Manager, Corporate Accounting & Consolidations

Manages a team of individual contributors and/or Supervisors, and is accountable for conducting effective performance management. Develops tactical and operational plans for the Accounting team and supports organizational objectives and business goals. Allocates resources to meet objectives and goals of the Accounting area. Directs operations for strategic initiatives and serves as a managerial point of contact for internal stakeholders.

• Manages a team of individual contributors and/or Supervisors, and is accountable for conducting effective performance management.
• Develops tactical and operational plans to achieve Accounting goals, and communicates plans to managers, supervisors, and individual contributors.
• Facilitates operations for general accounting functions, financial statement preparation, and audit activity, while ensuring accuracy and integrity.
• Assesses key performance indicators while analyzing opportunities for improvements to processes, formats, and accounting controls.
• Ensures compliance with internal policies and procedures, GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), and audit controls in achieving the organization's goals and objectives for the Accounting function.
• Responsible for managing operational aspects of their team (e.g., workflow, performance, and compliance), as well as ensuring achievement of team goals within established timelines and budgets.
• Integrates Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives into team goals and decision making.

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.

• 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.

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

• 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, One Stream, 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.

• Experience in a global, matrixed organization within a regulated industry.
• Prior experience supporting carve‑outs, separations, or major business transformations.
• Demonstrated success driving process…