Plant Controller
About The Position
The 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. The 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. This is an onsite role based in Batesville, IN.
Requirements
- 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.
- Applicants 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.
Nice To Haves
- MBA, CMA, or CPA preferred.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- 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), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- educational assistance programs
- paid holidays
- paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
- family and medical leaves of absence
- paid parental leave
- commuting benefits
- Employee Discount Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- childcare benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
