Job Function:
Finance

Job Sub Function:
Tax

Job Category:
People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:
New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Sr. Manager, Tax Consol, CIP & Controls, located in New Brunswick, NJ or Raynham, MA or West Chester, PA or Palm Beach Gardens, FL or Warsaw, IN or Raritan, NJ.

This role provides strategic and operational leadership for global tax consolidation, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) accounting, and internal tax controls within DePuy Synthes. The Sr. Manager will play a critical role in ensuring accurate tax reporting, strong financial controls, and compliance with applicable tax and accounting standards during a period of significant business transformation. This position partners closely with Finance, Tax, Controllership, and external advisors to strengthen governance, enable scalability, and support business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead global tax consolidation activities, including coordination of tax provision, reporting, and compliance processes across legal entities.

• Oversee CIP accounting from a tax perspective, ensuring alignment with capitalization policies, tax regulations, and financial reporting requirements.

• Design, implement, and maintain robust tax controls in alignment with internal control frameworks and audit expectations.

• Partner with Corporate Tax, Finance, and Controllership teams to support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.

• Serve as a key liaison for internal and external audits related to tax, CIP, and controls.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and standardization across tax and CIP workflows.

• Provide technical tax guidance and leadership on complex transactions, restructuring activities, and business initiatives.

• Coach and develop team members, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and compliance.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field (required).

• Master's degree in Taxation, Accounting, or MBA (preferred).

Experience and Skills

Required:

• Typically requires 8-10 years of progressive experience in tax, accounting, or finance, with demonstrated leadership responsibility.

• Strong experience in tax provision, consolidation, and financial controls within a large, complex organization.

• In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP, tax accounting standards, and internal control frameworks.

• Proven ability to partner cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at multiple levels.

• Experience supporting audits and regulatory reviews.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in a multinational or matrixed organization.

• Exposure to SAP or comparable enterprise financial systems.

• Prior experience supporting business separations, integrations, or large-scale transformations.

• CPA or equivalent professional certification.

• Demonstrated success driving process improvements and control enhancements.

Other:

• Language: English (required).

• Travel: Up to 10%, primarily domestic.

• Certifications: CPA or similar certification preferred.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:
Agile Decision Making, Audit Management, Consulting, Developing Others, Financial Analysis, Financial Reports, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Financial Trends, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Operational Excellence, Organizing, Process Optimization, Tactical Planning, Tax Advising, Tax Compliance, Tax Management, Team Management, Transparency Reporting

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
122,000.00 - 245,000.00 USD Annual

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: • Vacation -120 hours per calendar year • Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado -48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington -56 hours per calendar year • Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays -13 days per calendar year • Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year • Parental Leave - 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child • Bereavement Leave - 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year • Caregiver Leave - 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days • Volunteer Leave - 32 hours per calendar year • Military Spouse Time-Off - 80 hours per calendar year For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits