A2R DS Sr. Manager

Johnson & Johnson • Raynham, MA

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

This role will be part of the Global Services Finance team in the GS Finance Accounting process area. The Global Services Finance organization provides best-in-class, cost-effective financial services, and compliance—in a J&J way—to our Operating Companies around the world. The GSF accounting team is responsible for the complete and accurate accounting for all transactions. This includes but is not limited to creating the Sales and corresponding Purchase orders, reconciling out of balances, monitoring ageing , and performing balance sheet reconciliations.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s level degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business discipline
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience.
• Minimum 5 years in Manager role in a Shared Service or BPO organization.
• Experience in managing large teams (~ 30 and above Team size headcount)
• Track record of leading Continuous Improvement and/or leading organizational or process transformation.
• Experience in a Global Account to Report function of a multi-national company.
• Experience in multiple migration of work.
• Exhibits strategic mindset.
• Successfully manage multiple priorities, be very organized and work efficiently to tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with employees at all levels.
• Ability to frame clear & concise communication across all relevant stakeholders.
• Open to new ideas, rapid change and embracing new technologies.
• Ability to handle ambiguity and fluid situations, demonstrating a pragmatic approach.
• Fluent in English, other language skills desirable.

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CMA, MBA and/or other financial certification
• Solid US GAAP accounting knowledge.
• Digital/ intelligent automation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Be compliant with applicable laws and regulations, and follow guidelines in the J&J Credo
• Maintain Operational Excellence: Responsible for leading of accounting and daily operations for GSF Accounting process area. Timely closing & execution of financial periods as per closing calendar and in accordance with SLA commitments, fully observing Compliance, Internal Audit & SOX requirements. Accountable for completeness, accuracy and validity of the actuals reported within process/entity scope. Driving deep expertise, ensuring team are fully knowledgeable of the Worldwide Procedures and compliance requirements for respective areas. Lead Accounting team (team of B25 and below associates). Support auditors and legal authorities with the execution of required activities. Ensure adherence, monitor, remediate and align compliance responsibilities with stakeholders. Manage, mitigate, and escalate risks on a timely basis. Ensure strong internal controls are in place, in order to achieve “adequate” internal and external audit ratings.
• Talent Management: Attract, develop, and retain a highly competent, high-performing, motivated and diverse Credo-based team. Develop succession plans for and support career development of the team. Ensure effective performance management within team. Lead Accounting team (team of associates/managers).
• Be a Trusted Business Partner: Champion & Influence strategy & solutions demonstrating strong Business acumen. Internally recruit, mentor, and drive the individual Process SMEs to ensure cross sector, cross region, and cross process alignment, ensuring good documentation is maintained and consistency of a global approach. If assigned a role of Operational Key Contact (OKC) then candidates will be the key liaison point within their Process for a defined Region & Sector with BUF and CFMs, answering queries, coordinating with SMEs/analysts on process and operational matters, resolving issues and updating partners on close status.
• Create Game-Changing Innovation: Champions & Supports continuous improvement mindset throughout the team, identifying and pursuing business and efficiency opportunities. Passion to lead, champion and support operational change for the greater good of the global organization.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager