Sr. Manager, Close A2R

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Job Function:
Finance
Job Sub Function:
Finance Business Partners
Job Category:
Professional
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 Sr. Manager, Close / A2R, located in Raynham, Massachusetts.

The Sr. Manager, Close / A2R is responsible for leading end-to-end accounting close and accounting-to-reporting (A2R) activities, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting for DePuy Synthes. This role partners closely with Finance, FP&A, Treasury, and Shared Services to strengthen close governance, improve processes, and support business transformation initiatives. The position plays a critical role in enabling high-quality financial reporting, strong internal controls, and scalable accounting operations .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

• Own end-to-end A2R activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting.

• Establish and maintain strong close governance, controls, and documentation to support internal and external audit requirements.

• Partner with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, and business teams to ensure alignment between operational activity and financial results.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline close timelines, improve data quality, and enhance reporting efficiency.

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of accounting professionals, fostering accountability, collaboration, and high performance.

• Support system implementations, process standardization, and finance transformation initiatives impacting A2R processes.

• Serve as a key finance leader supporting business changes, restructurings, and other complex accounting matters.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required).

• MBA or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance (preferred).

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• Typically requires 8-10 years of progressive experience in accounting, close, A2R, or financial reporting roles.

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting requirements.

• Demonstrated experience leading complex close processes in a large, matrixed organization.

• Proven people leadership experience, including managing and developing teams.

Preferred:

• Experience with A2R transformation, shared services, or global accounting models.

• Experience with ERP and financial close systems (e.g., SAP or similar platforms).

• Background in a manufacturing, medical device, or healthcare environment.

• Experience supporting audits, regulatory reviews, and complex accounting topics.

• CPA or equivalent professional certification.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to partner effectively with cross-functional and senior stakeholders.

Other:

• Languages:
  
  English (required).

• Travel:
  Up to 10-15%, primarily domestic with occasional international travel.

• Certifications:
  
  CPA or equivalent (preferred).

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