Plant Controller

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Job description

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters' innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters' passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it's no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us-from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year-to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description

Overview

The Plant Controller serves as the senior finance leader for the manufacturing site and is responsible for overseeing all financial activities related to plant operations. This role partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Site Leadership to provide financial guidance, ensure cost control, support strategic decision-making, and maintain compliance within a regulated life sciences manufacturing environment.

The Plant Controller drives financial performance through budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, inventory management, operational analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring adherence to internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Financial Leadership & Business Partnership--Serve as a strategic business partner to the Plant Director and site leadership team. Provide financial analysis and recommendations to improve operational efficiency and profitability. Translate operational performance into meaningful financial insights and action plans. Support strategic investments, capital projects, and site expansion initiatives.
• Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance-- Analyze manufacturing performance and identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements. Monitor production metrics and their financial impact. Manage all plant cost accounting activities, including Standard cost development and maintenance, Variance analysis (labor, material, overhead, scrap, yield), Product costing and profitability analysis, Inventory valuation, and Cost improvement initiatives
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning--Lead annual operating plan, budgeting, and forecasting processes for the site. Develop monthly forecasts and long-range financial plans. Partner with operating leaders to establish realistic budget targets and track performance against goals and prepare and present financial results to site and executive leadership teams.
• Inventory & Working Capital Management--Ensure accuracy of inventory accounting and valuation. Oversee physical inventory counts and cycle count programs. Monitor inventory reserves, obsolescence, and slow-moving inventory. Drive initiatives to optimize working capital and improve inventory turns.
• Compliance, Controls & Audit--Maintain strong financial controls and compliance with company policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with SOX requirements and internal control standards. Support internal and external audits. Partner with Quality and Operations teams to ensure financial compliance within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Capital Expenditures--Manage financial evaluation and approval processes for capital expenditures. Conduct ROI and investment analyses. Track capital project spending and depreciation forecasts.

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of relevant progressive accounting AND finance experience in a manufacturing environment including experience associated with:
  • manufacturing operations
  • product costing
  • manufacturing variance analysis and inventory control
  • financial analysis
  • budgeting & forecasting experience
• ERP experience including SAP, and EPM experience
• Proven ability to improve controls and influence decisions through accounting knowledge and data driven financial analysis.
• Must be highly proficient with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, macros, VLOOKUP, index-match, indirect references, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with management of all levels.
• Knowledge of corporate accounting policies and procedures.
• Determined, proactive, and seeking continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, matrixed, challenging environment with strong attention to detail.

• Proven ability to lead and serve as an effective team member in a large organization including planning, developing, organizing, directing, managing, and evaluating personnel.
• CPA, MBA, or CMA
• Bachelor's degree with a focus in accounting or finance
• BPC experience
• Audit experience and knowledge of SOX controls

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The state economy in brief

Maryland is in the South region (South Atlantic division) and has 6,206,011 residents (the 18th largest of the 50 states and DC by population), with a median age of 39.4. Its economy produced about $574,588 million in the latest four quarters (BEA), 18th among states and DC, equal to $92,586 per resident.

Jobs and the labour market

The unemployment rate was 3.9% in 2026M09, which is 27th lowest of 51 (1st is the lowest). Employers had job openings equal to 4.4% of employment, 12th highest of 51, a measure of how hard it is to hire. The median wage across all occupations is $59,510 a year ($28.61 an hour), 17% above the national median ($59,510 against $50,980).

What people do and what it pays

The occupations with the most jobs in Maryland are General and Operations Managers (96,740 jobs, median $117,930); Retail Salespersons (79,320 jobs, median $35,510); Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive (54,890 jobs, median $48,680); Registered Nurses (52,910 jobs, median $99,790); Cashiers (49,910 jobs, median $34,390). Among occupations with at least 2,000 jobs, the best paid are General Internal Medicine Physicians (median $260,410); Chief Executives (median $248,660); Physicians, All Other (median $212,080). Compared with the nation, the state is most specialised in life, physical, and social science (1.9 times the national share of workers) and computer and mathematical (1.5 times the national share of workers).

Cost of living, taxes and workplace rules

Prices are above the national average in Maryland: the regional price parity is 105.0 against 100 for the whole country (44th lowest of 51). Median gross rent is $1,705 a month and the median household income $103,678, so a year of rent equals 19.7% of income; the median home value is $419,900. The state minimum wage is $15.00 (the higher of state and federal rates applies to most workers). State income tax on wages: Graduated, top rate 6.50%. It is not a right-to-work state, so union contracts can require fees from covered workers. It runs a state paid family and medical leave programme.

People and commuting

16.6% of residents were born abroad and 43.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among workers, 64.7% drive alone, 4.2% use public transit and 19.3% work from home; 24.2% commute 45 minutes or more.

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