Plant Controller

Baxter International Inc.; Aibonito (PR); On-site; USD 112,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage from day one

401(k) with company match

Paid time off 20–35 days

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. in Aibonito, Puerto Rico, seeks a Plant Controller to act as the plant’s CFO for end‑to‑end finance, reporting to the Group Controller and Plant Leader.

You’ll support a site of 900+ employees and $120M in annual production, focusing on compliance, reporting, performance management and strategic decision support. You will oversee GAAP/SOX, lead month‑end close, forecasts, and provide financial insights to drive performance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing or supply chain finance.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting; MBA or equivalent preferred.
• Strong background in standard costing, budget management, and capital analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, lead, and implement change in a complex environment.
• Experience communicating effectively at all levels in both formal and informal settings.
• Ability to operate within a global, matrixed organization and manage indirect relationships.
• Proven capability to build business cases and leverage best practices to drive improvement.
• Experience with Lean concepts and tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all plant‑level GAAP, SOX, and Baxter policy compliance, ensuring accuracy of the P&L and balance sheet
• Lead financial reporting activities, including month‑end close, weekly pulses, quarterly forecasts, and annual/long‑range planning
• Provide financial insights, analysis, and guidance to maximize plant performance and support operational decision‑making
• Drive achievement of plant financial commitments across operating income, cash flow, and manufacturing variances
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to support continuous improvement and profitable growth
• Develop and execute action plans that strengthen financial performance and operational efficiency
• Partner with FP&A COE, FPO, BBS, and Global ISC to standardize and transform financial processes
• Build financial acumen across finance and non‑finance team members through coaching and development

Skills

Manufacturing finance

Supply chain finance

Financial analysis

Communication

Global/matrix organization

Lean concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

MBA or equivalent preferred

Job description

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. 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.

Our 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.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

Your role at Baxter

As the Plant Controller for Aibonito, you will serve as the Chief Financial Officer for the plant’s end‑to‑end supply chain. You will report directly to the Group Controller and indirectly to the Plant Leader, supporting a site with more than 900 employees and an annual production value of $120M.

As a member of the plant’s Senior Leadership Team, you will oversee financial compliance, reporting, performance management, and strategic decision support. This role requires strong partnership across operations, supply chain, and global finance teams, with a focus on driving continuous improvement, operational excellence, and financial accountability.

What you’ll be doing

• Oversee all plant‑level GAAP, SOX, and Baxter policy compliance, ensuring accuracy of the P&L and balance sheet
• Lead financial reporting activities, including month‑end close, weekly pulses, quarterly forecasts, and annual/long‑range planning
• Provide financial insights, analysis, and guidance to maximize plant performance and support operational decision‑making
• Drive achievement of plant financial commitments across operating income, cash flow, and manufacturing variances
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to support continuous improvement and profitable growth
• Develop and execute action plans that strengthen financial performance and operational efficiency
• Partner with FP&A COE, FPO, BBS, and Global ISC to standardize and transform financial processes
• Build financial acumen across finance and non‑finance team members through coaching and development

What you’ll bring

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing or supply chain finance
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting; MBA or equivalent preferred
• Strong background in standard costing, budget management, and capital analysis
• Demonstrated ability to identify, lead, and implement change in a complex environment
• Experience communicating effectively at all levels in both formal and informal settings
• Ability to operate within a global, matrixed organization and manage indirect relationships
• Proven capability to build business cases and leverage best practices to drive improvement
• Experience with Lean concepts and tools is preferred

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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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Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter 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.

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We 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.