Sr. Manager, Tax Consol, CIP & Controls

Sr. Manager, Tax Consol, CIP & Controls

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Sr. Manager, Tax Consol, CIP & Controls, located in New Brunswick, NJ or Raynham, MA or West Chester, PA or Palm Beach Gardens, FL or Warsaw, IN or Raritan, NJ.

This role provides strategic and operational leadership for global tax consolidation, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) accounting, and internal tax controls within DePuy Synthes. The Sr. Manager will play a critical role in ensuring accurate tax reporting, strong financial controls, and compliance with applicable tax and accounting standards during a period of significant business transformation. This position partners closely with Finance, Tax, Controllership, and external advisors to strengthen governance, enable scalability, and support business decision-making.

• Lead global tax consolidation activities, including coordination of tax provision, reporting, and compliance processes across legal entities.
• Oversee CIP accounting from a tax perspective, ensuring alignment with capitalization policies, tax regulations, and financial reporting requirements.
• Design, implement, and maintain robust tax controls in alignment with internal control frameworks and audit expectations.
• Partner with Corporate Tax, Finance, and Controllership teams to support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Serve as a key liaison for internal and external audits related to tax, CIP, and controls.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and standardization across tax and CIP workflows.
• Provide technical tax guidance and leadership on complex transactions, restructuring activities, and business initiatives.
• Coach and develop team members, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and compliance.

Education

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

Experience and Skills

Required:

• Typically requires 8-10 years of progressive experience in tax, accounting, or finance, with demonstrated leadership responsibility.
• Strong experience in tax provision, consolidation, and financial controls within a large, complex organization.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP, tax accounting standards, and internal control frameworks.
• Proven ability to partner cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Experience supporting audits and regulatory reviews.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in a multinational or matrixed organization.
• Exposure to SAP or comparable enterprise financial systems.
• Prior experience supporting business separations, integrations, or large-scale transformations.
• CPA or equivalent professional certification.
• Demonstrated success driving process improvements and control enhancements.

Other:

• Language:
  English (required).
• Travel:
  Up to 10%, primarily domestic.
• Certifications:
  
  CPA or similar certification preferred.