Manager, Close and Consolidations

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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

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* Job Description:

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* 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.

Key Responsibilities

+ Lead and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidation activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness ofconsolidatedfinancial 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 analyzeconsolidatedfinancial 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.

Qualifications

_Education_

+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, ora related field (required).

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

_Experience and Skills_

Required:

+ Typically6-8 years of progressive experience in accounting, financial close, and consolidation roles, includingpeopleleadership.

+ 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 andcross‑functional stakeholders.

Preferred:

+ Experience in a global, matrixed organization within a regulated industry.

+ Prior experience supportingcarve‑outs, separations, or major business transformations.

+ Demonstrated success driving process improvements and system enhancements.

+ CPA or equivalent professional certification.

+ Advanced Excel and financial reporting toolproficiency.

+ Proven ability to manage complex close timelines across multiple entities and geographies.

Other:

+ Language Requirements:
English (required).

+ Travel:
Up to 10%, primarily domestic.

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Certifications:

CPA or equivalent (preferred).

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