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The Plant Controller is responsible for leading all finance and operations accounting activities for Baxter’s North Cove manufacturing facility. This role serves as a key member of the Plant Senior Leadership Team and is accountable for the plant’s financial results. The position provides financial leadership, decision support, and governance to help achieve operational and strategic objectives while ensuring compliance with GAAP, SOX, and company policies.
Job Responsibility:
Serve as an active member of the Plant Senior Leadership Group, providing financial insight and decision support
Own and ensure the accuracy of the plant’s profit and loss statement and balance sheet
Maintain full compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act (SOX), Baxter financial policies, and internal controls
Lead month‑end close, reporting cycles, quarterly forecasting, and annual and long‑range budgeting
Communicate financial performance clearly and proactively, including results, outlook, and key risks and opportunities
Partner with operations and functional leaders to drive cost improvements, margin enhancement, and profitability initiatives
Provide financial modeling and analysis for capital investments and cost‑improvement opportunities while delivering results against commitments (e.g., manufacturing variances, operating income, cash flow, capital spending)
Identify trends and drive continuous improvement across financial and operational processes while supporting the modernization of Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) finance and collaborating with enterprise partners such as Financial Planning & Analysis Centers of Excellence (FP&A COE), Finance Process Optimization (FPO), Baxter Business Services (BBS), and Global ISC
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (or equivalent) preferred
8+ years of progressive finance experience preferred, with a strong focus on cost accounting and budgeting
Expertise in standard costing, budget management, and capital analysis
Proven experience leading change and delivering measurable results
Shown ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels
Experience navigating a centralized finance environment and building compelling business cases
Experience with Lean concepts and tools preferred
CPA and/or MBA preferred
What we offer:
Support for Parents
Continuing Education/ Professional Development
Employee Heath & Well-Being Benefits
Paid Time Off
2 Days a Year to Volunteer
Medical and dental coverage that start on day one
Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Educational assistance programs
Paid holidays
Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service