Plant Controller

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead all plant financial activities, including month-end close, forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning
• Ensure full compliance with GAAP, SOX, and Baxter financial policies, maintaining complete ownership of the plant’s P&L and balance sheet
• Provide timely, accurate reporting and communication of financial performance, trends, and forward-looking insights
• Partner with operations to drive performance in manufacturing variances, operating income, cash flow, and capital investments
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and lead action plans that enhance financial and operational results
• Support and influence capital planning, ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget
• Develop the financial acumen of both finance and non-finance team members across the plant
• Collaborate with FP&A COE, FPO, BBS, and Global ISC partners to standardize and modernize financial processes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting; MBA or equivalent preferred
• 5–7+ years of experience in manufacturing or supply chain finance preferred
• Strong background in standard costing, budget management, and capital analysis
• Proven ability to identify, lead, and implement change in a complex environment
• Strong communication skills with experience influencing at all levels of an organization
• Able to operate effectively in a global, matrixed structure with indirect reporting relationships
• Experience with Lean concepts and tools is preferred
• High energy, strong leadership presence, intellectual curiosity, and a drive for continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Ability to operate effectively in a global, matrixed structure with indirect reporting relationships
• Experience with Lean concepts and tools is preferred
• High energy, strong leadership presence, intellectual curiosity, and a drive for continuous improvement

Skills

• Strong background in standard costing, budget management, and capital analysis
• Proven ability to identify, lead, and implement change in a complex environment
• Strong communication skills with experience influencing at all levels of an organization
• Ability to operate effectively in a global, matrixed structure with indirect reporting relationships
• Experience with Lean concepts and tools is preferred
• High energy, strong leadership presence, intellectual curiosity, and a drive for continuous improvement

Benefits

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.

Pay

The estimated base salary for this position is $112,000 -$154,000.

Schedule

This is an onsite position based in Mountain Home, Arkansas.