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Baxter International Inc. · 1 month ago

Associate Director Technical Accounting

Deerfield, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$152K/yr - $209K/yr

10+ years exp

Baxter International Inc. is committed to redefining healthcare delivery and empowering individuals to make a meaningful impact. The Associate Director of Technical Accounting will interface with various finance and non-finance personnel globally, providing high visibility access to senior leadership and supporting the company's global finance organization.

BiotechnologyClinical TrialsHealth CareMedical

No H1B

Responsibilities

Strong knowledge of GAAP to research accounting guidance for complex accounting transactions and provide well-documented accounting conclusions including, but not limited to, revenue recognition, business development activities such as business combinations, divestitures, joint ventures and investments

Monitor GAAP and SEC developments and lead the implementation of new accounting and disclosure standards

Prepare technical accounting memos for applicable accounting matters

Responsible for the quarterly impairment process of definite and indefinite-lived assets and the annual goodwill process

Assists in the development, maintenance, and implementation of a documented system of accounting policies and procedures

Act as a contact person to global accounting teams on matters such as interpretation of accounting policies, advice on complex and/or judgmental transactions, preparation and delivery of accounting trainings

Maintaining compliance with controls

Identifying and implementing process improvements

Qualification

GAAPCPAFinancial reportingImpairment testingRevenue recognitionTechnical accountingAnalytical skillsExcelJD EdwardsOracle FCCSSmartviewInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting

CPA required

10 plus years of relevant work experience

Monitor GAAP and SEC developments and lead the implementation of new accounting and disclosure standards

Prepare technical accounting memos for applicable accounting matters

Responsible for the quarterly impairment process of definite and indefinite-lived assets and the annual goodwill process

Assists in the development, maintenance, and implementation of a documented system of accounting policies and procedures

Maintaining compliance with controls

Identifying and implementing process improvements

Key experiences in 3 or more of the following: financial reporting, business combinations, impairment testing for definite and indefinite-lived assets and goodwill, revenue recognition, stock compensation accounting, pension and derivatives

Strong technical, research, and analytical skills

Close attention to detail, quality, and control

Demonstrated ability to achieve results in an efficient and timely manner

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, organizing, prioritizing and communicating effectively

Demonstrated the ability to manage direct reports

Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills

Strong Excel skills

Preferred

Public accounting experience with a national accounting firm preferred

Manufacturing experience highly desired

Experience with JD Edwards and/or Oracle FCCS and/or Smartview a plus

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

Company

Baxter International Inc.

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For nearly a century, we have delivered on our commitment to saving and sustaining the lives of patients, working alongside clinicians and providers around the world.

Founded in 1931

Deerfield, Illinois, USA

10001+ employees