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Job Function:
FinanceJob Sub Function:
TaxJob Category:
People LeaderAll Job Posting Locations:
Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaJob Description:
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Sr. Manager, Transfer Pricing & Disputes, Tax, located in Raynham, MA or West Chester, PA or Raritan, NJ or Leeds, United Kingdom.
Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):
Raynham, MA, USA - Requisition Number: R-084482
St. Anthony's Road, Leeds, UK - Requisition Number: R-085496
Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.
This role provides global leadership for tax planning and tax controversy matters across DePuy Synthes. The Sr. Manager, Transfer Pricing & Disputes, Tax partners closely with Finance, Legal, and regional tax teams to design and execute effective global tax strategies, manage tax audits and disputes, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This position plays a critical role in protecting the company’s financial position while supporting business growth and operational decision‑making.
Key Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field (required).
Master’s degree in Taxation, Accounting, Finance, or MBA (preferred).
Experience and Skills:
Required:
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.
Other:
Language: English required; additional languages are a plus.
Travel: Up to 20%, domestic and occasional international.
Certifications: CPA, JD, or similar credentials 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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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Agile Decision Making, Audit Management, Consulting, Developing Others, Financial Analysis, Financial Reports, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Financial Trends, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Operational Excellence, Organizing, Process Optimization, Tactical Planning, Tax Advising, Tax Compliance, Tax Management, Team Management, Transparency ReportingThe anticipated base pay range for this position is :
122,000.00 - 245,000.00 USD AnnualAdditional Description for Pay Transparency:
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)). Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: • 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 period10 days • Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year • Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits