Indirect Tax Manager, U.S.

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual US indirect tax compliance obligations across 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 activities in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Maintain business licenses and registrations while ensuring 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, while partnering with internal stakeholders and external advisors.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field required; Master's degree in Accounting or Tax preferred.
• CPA, CMI, or other relevant professional certification preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive US 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, with property tax experience considered a plus.
• 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, with the ability to manage competing priorities and influence change in a matrixed environment.

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 $112,000 to $154,000 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, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. 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.

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.