Manager, Policy and Procedures

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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, WW Accounting Policy and Procedures, located in Raynham, MA.

The Manager, WW Accounting Policy and Procedures is a critical role in ensuring the integrity, consistency, and compliance of accounting policies and procedures across the organization. This role partners closely with the Consolidations team, Finance leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders to develop, maintain, and govern accounting policies and procedures aligned with U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements and company standards. The role offers the opportunity to influence financial governance, drive standardization, and support business transformation in a dynamic, global environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, maintenance, and governance of global accounting policies and procedures.

• Monitor emerging accounting and regulatory developments (e.g., FASB and SEC) and assist in the implementation of new accounting and reporting standards for the company.

• Partner with Consolidations team, FP&A, Audit, and other Finance teams to ensure consistent application of policies and procedures.

• Support internal and external audits by providing policy interpretations, documentation, and technical accounting guidance.

• Lead, coach, and develop team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.

• Drive continuous improvement and standardization of financial processes and documentation.

• Provide training and guidance to finance teams on accounting policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting,

• CPA license or equivalent professional certification (in good standing)

Experience and Skills

Required:

• Minimum of 6-8 years of progressive experience in accounting, controllership, or finance, including policy or technical accounting responsibilities.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC rules and regulations

• Experience developing, interpreting, and implementing accounting policies and procedures.

• Proven ability to partner cross-functionally and communicate complex accounting concepts clearly.

• Ability to react to changes quickly and work effectively in high-pressure situations, managing multiple projects at a time

• 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 others.

Preferred:

• Experience in a large, matrixed, or global organization.

• Background in medical device or life sciences

• Prior experience with finance transformation or systems implementations.

• Demonstrated leadership or people management experience.

Other:

• Language:
  English proficiency required.

• Travel:
  Up to 10% domestic travel.

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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.

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