Sr. Manager, SALT​/Indirect

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Job Function:
Finance
Job Sub Function:
Tax
Job Category:
People Leader
All Job Posting Locations:
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Sr. Manager, SALT/Indirect, located in Raynham, MA or West Chester, PA or Palm Beach Gardens, FL or Warsaw, IN or Raritan, NJ.

The Sr. Manager, SALT/Indirect plays a critical leadership role within the Tax Finance organization, responsible for overseeing U.S. state and local tax (SALT) and indirect tax compliance, planning, and risk management activities. This role partners closely with Finance, Supply Chain, Commercial, and external advisors to ensure tax compliance while supporting business growth and operational excellence. The position offers the opportunity to influence enterprise-wide decisions, lead complex initiatives, and help shape the tax strategy of a newly formed standalone orthopedic company.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead U.S. SALT and indirect tax compliance, including sales and use tax, property tax, gross receipts, and other transaction-based taxes.

• Manage tax provision, audits, controversy matters, and correspondence with state and local taxing authorities.

• Develop and execute SALT and indirect tax planning strategies to manage risk, optimize cash flow, and support business initiatives.

• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to assess tax implications of new products, business models, and transactions.

• Oversee third-party advisors and ensure high-quality, timely deliverables aligned with company standards.

• Lead and mentor team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes impacting SALT and indirect taxes and assess business impact.

• Ensure strong internal controls, documentation, and compliance with company policies and external regulations.

Qualifications

Education

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

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

Experience and Skills

Required:

• Typically requires 8-10 years of progressive experience in SALT and/or indirect tax, including experience in a large multinational organization or public accounting firm.

• Demonstrated expertise in U.S. state and local tax compliance and planning.

• Experience managing audits and interacting with taxing authorities.

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting manufacturing, supply chain, or commercial operations.

• Prior people-management experience.

• Experience with tax technology solutions and process improvement initiatives.

• Knowledge of indirect tax implications related to medical devices or regulated industries.

Other:

• Language:
  English (required).

• Travel:
  Up to 10% domestic travel.

• Certifications:
  
  CPA or equivalent (preferred).

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Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals.

Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

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