Controlling Manager - MedTech Brazil

Johnson Johnson; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson MedTech Brazil is seeking a Controlling Manager to lead financial close, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance across the affiliate. This role emphasizes strong leadership of a growth-focused finance team and cross-functional collaboration in a multinational environment.

You will oversee SOX controls, drive automation using SAP, Power BI, and AI tools, and partner with FP&A on budgeting and forecasting to deliver reliable, actionable insights for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong command of BRGAAP, USGAAP and IFRS as applied to close and reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP) and data analytics in finance.
• Proven leadership in multinational finance with process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and quarterly close activities with accuracy and timeliness.
• Own the financial compliance agenda and regulatory requirements for the affiliate.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and remediation actions.
• Execute and monitor SOX controls and risk matrices.
• Support FP&A with forecasting, budgeting and business reviews.
• Identify risks and drive continuous improvement with cross-functional teams.
• Leverage AI and digital tools to automate routines and extract actionable insights.

Skills

BRGAAP

USGAAP

IFRS

SAP

Power BI

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CRC certification

Tools

Power BI

Automation platforms

AI applications

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com .

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function

Finance

Job Sub Function

Finance Business Partners

Job Category

Professional

All Job Posting Locations

São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil, São Paulo, Brazil

Job Description

Job Title: Controlling Manager - MedTech Brazil

Scope

Johnson & Johnson MedTech Brazil

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accounting close: lead monthly and quarterly closing activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timeliness of results under local and corporate accounting standards.
• Financial compliance: own the financial compliance agenda for the affiliate, ensuring adherence to corporate policies, statutory requirements and applicable regulations.
• Audit support: coordinate and support internal and external audits, including Health Care Compliance reviews - preparing documentation, organizing walkthroughs and following up on remediation actions.
• SOX controls: execute owned controls and support functional and business areas in the design, testing and sustainability of their controls; maintain risk and control matrices.
• Financial planning: support planning cycles by providing accounting and control expertise to forecasting, budgeting and business review routines.
• Risk and continuous improvement: proactively identify process risks and drive corrective and improvement actions in partnership with Finance, business and other functions.
• Technology and artificial intelligence: apply digital tools, analytics and artificial intelligence solutions to automate manual routines, improve the quality of closing and controls, and turn financial data into actionable insights, always in line with corporate data privacy and responsible use guidelines.
• People leadership: lead, develop and coach a team of analysts, fostering accountability, technical growth, digital fluency and a strong compliance mindset.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field; advanced certifications (CRC, post-graduate studies or MBA) considered a plus.
• At least seven years of experience in Controllership, Accounting or Audit, including people leadership responsibilities.
• Proven track record in accounting close, internal controls and audit support within a multinational environment, with proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP and exposure to digital finance tools such as Power BI, automation platforms or artificial intelligence applications.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES AND AFFILIATIONS

• Technical accounting knowledge: solid command of BRGAAP, USGAAP and IFRS applied to close, reporting and technical judgment.
• Communication and influence without authority: ability to engage Finance, business and functional stakeholders and drive alignment across teams.
• English proficiency: fluent written and spoken English for interaction with regional and global teams and auditors.
• Leadership: proven ability to develop teams and sustain a culture of integrity, accountability and quality.
• Digital and AI fluency: comfort with ERP, analytics and artificial intelligence tools, with an open mindset to adopt new technologies and drive automation in controllership routines. Demonstrated understanding of AI concepts and frameworks, including awareness of responsible and ethical AI practices, and experience generating effective prompts to boost efficiency and productivity.
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail, with the ability to balance control rigor