Senior Accountant Dach (F/M/D)

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, and 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.

For further growth of our Finance Center of Expertise, we are currently hiring a

Senior Accountant DACH (f/m/d)

based in the Munich area (Hybrid option).

You play a major role in our Regional Controlling organization and are critical in ensuring compliance with US GAAP, statutory, and tax requirements in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The role requires understanding of complex accounting matters, quick problem-solving skills, and strong collaboration with other finance and non-finance teams. With Baxter, you have the opportunity to provide a real, tangible contribution to improving health and quality of life for patients with severe conditions on a regular basis.

Your profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or similar qualification with relevant work experience / Bilanzbuchhalter: in (IHK)
• Relevant professional experience in broad finance and accounting roles
• Exposure to a multinational corporate environment and/or audit function is an advantage
• Very good knowledge of German GAAP (HGB) and tax matters for Germany
• Excellent communication skills, diplomacy, flexibility, and “can do” mindset
• Fluency in written and spoken English and German
• Working knowledge of reporting tools including MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience with finance and accounting tools and ERP systems
• Eager to learn, quickly adapt to a changing environment, and value differences

Your essential duties and responsibilities:

• Support the controlling team in executing US GAAP, statutory and tax accounting, and reporting for the entities across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
• Ensure adherence of processes to company's policies and procedures, internal and external audit requirements, and local rules and regulations
• Support strengthening of financial processes and controls
• Work closely with other finance and non-finance teams, as well as external providers, in the execution of end-to-end finance processes
• Participate in resolution of complex accounting and tax issues
• Participate in local, regional, and global projects, as required
• Be an advocate of the finance function
• Maintain focus on continuous process improvement

Our offer:

• Competitive benefits and total compensation package including employee stock purchase plan, 30 days of annual leave + additional days for PTO, company pension scheme, and additional insurance policies
• Professional development opportunities both vertical and cross-functional within a stable global corporate structure with continued ambition to expand and grow
• Support for additional industry certifications
• Commitment to growing and developing an inclusive and diverse workforce – you can read more about our specific values here: Inclusion & Diversity at Baxter

Have we sparked your interest?

If you like the sound of the above role, can thrive in a fast-paced working environment, and are excited about working in a learning and growth culture, then we’d love to talk to you. Apply here today. For further information, please reach out toteresa_feilhuber@baxter.com.We look forward to getting to know you.

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in person in support of our Mission.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.