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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.\nOur 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.\nHere, you will find more than just a job-you will find purpose and pride.\nYour role at Baxter\nThe Plant Controller serves as the senior financial leader for our Batesville manufacturing facility, overseeing the full end-to-end supply chain financials and supporting the associated distribution entity. As a key member of the site leadership team, this role partners closely with the Plant Manager and operational leaders to drive performance, strengthen internal controls, and ensure financial accuracy across a $291M value of production and $97M inventory base with a workforce of 335 direct and 184 indirect employees.\nThe Plant Controller provides strategic financial direction, leads budgeting and forecasting, drives cost optimization, and ensures compliance with corporate and statutory requirements. Operating within a global matrix, this role collaborates with Baxter’s Finance COE, FPA, and FP&A teams.\nThis is an onsite role based in Batesville, IN.\nWhat you’ ll be doing\nLead all financial operations for the plant, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, ensuring accuracy across inventory, standard costing, and COGS.\n\nServe as the primary financial partner to the Plant Manager and site leadership, shaping financial strategy and influencing operational decision-making.\n\nOversee all aspects of plant costing, including standard cost updates, variance analysis, overhead allocation, and inventory control.\n\nLead the annual operating plan (AOP), quarterly forecasts, long-range planning, and financial modeling for capital projects and productivity initiatives.\n\nAnalyze manufacturing performance metrics (labor, scrap, yield, PPV, overhead) and partner with operations to drive improvements.\n\nMaintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with corporate policies, SOX requirements, and local statutory regulations.\n\nChampion process automation, digital reporting tools, and standardization across plant finance processes.\n\nCoach and develop plant leaders on financial literacy while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.\n\nWhat you’ ll bring\nBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA, CMA, or CPA preferred.\n\n7+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment.\n\nStrong expertise in standard costing, inventory accounting, and manufacturing finance.\n\nProven ability to influence and partner with operational leaders in a complex, matrixed organization.\n\nDemonstrated success driving process improvements, operational efficiency, and financial accuracy.\n\nExcellent communication skills with the ability to present insights clearly and challenge constructively.\n\nProficiency with ERP systems (JDE, SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced Excel/financial modeling capabilities.\n\nA leadership mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities, build trust, and drive change across teams.\n\nWe 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.\nApplicants 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.\nUS Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)\nThis 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\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nBaxter 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.\nKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal\nReasonable Accommodations\nBaxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.\nRecruitment Fraud Notice\nBaxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. 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