Plant Controller

Baxter•Jayuya, PR

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Controller is the senior finance leader for Baxter’s Jayuya manufacturing facility in Puerto Rico, serving as the financial partner to the Plant Leader and Solutions Group Controller. The role functions as the site’s CFO and provides financial leadership and operational decision support across the plant’s end-to-end supply chain. The facility has approximately $144 million in annual production value, $13 million in inventory, $8.5 million in annual capital spending, and nearly 800 employees. As a member of the Site Leadership Team, the Plant Controller helps the plant achieve its financial, operational, and strategic objectives while maintaining strong governance and compliance. This is an onsite role in Jayuya, Puerto Rico.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
At least 7 years of experience in manufacturing finance, supply chain finance, plant finance, or a related finance leadership role.
Strong knowledge of standard costing, budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, inventory management, and financial analysis.
Experience working in a global, matrixed organization and influencing stakeholders across multiple functions.
Ability to drive change, implement process improvements, and deliver business results.
Strong communication and leadership skills, including the ability to influence and challenge leaders at multiple organizational levels.
Experience partnering closely with manufacturing and operations leaders to support business performance and decision-making.

Nice To Haves

MBA or equivalent advanced degree.
Lean manufacturing knowledge and continuous improvement experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary finance leader and business partner for the Jayuya manufacturing site.
Lead financial planning activities, including annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, long-range plans, and monthly close processes.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, and Baxter financial policies, and maintain ownership of the site's financial records, including the P&L and balance sheet.
Report financial performance, business trends, risks, and opportunities accurately and on time to plant and finance leadership.
Partner with operations leaders to improve manufacturing performance, manage variances, optimize working capital, and drive profitability.
Support capital planning and ensure capital investments are delivered on time and within budget.
Identify cost savings, process improvements, and value creation opportunities through continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop financial acumen across finance and non-finance teams and collaborate with matrix partners across FP&A, Global ISC, COEs, and shared services.

Benefits

Discretionary bonuses and long-term incentive eligibility.
Medical and dental coverage starting on day one (US benefits except for Puerto Rico).
Basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance (US benefits except for Puerto Rico).
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount (US benefits except for Puerto Rico).
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employee contributions and company matching (US benefits except for Puerto Rico).
Flexible Spending Accounts (US benefits except for Puerto Rico).
Educational assistance programs (US benefits except for Puerto Rico).
Paid holidays and paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service (US benefits except for Puerto Rico).
Family and medical leaves of absence and paid parental leave (US benefits except for Puerto Rico).
Commuting benefits, Employee Discount Program, Employee Assistance Program, and childcare benefits (US benefits except for Puerto Rico).