Controller

Catalent Pharma Solutions; Greendale (IN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid time off & holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

Catalent Greendale, Indiana site, a key gummy development and manufacturing center, seeks a Controller to lead financial operations with precision and integrity.

This role ensures timely financial reporting, GAAP compliance, and strong internal controls, collaborating with cross-functional teams. Onsite in Greendale, you will drive budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and strategic cost management to support growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of progressive accounting experience, including management.
• Expert US GAAP knowledge with a consultative but results‑oriented approach.
• Ability to lead and coordinate with cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Manage internal and external audit processes.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and internal controls.
• Monitor budget vs forecast and provide variance analysis.
• Partner with department leaders to support financial decisions.
• Provide analytical insights for cost control and profitability.

Skills

Leadership

US GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

About Site

Catalent’s Greendale, Indiana site is a key part of the company’s Wellness business, serving as one of North America’s primary gummy development and manufacturing centers. The site specializes in the formulation and production of traditional gelatin gummies and 100% plant‑based pectin gummies for nutritional supplements and nutraceutical applications, supporting a wide range of consumer health products. With strong in‑house R&D, quality laboratories, and flexible manufacturing and packaging capabilities, the Greendale operation partners closely with customers to develop innovative, high‑quality, and consumer‑friendly gummy delivery formats across a variety of flavors, shapes, and functional ingredients, all produced under rigorous quality and food‑safety standards.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Controller to join our team and lead financial operations with precision and integrity. This role ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and effective internal controls. The Controller will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support strategic decision‑making and drive operational efficiency. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on financial performance and business growth.

Location: Greendale, IN
100% Onsite

The Role

• Oversee preparation of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Manage internal and external audit processes, including preparation of schedules and responses to auditor inquiries.
• Oversee month‑end and year‑end close processes to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies and internal controls.
• Monitor budget and forecast versus actual performance and provide variance analysis.
• Partner with department leaders to support financial decision‑making and operational efficiency.
• Provide analytical insights that support strategy, cost control, and profitability initiatives.

The Candidate

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma.
• Minimum seven years of progressive accounting experience, including management.
• Expert knowledge in United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) with a strong consultative but results‑oriented approach.
• Mentally strong to challenge assumptions and handle complex financial analysis.
• Demonstrable leadership experience at Catalent (including but not limited to participation in Catalent‑sponsored leadership programs such as NGGL, GOLD, LEAD Now, GM Excellence, and GROW) may be considered in place of external experience.

Preferred Skills & Background

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal control frameworks.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, financial reporting tools, and process automation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift 0‑15 pounds.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Positive and fast‑paced working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative and dynamic.
• Competitive Paid Time Off plus 8 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment.
• Tuition Reimbursement – support to finish your degree or earn a new one.
• Site‑based Employee Engagement activities such as End‑of‑Summer and NFL kickoff celebration, March Madness tournament bracket challenge, Summer Food Truck Fridays, Veterans Appreciation Lunch, Homemade Chili Cook‑off and Salsa Competition, Ice Cream Sundae Bar, and more.
• Employee Resource Groups focusing on Diversity and Inclusion.
• Environmentally friendly, community engagement green initiatives.
• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process with potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives.
• WellHub program to promote overall physical and mental wellness.
• Perkspot offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900+ merchants in a wide array of categories.

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life‑saving and life‑enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

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