Controller
Catalent
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.
Job description
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.
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 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.
Requirements
- High School diploma
- Minimum seven years of progressive accounting experience, including management
- Expert knowledge in US GAAP
- Strong consultative but results-oriented approach
- Ability to challenge assumptions and handle complex financial analysis
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (preferred)
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (preferred)
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal control frameworks (preferred)
- Experience with ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and process automation (preferred)
- Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills (preferred)
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Resource Groups
- WellHub Wellness Program
- Perkspot Discounts
Company overview
Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that serves as a trusted partner to pharmaceutical, biotech, and consumer health companies worldwide. Founded on a legacy dating back to 1933, Catalent has evolved into a comprehensive drug development and delivery leader with over 40 global sites. The company specializes in providing end-to-end solutions spanning oral dose formulations, biologics, specialty products, and clinical supply services. Catalent's expertise includes formulation development, analytical services, commercial manufacturing, and advanced delivery technologies such as Zydis® fast-dissolve tablets and softgel technologies. With over 1,000 active development programs at any given time, the company launches more than 100 new products and line extensions annually and has supported half of all FDA approvals over the past decade. Catalent produces over 60 billion treatment doses per year, helping approximately 200 million patients annually. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, the company employs more than 10,000 professionals globally who are dedicated to putting patients first and championing the missions that matter in healthcare innovation.