Indirect Tax Manager, U.S.

Baxter•Deerfield, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Indirect Tax Manager for the United States is a leadership role within Baxter’s Americas tax organization, partnering with the Senior Manager, Americas Indirect Tax to oversee U.S. indirect tax compliance, audit defense, and process transformation. The role leads the U.S. indirect tax function across a complex environment of multiple legal entities, ERP platforms, and external service providers, and leads a team with domestic and international resources. The manager will modernize and standardize indirect tax processes, drive automation, improve audit readiness, and enhance operational efficiency. The role works closely with Finance, Accounting, IT, Operations, Procurement, and external advisors to improve third-party partnerships, technology use, and scalable processes. This is a hybrid role based in Deerfield, Illinois.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field.
At least 5 years of progressive U.S. indirect tax experience, with significant exposure to sales and use tax compliance, audit defense, and multi-jurisdictional tax requirements.
Strong technical expertise in sales and use tax.
Experience supporting multinational or multi-entity organizations with complex compliance and reporting requirements.
Advanced experience with indirect tax technology solutions, including Vertex O Series and ERP systems such as JD Edwards, SAP, or similar platforms.
Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement initiatives, implement automation strategies, and drive efficiencies across tax operations.
Strong analytical, project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and influence change in a matrixed environment.
Authorization to work for any employer in the U.S.; Baxter is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting or Tax.
CPA, CMI, or other relevant professional certification.
Property tax experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual U.S. indirect tax compliance for sales and use tax, B&O, gross receipts, Ohio CAT, property tax, and other jurisdictional requirements.
Lead state and local indirect tax audits, including audit defense strategies, document requests, data gathering, and process improvement initiatives.
Manage indirect tax accruals, account reconciliations, and related reporting in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
Maintain business licenses and registrations and ensure ongoing compliance with state and local regulatory requirements.
Drive process improvement and transformation initiatives focused on standardization, automation, and operational efficiency across multiple entities and ERP environments.
Enhance and optimize indirect tax technology solutions, including Vertex O Series, ERP platforms, exemption certificate management, and compliance reporting tools.
Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations, assess business impacts, and recommend appropriate actions.
Identify tax recovery opportunities, including refunds, credits, and incentive programs, in partnership with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
Lead a team that includes domestic and international resources.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage starting on day one.
Basic life, accident, short-term disability, long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employee contributions and company matching.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Educational assistance programs.
Paid holidays.
Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service.
Family and medical leaves of absence.
Paid parental leave.
Commuting benefits.
Employee Discount Program.
Employee Assistance Program.
Childcare benefits.
The position may be eligible for discretionary bonuses.