Plant Controller

As Plant Controller for Baxter’s Batesville manufacturing facility, you will serve as the senior financial leader for a high‑volume, highly visible operation that produces over $ in annual output and manages nearly $ in inventory.

This is an onsite role based in Batesville, IN.

• Lead all financial operations for the plant, including month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close, ensuring accuracy across inventory, standard costing, and COGS.
• Serve as the primary financial partner to the Plant Manager and site leadership, shaping financial strategy and influencing operational decision‑making.
• Oversee all aspects of plant costing, including standard cost updates, variance analysis, overhead allocation, and inventory control.
• Lead the annual operating plan (AOP), quarterly forecasts, long‑range planning, and financial modeling for capital projects and productivity initiatives.
• Analyze manufacturing performance metrics (labor, scrap, yield, PPV, overhead) and partner with operations to drive improvements.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with corporate policies, SOX requirements, and local statutory regulations.
• Champion process automation, digital reporting tools, and standardization across plant finance processes.
• Coach and develop plant leaders on financial literacy while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA, CMA, or CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong expertise in standard costing, inventory accounting, and manufacturing finance.
• Proven ability to influence and partner with operational leaders in a complex, matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated success driving process improvements, operational efficiency, and financial accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present insights clearly and challenge constructively.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (JDE, SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced Excel/financial modeling capabilities.
• A leadership mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities, build trust, and drive change across teams.

• Estimated base salary: $112,000 – $154,000 annually.
• Eligible for discretionary bonuses and long‑term incentive.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, short‑term and long‑term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, flexible spending accounts, educational assistance, paid holidays, paid time off (20–35 days based on length of service), family and medical leave, paid parental leave, commuting benefits, employee discount program, employee assistance program, and childcare benefits.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico) include comprehensive medical and dental coverage that starts on day one, as well as the benefits listed above.

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.

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