Senior Director, Assistant & U.S. Controller

Johnson & Johnson MedTech; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 187,000 - 321,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Director, Assistant & U.S. Controller is a critical finance leadership role at Johnson & Johnson, responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of U.S.

financial reporting for DePuy Synthes. This role provides strategic and operational leadership across accounting, controls, statutory reporting, and governance, while serving as a key partner to enterprise finance, business leadership, and external auditors.

Qualifications

• Extensive US GAAP and statutory reporting experience.
• Proven leadership of Directors and senior finance leaders in a complex org.
• Experience partnering with external auditors and regulatory stakeholders.
• Strong executive communication with senior leaders and cross-functional partners.
• Track record leading large-scale change initiatives and complex transactions.
• CPA or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for U.S. accounting operations, close, consolidation, and statutory reporting.
• Support enterprise controllership strategy, governance, and policy deployment across U.S.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, SOX, and internal control frameworks.
• Lead external audit coordination, planning, execution, and issue resolution.
• Oversee accounting for acquisitions,Divestitures, restructuring, and separations.
• Partner with Tax, Treasury, FP&A, Supply Chain, and Commercial Finance.
• Drive automation and standardization of close processes; develop finance talent.

Skills

GAAP expertise

SOX compliance

Auditor liaison

Executive communication

Change management

Leadership development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA or Master’s in Accounting/Finance

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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:

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 Senior Director, Assistant & U.S. Controller, located in Raynham, Massachusetts; Raritan, NJ; West Chester, PA; Warsaw, IN or Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

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.

Job Overview

The Senior Director, Assistant & U.S. Controller is a critical finance leadership role responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of U.S. financial reporting for DePuy Synthes. This role provides strategic and operational leadership across accounting, controls, statutory reporting, and governance, while serving as a key partner to enterprise finance, business leadership, and external auditors.

This position offers the opportunity to shape the financial foundation of a future standalone orthopedics company, lead complex change during separation, and influence enterprise‑wide accounting and control strategies in a highly regulated, global environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for U.S. accounting operations, including general ledger, close, consolidation, and statutory reporting processes.
• Serve as Assistant Controller, supporting enterprise controllership strategy, governance, and policy deployment across the U.S. organization.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX, internal control frameworks, and Johnson & Johnson / DePuy Synthes accounting policies.
• Lead external audit coordination, including planning, execution, issue resolution, and management reporting.
• Oversee accounting implications of complex transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, restructuring, and separation‑related activities.
• Partner closely with Tax, Treasury, FP&A, Supply Chain, and Commercial Finance to ensure integrated financial outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement, automation, and standardization of accounting and close processes to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Lead, develop, and mentor Directors, Senior Managers, and high‑performing finance professionals, fostering a strong talent and succession pipeline.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required).
• MBA or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (preferred).

Required

Experience and Skills

• Typically 12–14+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including senior‑level leadership responsibilities.
• Extensive experience in U.S. GAAP accounting, financial close, statutory reporting, and internal controls.
• Proven people‑leader experience managing Directors and senior finance leaders in a complex, matrixed organization.
• Strong experience partnering with external auditors and regulatory stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large‑scale change initiatives and complex financial transactions.
• Strong executive communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and cross‑functional partners.

Preferred

• Experience in a global, publicly traded company, preferably within medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences.
• Prior experience supporting separations, carve‑outs, or major transformations.
• Deep understanding of SOX, governance models, and enterprise risk management.
• Track record of driving automation and finance process optimization.
• Experience working with shared services or global business services models.

Other

• Language: English (required).
• Travel: Up to ~10–15%, primarily domestic, with occasional international travel.
• Certifications: CPA or equivalent professional accounting certification (preferred).

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 by 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, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Preferred Skills:

Accounting, Accounting Policies, Analytical Reasoning, Budgeting, Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Developing Others, Financial Analysis, Financial Competence, Financial Modeling, Financial Reports, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Performance Measurement, Process Optimization, Resource Planning, Risk Management, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility, Treasury Management

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$187,000.00 - $320,850.00

Additional Description For Pay Transparency

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