Plant Controller

Baxter International Inc.; Town of Ridgeway (NY); On-site; USD 112,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. is hiring a Plant Controller for our Medina, NY manufacturing facility.

You will serve as the financial leader, acting as the CFO of the plant’s end-to-end supply chain, reporting to the ISC Finance Director and participating in the Plant Leadership Team. You will oversee financial planning, reporting, and controls for a site valued at ~$75M in production and ~280 employees, with onsite work in Medina, NY.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years in manufacturing finance, supply chain finance, or related operational finance role.
• Strong background in standard costing, budgeting, forecasting, capital investment analysis, and financial controls.
• Demonstrated success leading change initiatives and driving continuous improvement in manufacturing/operations.
• Ability to influence business decisions and communicate with leaders at all levels.
• Experience in a complex, global, matrixed environment with collaboration and indirect influence.
• Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the Plant Leadership Team, providing financial leadership and decision support across operations.
• Maintain responsibility for financial records, including P&L, balance sheet, GAAP compliance, SOX, and Baxter policies.
• Lead plant FP&A activities: annual budgets, long-range plans, forecasts, weekly reporting, and month-end close.
• Provide timely analysis of financial performance and future outlook.
• Drive accountability for manufacturing variances, operating income, cash flow, and capex.
• Identify opportunities for financial and operational improvements and develop action plans.
• Partner with FP&A, Global ISC, and cross-functional teams to improve processes and reporting.
• Develop financial acumen through coaching and partnership.

Skills

Financial leadership

GAAP & SOX

Standard costing

Budgeting & forecasting

Operational influence

Lean & continuous improvement

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting

MBA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Financial planning tools

Job description

Your role at Baxter

As the Plant Controller for our Medina, NY manufacturing facility, you will serve as the financial leader and trusted business partner for the site, effectively acting as the CFO of the plant’s end‑to‑end supply chain. Reporting directly to the ISC Finance Director and serving as a key member of the Plant Leadership Team, you will provide financial oversight, strategic guidance, and operational support to help drive the plant’s performance and transformation initiatives.

This role supports a manufacturing operation with approximately $75M in annual production value, $30M in inventory, and a workforce of approximately 280 employees.

You will play a critical role in ensuring financial compliance, delivering accurate and timely reporting, driving operational improvements, and influencing decisions that improve profitability, productivity, and cash flow. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on finance leader who enjoys working closely with operations, challenging the status quo, and helping shape the future of a manufacturing organization.

This role is based onsite in Medina, NY.

What you'll be doing

• Serve as a key member of the Plant Leadership Team, providing financial leadership and decision support across all aspects of the site’s operations.
• Maintain overall responsibility for the plant’s financial records, including profit and loss statements, balance sheet reporting, and compliance with GAAP, SOX, and Baxter policies.
• Lead all plant financial planning activities, including annual budgets, long-range plans, quarterly forecasts, weekly reporting, and month‑end close processes.
• Provide timely and accurate analysis of financial performance, including insights into past results, current performance, and future expectations.
• Drive accountability for key financial metrics, including manufacturing variances, operating income, cash flow, capital spending, and margin improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for financial and operational continuous improvement and develop action plans that support profitable growth.
• Partner with FP&A, Global ISC, Business Services, and other cross‑functional stakeholders to improve financial processes, reporting, and operational effectiveness.
• Develop the financial acumen of both finance and non‑finance team members through coaching, education, and ongoing business partnership.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing finance, supply chain finance, or a related operational finance environment.
• Strong background in standard costing, budgeting, forecasting, capital investment analysis, and financial controls.
• Demonstrated success leading change initiatives and driving continuous improvement within a manufacturing or operations setting.
• Ability to influence business decisions and communicate effectively with leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Experience working in a complex, global, matrixed environment with the ability to lead through collaboration and indirect influence.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities, with the confidence to challenge assumptions and drive accountability.
• Experience with Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies is preferred.

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in‑person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change.

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 annually. 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 may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, commission, and/or 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.

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.

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.For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

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

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