A2R DPS Senior Team Lead

Johnson & Johnson Innovation; Taguig; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a DePuy Synthes DS Sr. Team Lead, based in the Philippines. You will lead accounting operations, ensure timely closings, and drive continuous improvement while collaborating with global stakeholders.

The role requires strong GAAP knowledge, leadership, and cross-functional influence. The position may require up to 10–20% international travel and offers flexible shifts to align with global responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in finance/shared services.
• Minimum 3 years in Supervisory/1st Line Leader role in SSC/BPO.
• Experience leading teams of 5+ members and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls; SOX awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead the GSF Accounting process area with a team of associates.
• Oversee closing processes and ensure accuracy and compliance, including SOX.
• Drive process improvements and global alignment across regions.
• Partner with auditors and legal authorities as needed.
• Develop succession plans and manage performance within the team.

Skills

Accounting

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Treasury management

Process improvement

Stakeholder communication

Education

CPA/CMA/MBA

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: Accounting

Job Category: People Leader

All Job Posting Locations: Taguig, National Capital Region (Manila), Philippines

Job Description: DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a A2R DS Sr. Team Lead, located in the Philippines

Key Responsibilities:

1. Be compliant with applicable laws and regulations, and follow guidelines in the J&J Credo

2. Maintain Operational Excellence

• Responsible for executing accounting and daily operations for GSF Accounting process area.
• Timely closing & execution of financial periods as per closing calendar and in accordance with SLA commitments, fully observing Compliance, Internal Audit & SOX requirements.
• Accountable for completeness, accuracy and validity of the actuals reported within process/entity scope.
• Driving deep expertise, ensuring team are fully knowledgeable of the Worldwide Procedures and compliance requirements for respective areas.
• Lead Accounting team (team of B25 and below associates).
• Operational Lead of Accounting team (team of B25 and below associates). No direct reporting line s.
• Support auditors and legal authorities with the execution of required activities.
• Understand, adhere, and execute per worldwide policies and procedures. Identify compliance risks and recommend solutions to remediate / prevent breach.
• Ensure strong internal controls are in place, in order to achieve “adequate” internal and external audit ratings.

3. Talent Management

• Attract, develop, and retain a highly competent, high-performing, motivated and diverse Credo-based team
• Develop succession plans for and support career development of the team.
• Ensure effective performance management withinteam.

4. BeaTtrusted Bbusiness Partner

• Execute global Strategy & Solutions in line with taxonomy.
• Internally recruit, mentor, and drive the individual Process SMEs to ensure cross sector, cross region, and cross process alignment, ensuring good documentation is maintained and consistency of a global approach.
• If assigned a role of Operational Key Contact (OKC) then candidates will be the key liaison point within their Process for a defined Region & Sector with BUF and CFMs, answering queries, coordinating with SMEs/analysts on process and operational matters, resolving issues and updating partners on close status.
• If assigned a role of Subject Matter Expert (SME) then candidates will be responsible to ensure cross sector, cross region, and cross process alignment, ensuring good documentation is maintained and consistency of a global approach.

4. Create Game-Changing Innovation

• Generate ideas, fosters, and implements continuous improvement mindset, identifying and pursuing process efficiency opportunities.
• Influence and Execute process improvements, generating ideas and implementing in line with global standards.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED:

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience.
• Minimum 3 years in Supervisory/1st Line Leader role in a Shared Service or BPO organization.
• Experience in managing 5 and above Team size headcount.
• Track record of participating in Continuous Improvement and/or organizational or process transformation.
• Experience in a Global Account to Report function of a multi-national company.
• Experience in at least 1 migration of work.
• Successfully manage multiple priorities, be very organized and work efficiently to tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with employees at all levels.
• Ability to frame clear & concise communication across all relevant stakeholders.
• Open to new ideas, rapid change and embracing new technologies.
• Ability to handle ambiguity and fluid situations, demonstrating a pragmatic approach.

PREFERRED

• Education: CPA, CMA, MBA and/or other financial certification.
• Exhibits strategic mindset.
• Solid US GAAP accounting knowledge.
• Digital/ intelligent automation capabilities.

Others

• This position will require up to 10-20% % international travel.
• Open to work in flexible shifts to align with global or regional responsibilities (Americas / EMEA / Asia)
• Will lead or participate in Regional/ Global/ Cross functional duties as assigned.

• Fluent in English, other language skills desirable.

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.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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Required Skills:

Accounting, Accounting Policies, Analytical Reasoning, Billing Operations, Budgeting, Consulting, Cost Management, Developing Others, Financial Analysis, Financial Competence, Financial Reports, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Numerically Savvy, Performance Measurement, Process Oriented, Treasury Management

Preferred Skills: