Sr. Manager, Transfer Pricing & Disputes, Tax

jj; Ireland; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Job summary

DePuy Synthes, part of Johnson & Johnson, seeks a Sr. Manager, Transfer Pricing & Disputes, Tax, in Cork, Ireland. You will lead global tax planning, manage audits and disputes, and collaborate with Finance, Legal, and regional teams to ensure compliant, strategic tax outcomes.

You will drive process improvements, advise on complex transactions, and shape global tax positions while supporting growth and reporting obligations. Strong communication with senior stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field (required).
• Master’s degree in Taxation, Accounting, Finance, or MBA (preferred).
• Typically 8–10 years of progressive experience in corporate tax, public accounting, or a combination of both.
• Demonstrated experience leading global tax planning initiatives and managing tax audits or disputes.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. and international tax principles, including transfer pricing and cross‑border matters.
• Proven ability to interpret complex tax regulations and translate them into practical business guidance.
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders across Finance, Legal, and business teams.
• CPA, JD, or equivalent professional certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead global tax planning initiatives to support business strategy, operational changes, and long‑term growth objectives.
• Manage global tax controversy matters, including audits, inquiries, appeals, and dispute resolution with tax authorities.
• Partner with Legal and external advisors to assess tax risks, develop defense strategies, and resolve disputes efficiently.
• Provide technical tax guidance on complex transactions, restructurings, and intercompany arrangements.
• Collaborate with regional and local tax teams to ensure consistent application of global tax policies and positions.
• Monitor changes in global tax legislation and assess potential impacts to the business, recommending mitigation strategies as needed.
• Support financial reporting processes related to tax reserves, uncertain tax positions, and audit disclosures.
• Drive continuous improvement in tax processes, documentation, and governance to enhance efficiency and compliance.

Skills

Agile decision making

Audit management

Consulting

Developing others

Financial analysis

Financial reports

Financial risk management

Financial trends

Inclusive leadership

Leadership

Operational excellence

Organizing

Process optimization

Tactical planning

Tax advising

Tax compliance

Tax management

Team management

Transparency reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field

Master’s degree in Taxation, Accounting, Finance, or MBA (preferred)

Job description

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Job Function:

Finance

Job Sub Function:

Tax

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Sr. Manager, Transfer Pricing & Disputes, Tax, located in Cork, Ireland.

Job Overview

This role provides global leadership for tax planning and tax controversy matters across DePuy Synthes. The Sr. Manager, Transfer Pricing & Disputes, Tax partners closely with Finance, Legal, and regional tax teams to design and execute effective global tax strategies, manage tax audits and disputes, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This position plays a critical role in protecting the company’s financial position while supporting business growth and operational decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead global tax planning initiatives to support business strategy, operational changes, and long‑term growth objectives.
• Manage global tax controversy matters, including audits, inquiries, appeals, and dispute resolution with tax authorities.
• Partner with Legal and external advisors to assess tax risks, develop defense strategies, and resolve disputes efficiently.
• Provide technical tax guidance on complex transactions, restructurings, and intercompany arrangements.
• Collaborate with regional and local tax teams to ensure consistent application of global tax policies and positions.
• Monitor changes in global tax legislation and assess potential impacts to the business, recommending mitigation strategies as needed.
• Support financial reporting processes related to tax reserves, uncertain tax positions, and audit disclosures.
• Drive continuous improvement in tax processes, documentation, and governance to enhance efficiency and compliance.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field (required).
• Master’s degree in Taxation, Accounting, Finance, or MBA (preferred).

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• Typically 8–10 years of progressive experience in corporate tax, public accounting, or a combination of both.
• Demonstrated experience leading global tax planning initiatives and managing tax audits or disputes.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. and international tax principles, including transfer pricing and cross‑border matters.
• Proven ability to interpret complex tax regulations and translate them into practical business guidance.
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders across Finance, Legal, and business teams.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting a global, matrixed organization within a regulated industry.
• Prior experience managing external advisors and tax authorities.
• Exposure to tax planning related to mergers, acquisitions, or business transformations.
• CPA, JD, or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience driving process improvements or tax governance initiatives.

Other:

• Language: English required; additional languages are a plus.
• Travel: Up to 10–20%, domestic and occasional international.
• Certifications: CPA, JD, or similar credentials preferred.

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Required 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

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:

€85,000.00 - €146,050.00

Benefits:

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.