Sr. Manager, SALT/Indirect

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Raynham (MA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel up to 10% domestic travel

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Sr. Manager, SALT/Indirect, to lead U.S. SALT and indirect tax compliance and planning. The role coordinates with Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to drive compliant, efficient tax strategies across multiple locations.

The position offers leadership of a tax team, oversight of audits, and strategic tax initiatives to support the company’s growth and potential separation of DePuy Synthes into a standalone entity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field (required).
• Master’s degree in Taxation or MBA (preferred).
• Typically requires 8-10 years of progressive experience in SALT and/or indirect tax in a large multinational or public accounting firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead U.S. SALT and indirect tax compliance, including sales and use tax, property tax, gross receipts, and other transaction-based taxes.
• Manage tax provision, audits, controversy matters, and correspondence with state and local taxing authorities.
• Develop and execute SALT and indirect tax planning strategies to manage risk and optimize cash flow.
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to assess tax implications of new products and transactions.
• Oversee third-party advisors and ensure high-quality, timely deliverables.
• Lead and mentor team members, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes impacting SALT and indirect taxes and assess business impact.
• Ensure strong internal controls, documentation, and compliance with company policies and external regulations.

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

Master’s degree in Taxation or MBA

Job description

Company Overview

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.

Job Overview

Job Function: Finance Job Sub Function: Tax 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 Sr. Manager, SALT/Indirect, located in Raynham, MA or West Chester, PA or Palm Beach Gardens, FL or Warsaw, IN or Raritan, NJ. The Sr. Manager, SALT/Indirect plays a critical leadership role within the Tax Finance organization, responsible for overseeing U.S. state and local tax (SALT) and indirect tax compliance, planning, and risk management activities. This role partners closely with Finance, Supply Chain, Commercial, and external advisors to ensure tax compliance while supporting business growth and operational excellence. The position offers the opportunity to influence enterprise‑wide decisions, lead complex initiatives, and help shape the tax strategy of a newly formed standalone orthopedic company.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead U.S. SALT and indirect tax compliance, including sales and use tax, property tax, gross receipts, and other transaction‑based taxes.
• Manage tax provision, audits, controversy matters, and correspondence with state and local taxing authorities.
• Develop and execute SALT and indirect tax planning strategies to manage risk, optimize cash flow, and support business initiatives.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to assess tax implications of new products, business models, and transactions.
• Oversee third‑party advisors and ensure high‑quality, timely deliverables aligned with company standards.
• Lead and mentor team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes impacting SALT and indirect taxes and assess business impact.
• Ensure strong internal controls, documentation, and compliance with company policies and external regulations.

Qualifications

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

Experience and Skills Required

• Typically requires 8-10 years of progressive experience in SALT and/or indirect tax, including experience in a large multinational organization or public accounting firm.
• Demonstrated expertise in U.S. state and local tax compliance and planning.
• Experience managing audits and interacting with taxing authorities.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting manufacturing, supply chain, or commercial operations.
• Prior people‑management experience.
• Experience with tax technology solutions and process improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of indirect tax implications related to medical devices or regulated industries.

Other

• Language: English (required).

Travel

Up to 10% domestic travel.

Certifications

CPA or equivalent (preferred).

Johnson & Johnson Separation Context

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Accommodations

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.

Required and 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

Pay and Benefits

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