Your Role at BaxterThis role offers the opportunity to become the primary income tax lead for Baxter's Latin America region, overseeing tax provision, compliance, audits, and planning across Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, and several additional jurisdictions where the company operates. You'll step into meaningful work right away-supporting statutory reporting, managing audits, partnering with controllers, and ensuring the company stays compliant while optimizing tax outcomes. Because this position covers a diverse set of countries and tax regimes, it's well-suited for someone who enjoys variety, independence, and the challenge of navigating complex, fast-changing environments. Spanish fluency is important for working effectively with local teams across the region, and strong English communication skills will help you collaborate smoothly with colleagues in the broader global tax organization.
You'll be joining a tax team led by a hiring manager with nearly two decades of Big Four experience, someone who understands the complexities of international tax and values clear communication, partnership, and practical problem-solving. This role offers meaningful ownership across multiple countries, the chance to work closely with both internal stakeholders and trusted external advisors, and the opportunity to strengthen and modernize tax operations in a region that plays a critical role in the company's footprint. For an experienced LATAM tax professional who wants to apply their expertise in a multinational environment-while improving processes, leveraging technology, and making a tangible impact-this position provides a rewarding and highly visible opportunity.
This position can be based remotely within the United States. Candidates located near Deerfield, IL are preferred, but not required.What You'll be Doing- Lead and manage income tax planning and compliance across LATAM, with emphasis on Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia.
- Oversee preparation and review of quarterly and annual tax provisions under local statutory rules and US GAAP.
- Manage tax audits and controversies, ensuring timely, effective resolution.
- Identify tax risks and drive solutions in partnership with Global Tax and regional stakeholders.
- Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess business impacts.
- Support strategic initiatives such as M&A, legal entity structuring, intercompany transactions, and transfer pricing.
- Drive process improvements and automation within LATAM tax operations.
- Coordinate with global and local external tax advisors on planning, compliance, and transfer pricing documentation.
What You'll Bring- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, or a related field; advanced degree or tax certification preferred.
- 5+ years of relevant income tax experience, including hands-on LATAM regional exposure preferred.
- Strong understanding of income tax laws in Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia preferred.
- Proven experience with tax provision preparation, planning, compliance, and controversy management.
- Fluency in Spanish and strong English communication skills, with the ability to work across functions and cultures.
- Experience in a multinational company or Big Four environment is a plus.
- Familiarity with JD Edwards, SAP, and emerging technologies that enhance tax operations.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity, drive process improvements, and operate effectively in dynamic environments.
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 - 154,000. 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 is also eligible for discretionary bonuses and 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.
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.
US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter
