Senior Manager, Internal Audit

This is where your work makes a difference.

At 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. 

What You'll Be Doing:

• Proactively plan, lead and/or supervise audits, activities and special projects. (This includes risk assessment, scoping, planning, detailed execution of fieldwork, reviewing the work of audit teams; and providing expertise in auditing standards, accounting and operational controls and regulatory and policy compliance.)
• Apply a risk-based methodology that achieves timely results and high-quality audit deliverables in accordance with the IIA Global Auditing Standards
• Collaborate with Internal Audit Directors and Managers with determining allocation of department resources to ensure successful execution of audit plan and deliverables
• Contribute to the design and implementation of our internal audit quality and improvement program, methodology, and ongoing culture of innovation and continuous improvement
• Manage team members to ensure audit procedures and documentation supporting testing and conclusions are conducted appropriately. Conduct performance reviews and other managerial tasks.
• Assign and supervise the timely accomplishment of departmental objectives and administrative tasks
• Use technology and tools to drive audit efficiencies
• Play an instrumental role in project management ensuring audit related activities are accurately reported to company management on schedule
• Coordinate status updates with the company’s independent public accountants
• Coach, mentor and develop audit talent; Work to drive top quartile team engagement
• Liaise with business and finance leadership and communicate status of key projects and initiatives, and audit results and trends
• Analyze processes and data and assesses level of compliance with applicable procedures, adequacy of controls, efficiency and effectiveness of operations and accuracy of reported information
• Review and discuss audit findings and reports with Internal Audit management and the management of the audited unit (and higher-level management, as appropriate)
• Propose solutions and formulate recommendations for business improvement, cost savings, cash flow generation, and profitability enhancements
• Plan and supervise audit work with special projects such as investigations, acquisition integration, and other strategic company initiatives
• Assist with the annual risk assessment process and development of the audit plan
• Stay ahead of changes to accounting pronouncements, company policies, regulatory requirements and enterprise risks

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related area is required
• Professional certification(s) such as CPA, CIA, CMA, CFE, or comparative international certifications is required
• 7+ years of auditing, accounting and finance experience with dynamic levels of responsibility. Public accounting experience is required. Multinational and public company experience is preferred
• 3+ years of proven experience at a management level position with exposure to developing & coaching several auditors and senior auditors
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and demonstrates ability to learn technology and financial systems and applications used within the company
• Experience with Data analytics, RPA, and/or visualization tools is preferred
• Strong understanding of business processes, systems, and related internal controls and the ability to design and perform testing procedures to identify gaps, improvement opportunities, and improve governance practices
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and is detailed oriented
• Engages collaboratively with internal and external parties
• Ability to travel with the internal audit team both domestically and internationally (up to 25%)

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.

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 salary for this position is $136,000.00 to $187,000.00 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. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses and long-term incentive.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and 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, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

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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