Senior Manager, US Federal Tax Compliance

Senior Manager, US Federal Tax Compliance – DePuy Synthes

Location:

Raynham, Massachusetts or Raritan, New Jersey.

Salary:
Anticipated base pay range $122,000 – $245,000 USD.

• Lead and manage all aspects of U.S. federal income tax compliance, including preparation, review, and filing of federal tax returns and related schedules.
• Oversee quarterly and annual federal tax provisions in coordination with the broader Tax and Finance teams.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal tax laws, regulations, and internal policies, maintaining strong documentation and controls.
• Partner with internal stakeholders (Finance, Legal, Treasury) to support audits, inquiries, and tax‑related projects.
• Manage relationships with external advisors, including accounting firms and tax consultants.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, standardization, and automation within federal tax compliance activities.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering technical development and knowledge sharing.

• Education
  • Required:
    
    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Preferred:
    Master’s degree in Taxation, Accounting, or MBA.
• Experience and Skills Required
  • 8-10 years of progressive experience in U.S. federal income tax compliance, typically aligned with a senior manager–level role.
  • Strong technical knowledge of U.S. federal tax laws and compliance requirements.
  • Experience reviewing complex federal tax returns and supporting tax provisions.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross‑functionally in a large, matrixed organization.
  • Proven analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Preferred
  • Experience in a multinational or publicly traded company environment.
  • Prior leadership or people‑management experience.
  • Familiarity with tax technology tools and process automation.
• Other
  • Language:
    English (business proficiency).
  • Travel:
    Limited domestic travel may be required (generally under 10%).
  • Certifications:
    
    CPA or equivalent tax credential preferred.

• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year (48 hours in Colorado, 56 hours in 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 the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• 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-week rolling period (10 days)
• 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 other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.