tax provision, uncertain tax positions, and effective tax rate for US GAAP (under ASC 740)
• Develop and implement tax accounting policies and procedures, including optimal utilization of OneSource Tax Provision software globally, to ensure compliance with US GAAP and US tax laws and regulations
• Participate in the tax leadership team to set strategic direction for the tax department, drive engagement and growth of team members and lead execution of key priorities to achieve the strategic vision of the department
• Partner with Tax colleagues globally in areas of tax compliance, planning, and controversy to advise on tax accounting considerations and treatment of relevant tax implications under ASC 740.
• Analyze and interpret complex tax data, using automation and analytics tools, to drive insights and add strategic value to the tax function and Finance at Baxter
• Develop and maintain relationships with key senior leaders in Finance & Corporate Legal (including the CFO) as well as external advisors & financial statement auditors
• Provide guidance, support and critical review oversight to the tax accounting team on tax accounting matters, including SOX-related and other internal controls
• Identify and advocate participation in training programs to ensure team members have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively
• Stay up-to-date with changes in US GAAP/SEC requirements on income tax accounting as well as material tax laws and regulations and ensure the tax accounting team is aware of these changes

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field; Master's degree in Accounting or Tax preferred
• CPA certification required
• 8+ years of experience in tax, with at least 5 years in specific tax accounting-focused roles, including at least 2 years as a Director of Tax Accounting
• Strong knowledge of tax accounting software and systems, including OneSource Tax Provision software (OTP), FCCS, and ERP systems/data access
• Experience with data extraction, transformation, and loading software (e.g., Alteryx or PowerQuery) a plus
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with executives (Chief Accounting Officer, CFO, Corporate Legal Counsel, and Big 4 Financial Statement auditors)
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ASC 740 and US GAAP
• US tax law experience, particularly international rules such as GILTI, FDII, Subpart F and foreign tax credits
• Experience with data visualization tools and ability to create reports and dashboards to communicate complex tax data to stakeholders

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base