Manager, Policy and Procedures

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About the role

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Manager, WW Accounting Policy and Procedures, located in Raynham, MA. This is a critical role in ensuring the integrity, consistency, and compliance of accounting policies and procedures across the organization. The role partners closely with the Consolidations team, Finance leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders to develop, maintain, and govern accounting policies and procedures aligned with U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and company standards. It offers the opportunity to influence financial governance, drive standardization, and support business transformation in a dynamic, global environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, maintenance, and governance of global accounting policies and procedures.
• Monitor emerging accounting and regulatory developments (e.g., FASB and SEC) and assist in the implementation of new accounting and reporting standards for the company.
• Partner with Consolidations team, FP&A, Audit, and other Finance teams to ensure consistent application of policies and procedures.
• Support internal and external audits by providing policy interpretations, documentation, and technical accounting guidance.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Drive continuous improvement and standardization of financial processes and documentation.
• Provide training and guidance to finance teams on accounting policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• CPA license or equivalent professional certification (in good standing).
• Minimum of 6–8 years of progressive experience in accounting, controllership, or finance, including policy or technical accounting responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC rules and regulations.
• Experience developing, interpreting, and implementing accounting policies and procedures.
• Proven ability to partner cross-functionally and communicate complex accounting concepts clearly.
• Ability to react to changes quickly and work effectively in high-pressure situations, managing multiple projects at a time.
• Excellent written and verbal skills and ability to build collaborative relationships.
• This role will require the preparation of technical accounting memorandums and the ability to clearly articulate the accounting to others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a large, matrixed, or global organization.
• Background in medical device or life sciences.
• Prior experience with finance transformation or systems implementations.
• Demonstrated leadership or people management experience.

English proficiency required. Up to 10% domestic travel.

Pay

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $102,000.00 - $177,100.00.

Benefits

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate 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; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado – 48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – 56 hours per calendar year.
• 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.
• Volunteer Leave: 32 hours per calendar year.
• Military Spouse Time-Off: 80 hours per calendar year.

For additional general information on Company benefits, please visit Johnson & Johnson Employee Benefits.

Additional Information

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.