Sr Analyst, Internal Controls

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. 

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. 

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission. 

About Us

Our products and therapies touch the lives of millions of people around the world every day, which is why we are passionate about ground-breaking innovations that bring more personalized care to all of us. For 87 years and counting, we have been at the critical intersection where the ideas that save and sustain lives meet the providers who make it all happen. And now, we are determined to realize our boldest opportunities to transform global healthcare for years to come.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career?

Your role at Baxter

The Internal Controls – Senior Analyst supports the Internal Control and Compliance department mission to develop and maintain an effective internal controls over financial reporting framework, with a primary focus on the Americas region.

What you'll be doing

• Support process and system implementations to ensure adequate controls over financial reporting are in place
• Conduct root cause analysis to address financial reporting errors, including identifying process gaps and collaborating with processes owners to implement remediation actions
• Conduct risk-based reviews to strengthen internal controls over financial reporting processes across all process cycles (e.g. Inventory, Procure to Pay, Order to Cash, Property Plant and Equipment, etc.)
• Assist the review of the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) annual report by validating the completeness and accuracy of the ESG data
• Support the execution of internal controls policy training provided to relevant process owners
• Support the execution of the Segregation of Duties (SOD) program, to ensure SOD conflicts related to system access are adequately addressed by adjusting system access or ensuring risk mitigating controls are in place
• Execute the quarterly Compliance Data Analytics program to drive compliance to regulatory policies related to interactions with healthcare professionals and providers
• Support the execution of the S-Ox program by collaborating with process owners to ensure control deficiencies are fully remediated
• Help manage the external audit process by facilitating audit requests and coordinating the annual process narrative update and walkthrough process
• Support monthly dashboard reporting for key controls to ensure manual journal entries and account reconciliations are completed timely
• Support company initiatives to automate manual processes related to financial reporting process by ensuring relevant risks are considered
• Assist in the integration of internal controls for acquired companies

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field
• Between 3+ years of experience; public accounting or related large public company experience required
• Proficiency in identifying and assessing financial reporting control design and operating effectiveness is required
• Multi-project management skills and experience is required
• Practical knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, JDE) and PC proficiency in MSOffice applications is required
• CPA, CIA, or related certification is a plus

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 $80,000.00 to $110,000.00 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.

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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