Manager, Close and Consolidations

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Job Function: Finance Job Sub Function: Accounting Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America Job Description: DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Manager, Close and Consolidations, located in Raynham, MA. The Manager, Close and Consolidations plays a critical leadership role in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial close and consolidation activities for DePuy Synthes. This position partners closely with regional and global finance teams to deliver high‑quality consolidated financial statements, support external reporting requirements, and drive continuous improvement across close processes. The role offers the opportunity to influence financial integrity and operational excellence during a period of organizational transformation and growth. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidation activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of consolidated financial results. Oversee consolidation processes, including intercompany eliminations, currency translation, equity accounting, and system consolidations. Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal accounting policies, and external reporting requirements. Partner with regional finance, FP&A, tax, and controllership teams to resolve complex accounting and consolidation issues. Review and analyze consolidated financial statements, balance sheets, and key variance drivers, providing clear explanations to senior leadership. Support internal and external audits by coordinating documentation, responding to inquiries, and ensuring issue resolution. Drive process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives across close and consolidation activities. Lead, coach, and develop team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning. Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required). Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or MBA (preferred). Experience and Skills Required: Typically 6-8 years of progressive experience in accounting, financial close, and consolidation roles, including people leadership. Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements. Hands‑on experience with consolidation systems and enterprise financial platforms (e.g., Hyperion, OneStream, SAP, or similar). Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting matters clearly. Experience partnering with auditors and cross‑functional stakeholders. Preferred: Experience in a global, matrixed organization within a regulated industry. Prior experience supporting carve‑outs, separations, or major business transformations. Demonstrated success driving process improvements and system enhancements. CPA or equivalent professional certification. Advanced Excel and financial reporting tool proficiency. Proven ability to manage complex close timelines across multiple entities and geographies. Other: Language Requirements: English (required). Travel: Up to 10%, primarily domestic. Certifications: CPA or equivalent (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: Accounting, Analytical Reasoning, Audit Management, Budgeting, Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Developing Others, Financial Analysis, Financial Competence, Financial Reports, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Managerial Accounting, Process Improvements, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Systems Thinking, Team Management, Treasury Management The anticipated base pay range for this position is : 102,000USD - 204,000USD 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: - At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. 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