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Director, Finance Tax

Baxter International Inc.

Deerfield, ILHybridPosted 2 days ago$200,000 - $250,000 annually
Full TimeDirector & AboveCorporate FunctionsMedical Device
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Summary

The Director, U.S. & International Tax Operations will lead Baxter's U.S. federal and state income tax activities, including the U.S. domestic income tax provision and the U.S. tax consequences of international operations, and provide governance over international income tax compliance. The role is accountable for the quality, timeliness, and defensibility of U.S. tax positions and provision calculations. This leader will also support U.S. federal tax controversy, oversee state income and franchise tax controversy, and play a central role in modernizing the tax function through technology, automation, data improvements, and disciplined process redesign.

Job description

U.S. Federal and State Taxation

  • Provide end-to-end oversight and accountability for U.S. federal corporate income tax compliance, including return positions, extensions, estimated payments, attributes, elections, documentation, and return-to-provision considerations.
  • Oversee U.S. state and local income and franchise tax compliance, including filing positions, apportionment, state modifications, estimated payments, notices, and coordination with external service providers.
  • Own the U.S. tax analysis and compliance implications of international operations, including foreign tax credits, Subpart F, GILTI, FDII, BEAT, expense allocation, Forms 1118, 5471, 8858, 8991, 8992, 8993, and other relevant reporting requirements.
  • Oversee the calculation of the U.S. domestic income tax provision, including permanent and temporary differences for U.S. entities and the provision impact of international tax inclusions, including GILTI, FDII, BEAT, Subpart F, and foreign tax credits.
  • Contribute insight and expertise regarding U.S. income tax impacts of business transactions, restructurings, financing arrangements, repatriations, and operating changes.
  • Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and translate changes into practical actions, controls, forecasts, and stakeholder communications.

Tax Controversy and Risk Management

  • Assist with management of U.S. federal income tax controversy, including audit strategy, information document requests, technical analysis, document production, issue tracking, reserve support, and coordination with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
  • Oversee state income and franchise tax audits and disputes, including development of defense positions, responses to tax authorities, appeals, settlements, and implementation of lessons learned.
  • Maintain clear visibility to material exposures, milestones, dependencies, and decisions; escalate significant risks and recommend practical resolution strategies.
  • Ensure tax positions and supporting documentation are contemporaneous, consistent across filings, and maintained to an audit-ready standard.

International Compliance Governance

  • Provide governance and operational oversight for international income tax compliance while preserving accountability of regional tax managers for local-country execution, data validation, technical analysis, statutory deadlines, and coordination with local stakeholders.
  • Oversee advisor relationships and service delivery for international compliance, including scope, quality, sequencing, issue resolution, and continuous improvement.

Tax Technology, Data and Operational Excellence Transformation

  • Lead tax technology, data governance, automation, analytics and responsible AI initiatives across U.S. and international compliance processes, from assessment and implementation through adoption and value realization.
  • Partner across Tax, Finance, Accounting, Legal, IT, regional teams, and external providers to improve the quality, accessibility, consistency, and governance of tax data and to strengthen integrations, controls, and reporting across ERP, tax compliance, provision, document management, analytics, and automation platforms.
  • Identify and eliminate manual, duplicative, or low-value work through standardization, process redesign, automation, analytics, and responsible use of emerging technologies, including generative AI.
  • Use process metrics and tax data to identify opportunities to improve enterprise outcomes and drive continuous improvement through standard work, root-cause problem solving, waste reduction and recurring process reviews.

People Leadership and Collaboration

  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team, including clear accountability, differentiated development plans, candid feedback, succession planning, and opportunities to prepare talent for broader responsibilities.
  • Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented culture focused on trust, ownership, operational simplicity, and service to stakeholders.
  • Manage resources, capacity, advisory relationships, and spend in a disciplined manner, reducing key-person dependencies and evaluating opportunities to build, buy automate, or outsource capabilities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
  • 12+ years of progressive tax experience
  • Substantial experience in U.S. federal corporate income tax
  • U.S. international tax reporting experience
  • Leadership of complex tax processes in a multinational organization or public accounting/advisory environment
  • Demonstrated expertise in U.S. federal corporate income taxation and U.S. international tax reporting
  • Strong working knowledge of state income and franchise taxation
  • Experience managing or supporting federal income tax examinations
  • Experience leading state income or franchise tax controversy matters
  • Experience overseeing international compliance through regional teams and external advisors
  • Working knowledge of tax technology, automation, analytics, or data-transformation solutions
  • Strong people leadership, coaching, and talent-development capabilities
  • Excellent judgment, communication, and stakeholder-management skills
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and manage competing priorities

Benefits

  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Business Travel Accident Insurance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Educational Assistance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Family & Medical Leave
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Commuting Benefits
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Childcare Benefits
  • Discretionary Bonus
  • Long-Term Incentive

Company overview

Baxter International Inc. is an American multinational healthcare company headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, founded in 1931. As a leading global medical device manufacturer, Baxter specializes in developing and producing essential medical products for treating chronic and acute medical conditions. The company operates across three primary business segments: Medical Products and Therapies, Healthcare Systems and Technologies, and Pharmaceuticals. Baxter's extensive product portfolio includes intravenous (IV) solutions, infusion pumps, dialysis equipment for kidney disease treatment, surgical technologies, and hospital pharmaceuticals. With approximately 38,000 employees worldwide and annual revenues exceeding $10 billion, Baxter plays a critical role in global healthcare infrastructure. The company is particularly known for its leadership in IV fluid production, manufacturing approximately 60% of the intravenous fluids used in the United States. Baxter's innovations include pioneering developments in artificial kidney technology and advanced surgical products, serving healthcare providers across more than 100 countries. The company maintains a strong commitment to research and development, investing significantly in medical technology advancements that improve patient outcomes and healthcare delivery efficiency.

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