Director, Apps, Tax, Treas, Controller

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Job Function: Technology Product & Platform Management Job Sub Function: Technical Product Management Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: 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, West Palm Beach, Florida, United States Job Description: DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Technology Director, Finance ERP (A2R) located in Raritan, New Jersey, or West Chester, Pennsylvania, or Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, or Raynham Massachusetts, or Warsaw, Indiana Job Overview This role provides strategic and operational leadership for enterprise finance applications supporting Tax, Treasury, and Controllership across DePuy Synthes. The Director will be accountable for ensuring stable, compliant, and scalable application platforms that enable accurate financial reporting, effective cash and risk management, and regulatory compliance. This position plays a critical role in shaping the future‑state finance technology landscape as DePuy Synthes progresses toward becoming a standalone organization, working closely with Finance and IT leaders to deliver measurable business value through technology, and reports into the DePuy Synthes Technology organization. Key Responsibilities Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for enterprise finance applications supporting Accounting, Tax, Treasury, and Controllership A2R processes Partner with Finance leadership to translate business strategies and regulatory requirements into scalable application roadmaps and solutions. Lead the planning, design, implementation and transformation of core finance A2R processes and systems including but not limited to SAP S/4 Finance, SAP Central Finance, SAP Group Reporting, and Kyriba. Ensure reliable delivery, availability, and performance of core finance systems, including financial close, statutory reporting, tax compliance, and treasury operations while meeting critical Day 1 and TSA exit separation objectives Lead application lifecycle management activities, including upgrades, enhancements, integrations, and rationalization initiatives. Oversee third‑party vendors and system integrators, ensuring quality delivery, cost control, and adherence to service‑level agreements. Establish and enforce application governance, controls, and documentation to support audit readiness, data integrity, and compliance obligations. Develop, mentor, and lead a high‑performing team of IT professionals, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Support enterprise transformation initiatives, including operating model changes, system separations, and finance process standardization. Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline. Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred. Experience and Skills Required: 10-12 years of progressive experience in Finance Systems, including leadership at the manager or director level. Demonstrated experience supporting enterprise finance functions including Accounting, Controllership, Tax, and Treasury. Strong understanding of financial processes and data, internal controls, and regulatory requirements impacting global organizations. Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence senior stakeholders. Experience managing complex vendor ecosystems and large‑scale application environments. Strong communication, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills. Preferred: Experience planning, designing, transforming and supporting SAP ERP and finance platforms including SAP S/4 Finance, SAP Central Finance, SAP Group Reporting, and Kyriba. Background in highly regulated industries, including life sciences or medical devices. Experience supporting business separation, transformation, or major system modernization initiatives including upgrade and/or migration to SAP S/4. Demonstrated success driving standardization and simplification across global finance systems. Experience with Celonis and/or Signavio is a plus Experience building and leading teams with on and off shore resources. Other: Language requirements: English proficiency required. Travel: Up to 10–20%, domestic and occasional international travel. Certifications: IT or Finance‑related certifications (e.g., SAP, PMP, CPA) preferred. For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit 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 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, external applicants please contact us via internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. #LI-Hybrid #DePuySynthesCareers Required Skills: Preferred Skills: Analytical Reasoning, Cost Management, Developing Others, Fact-Based Decision Making, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, New Program Development, Performance Measurement, Product Development, Product Strategies, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Research and Development, Software Development Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Supply Chain Management The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $150,000.00 - $258,750.00 Additional Description for Pay Transparency: 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 Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information Limit the Use of My Personal Information