Plant Controller (Relocation Assitance Available)

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. 

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. 

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission. 

Your Role at Baxter

Responsible for leading all operations accounting and finance activities for Baxter's manufacturing facility in Cleveland, Mississippi. This role is a key member of the facility’s Senior Leadership Team. Included is providing proactive decision support, financial expertise, and solutions to help the plant achieve objectives. Implement policies and procedures for reporting and internal controls, as well as leading the team in completion of reporting and planning requirements. Owner of financial results.

What You'll be Doing

• Partner across the plant to drive cost improvements and achieve financial objectives.
• Lead the comprehensive Manufacturing Plant planning and reporting processes - quarterly forecasts, operating plans, monthly spending analysis, and weekly estimates to plans / forecasts.
• Provide proactive leadership for all operating forecast and estimate updates throughout the year as well as the annual operating plan and strategic plan.
• Work cross-functionally to identify and develop actions to recover financial misses.
• Lead compliance with internal controls, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Baxter Financial Policies and Procedures.
• Ensure that decision support services are provided to other departments.
• Provide financial modeling / business decision support on all plant investments and new business initiatives
• Support plant capacity, VIP initiatives, and capital spending reviews / analysis
• Partners with global finance support teams to provide accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Demonstration of key finance competencies and leadership capabilities with 8 or more years of experience.
• Strong business acumen and judgment as well as understanding of relevant business environment.
• Ability to effectively influence and drive consensus with diverse stakeholders; demonstrated ability to manage multiple, competing priorities.
• Experience leading cost accounting, financial reporting and budgeting / forecasting activities
• Decisive leadership, with ability to generate ideas, develop alternatives, rapidly decide upon best course of action and drive implementation of that decision.
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Comfortable working in ERP software (JDE) and experience in Excel, Power Point, Word
• Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (or country equivalent).
• CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• Demonstration of key finance competencies and qualifications and typically 8 or more years of experience with emphasis in cost accounting and budgeting.
• Key Finance Competency knowledge and proficiency:
• Business Performance Management.
• Financial Analysis and Decision Support.
• Business Process and Data Management.
• Risk Management.
  

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 our employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. To that end, this position has a base salary range of $112,000 to $154,000 plus an annual incentive bonus. The above range represents the expected base salary range for this position. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location.

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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

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