Finance Director, Global Technical Accounting Advisory Services & Policy

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Job Function:
Finance
Job Sub Function:
Accounting
Job Category:
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America
Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Finance Director of Global Technical Accounting Advisory Services & Policy (GTAAS), which is part of the Corporate Controllership function. This position will report to the Vice President of GTAAS and is based in the World Headquarters office in New Brunswick, NJ.

The individual in this position will lead, direct and advise on U.S. GAAP and J&J's worldwide policies and procedures related to financial accounting and reporting, with a heavy focus on the accounting related to revenue recognition, inventory, leases, fixed assets, impairments, and various other topics. Additionally, this role will advise on proper disclosure requirements for our SEC filings and other public filings.

The person in this role will also assist in other projects led by GTAAS, including the implementation of new accounting standards, training initiatives, and updates to accounting policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and advise on accounting and reporting for complex business transactions, collaborating with business leaders and finance teams across all sectors to ensure accounting consistency and support strategic business decisions.
• Serve as a key contact in interfacing with external and internal auditors to ensure that all business transactions are aligned to both U.S. GAAP and J&J's policies.
• Advise on the development of U.S. GAAP financial statements and footnote information in support of our SEC filings and other filings, such as carve-out financial statements.
• Monitor and evaluate emerging accounting and regulatory developments (e.g., FASB and SEC) and determine potential impacts to J&J, working closely with other relevant stakeholders within J&J. Also lead efforts in the implementation of new accounting and reporting standards for the company.
• Develop and deliver training and education throughout the finance organization regarding accounting and reporting updates.
• Lead other special projects that may be outside of core responsibilities, such as accounting for acquisitions, assisting with divestitures (including carve-out financial statements), and evaluating the design of internal controls
• Mentor and develop other team members of GTAAS, fostering a culture of learning, inclusion, and excellence.

Minimum requirements for this role/keys to success in this role:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• CPA required
• 10+ years of accounting, external financial reporting, financial controls or auditing experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC rules and regulations is required, combined with the ability to research and propose company positions on complex accounting issues. Strong knowledge of the following technical accounting areas related to the pharmaceutical and medical device industries is preferred:
  Revenue Recognition;
  Inventory;
  Leases;
  Impairments of Long-Lived Assets;
  Licensing Arrangements;
  Business Restructuring
• Ability to react to changes quickly and work effectively in high-pressure situations, managing multiple projects at a time
• Ability to exercise a high level of independent judgment, influence and execution working in complex environments and driving change
• Excellent written and verbal skills and ability to build collaborative relationships. This role will require the preparation of technical accounting memorandums and the ability to clearly articulate the accounting to other finance leaders and external auditors

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