Senior Accountant, Controlling, Switzerland

Job description

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. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Own and drive US GAAP, local statutory, and tax accounting and reporting for the assigned legal entities, ensuring the highest standards of accuracy, completeness, compliance, and timeliness. Lead the preparation and review of local GAAP statutory financial statements , including consolidated financial statements, while coordinating effectively with cross-functional stakeholders to obtain and validate financial information. Manage the calculation and review of tax provisions and accruals in accordance with local tax legislation and corporate policies, partnering closely with the internal Tax function to ensure accurate and compliant reporting. Prepare and file corporate income tax returns and related tax compliance obligations , collaborating with external advisors and authorities, as necessary. Perform and review account reconciliations, ensuring all balances are fully supported, risks are identified proactively, and issues are resolved in a timely manner. Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, and business stakeholders regarding accounting, reporting, and tax matters. Drive the resolution of complex accounting, statutory, and tax matters by applying strong technical expertise and professional judgment. Ensure full compliance with company policies, internal controls, SOX requirements (where applicable), audit standards, and local statutory regulations while continuously strengthening the control environment. Build, maintain, and influence strong relationships across Finance, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Shared Services, and external service providers to ensure seamless end-to-end financial processes. Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate processes, actively driving continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives . Support and lead local, regional, and global finance transformation projects, system implementations, and business initiatives as required. Serve as a Finance ambassador by promoting a culture of accountability, compliance, collaboration, and continuous development. Provide insightful financial analysis and recommendations to support decision-making and business objectives. Qualifications Professional accounting qualification preferred (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent). Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, tax, or external audit within a multinational environment. Strong experience managing statutory reporting, tax compliance, and financial statements across multiple jurisdictions. Deep technical knowledge of US GAAP, local GAAP, and corporate tax regulations . Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a complex, fast-paced, and matrixed multinational organization. Experience partnering with auditors, tax authorities, and external advisors. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of financial systems and reporting tools. Key Competencies & Skills Technical Excellence Expert in accounting principles, financial reporting, and compliance requirements. Strong ability to interpret complex accounting guidance and regulatory standards. Analytical & Problem-Solving Strong analytical skills to identify trends, risks, and opportunities from complex data. Proven ability to resolve complex accounting and tax issues with actionable recommendations. Leadership & Business Partnership Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and results-driven leadership. Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building across functions. Communication & Impact Communicates complex accounting and tax matters with clarity and impact. Effective presenter and influencer of senior stakeholders. Continuous Improvement Drives process improvements, automation, and operational excellence. Change-oriented mindset focused on efficiency and value creation. Personal Attributes Highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to quality. Proactive, adaptable team player with a strong customer-focused approach. What do we offer? Fixed-term contract for 3 months and then for an indefinite period. Competitive salary, annual bonuses, recognition award program. Possibilities for development on a personal and professional level in one of the leading global MedTech companies. Package of benefits including Private medical care (Lux Med), Life Insurance, Multisport card. Bax4U - cafeteria/lunch cards (300 PLN). PPE program with very attractive conditions available for each employee after 3 months. Educational support: fully covered language courses (English or other languages according to business needs), financial certifications (ACCA, CIMA). Co-financing of holidays and an additional 2 days off from work annually. Day off for birthday! Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Bax Flex - hybrid model (3 days from the office). Extraordinary Warsaw office location - Powiśle! 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 minimum salary for this position is 176 000,00 PLN annually. Your initial pay could be at the minimum or higher based on skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors, all of which are subject to change. This position may also be eligible for competitive benefits, discretionary bonuses, and/or long-term incentive. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview. 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. Reasonable Accommodations Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Recruitment Fraud Notice Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. 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