Sr. Mgr, Transfer Pricing & Disputes Tax

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Sr. Manager, Transfer Pricing & Disputes, Tax. The position is located in Raynham, MA or West Chester, PA or Raritan, NJ or Leeds, United Kingdom. This role provides global leadership for tax planning and tax controversy matters across DePuy Synthes.

• Lead global tax planning initiatives to support business strategy, operational changes, and long‑term growth objectives.
• Manage global tax controversy matters, including audits, inquiries, appeals, and dispute resolution with tax authorities.
• Partner with Legal and external advisors to assess tax risks, develop defense strategies, and resolve disputes efficiently.
• Provide technical tax guidance on complex transactions, restructurings, and intercompany arrangements.
• Collaborate with regional and local tax teams to ensure consistent application of global tax policies and positions.
• Monitor changes in global tax legislation and assess potential impacts to the business, recommending mitigation strategies as needed.
• Support financial reporting processes related to tax reserves, uncertain tax positions, and audit disclosures.
• Drive continuous improvement in tax processes, documentation, and governance to enhance efficiency and compliance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field (required).
• Master’s degree in Taxation, Accounting, Finance, or MBA (preferred).
• Typically 8–10 years of progressive experience in corporate tax, public accounting, or a combination of both.
• Demonstrated experience leading global tax planning initiatives and managing tax audits or disputes.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. and international tax principles, including transfer pricing and cross‑border matters.
• Proven ability to interpret complex tax regulations and translate them into practical business guidance.
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders across Finance, Legal, and business teams.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Preferred:
  Experience supporting a global, matrixed organization within a regulated industry; prior experience managing external advisors and tax authorities; exposure to tax planning related to mergers, acquisitions, or business transformations; CPA, JD, or equivalent professional certification; experience driving process improvements or tax governance initiatives.
• English required; additional languages are a plus.
• Travel up to 20%, domestic and occasional international.

• Annual base pay range: $ – $ USD.
• Participation in the company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
• Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year.
• Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year; 48 hours for residents of Colorado; 56 hours for residents of Washington.
• Holiday pay, including floating holidays: 13 days per calendar year.
• Work, personal and family time: up to 40 hours per calendar year.
• Parental leave: 480 hours within one year of birth/adoption/foster care.
• Bereavement leave: 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year.
• Caregiver leave: 80 hours in a 52‑weekly rolling period.
• Volunteer leave: 32 hours per calendar year.
• Military spouse time‑off: 80 hours per calendar year.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Johnson & Johnson provides an inclusive interview process for applicants with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations.