Compliance DS Director

Compliance DS Director – DePuy Synthes, Massachusetts, USA

Legal & Compliance

Enterprise Compliance

People Leader

Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America

The DPS Compliance Director is responsible for overseeing the entire DPS GS Compliance team, including governance of outsource SOX testing provider. The role will be based in DPS headquarters and will lead a team in GS hub footprints in Manila & Bogota.

• People & Org Change Management
• Coordinate cross‑functional work streams and dependencies to deliver a fit for purpose L2 Compliance Organization
• Hire, Lead, coach and engage finance compliance team members assigned to DPS
• Support organizational design inputs and staffing decisions for the target operating model during or after transition
• Support/oversee change & communications efforts
• SOX 404 Testing Framework & Requirements (In partnership with EY, GAA, GS Compliance, Controllership)
• Define requirements & scope (i.e. materiality, testing approach, interaction model, etc.)
• Benchmark and right size future‑state org design. Ensure team is clear on L2 taxonomy and interaction model
• Partners very closely with GAA and controllership in establishing new ways of working in lean model
• Strategy Definition & Execution
• Partner with EY, Signifi/Transcend/Transact, GPO Compliance and other relevant teams in integrating L2 compliance deliverables for operation separation and compliance readiness
• Partner with GAA on new audit solution (e.g. Audit Board). Ensure requirements are provided that would enable L2 to operate effectively in newly created model
• Compliance Readiness & Controls (in partnership with DPS operations, GS Finance, GAA)
• Define and execute any testing and/or remediation plans across DPS.
• Ensure statutory, regulatory and SOX control requirements are addressed; prepare audit‑ready documentation.
• Support Audits from a remediation standpoint (PwC & GAA related).
• Provide updates, escalations, etc. to leadership as needed.
• Stakeholder Communication & Governance
• Provide run state status communications/regular updates to stakeholders and senior leadership (meeting minutes, monthly updates, escalations).
• Drive alignment with external advisors, service providers, internal service delivery stakeholders, Process Owners and other program stakeholders.

• Education & credentials
• Bachelor’s degree required (Finance/Accounting preferred). Advanced degree (MBA, MS) and/or accounting qualification (CPA, CMA) strongly preferred.
• Experience
• Minimum ~10 years of relevant finance, auditing, or accounting experience; demonstrable experience supporting or leading significant transformation preferred.
• Experience in shared services / SSC or working with BPO partners.
• Leading an organization in meeting SOX 404 Controls & Testing and/or assessing and evaluating financial risk and risk remediation and mitigation.
• Technical skills
• Strong understanding of SOX 404 Controls.
• Solid understanding of accounting standards and SOX/compliance implications for transactions.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with SAP or similar ERPs preferred.
• Project/program management skills (planning, risk management, stakeholder governance).
• Behavioral & leadership skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication; ability to present to senior leadership.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams under tight deadlines and ambiguity.
• Results‑oriented, organized, pragmatic problem‑solver with strong attention to detail.
• Potential for travel (~up to 10%) and work across global time zones.

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Base pay range: 150,000 USD – 300,000 USD

• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of…