Senior Finance Manager OTTAVA US Commercial Revenue Accounting

Johnson & Johnson•Cincinnati, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to lead financial planning, forecasting, reporting, compliance, and commercial finance operations across its evolving US Commercial organization for the OTTAVA platform. The role is based in Santa Clara, California, or Cincinnati, Ohio; the posting states a hybrid schedule for Santa Clara. Reporting to the Finance Director, OTTAVA US Commercial Finance, the Senior Manager will partner with Commercial leaders to support disciplined financial management, strong governance, and effective planning. The position will help establish scalable finance capabilities for the OTTAVA platform’s launch and growth, improve transparency into performance, enable informed decisions, and foster accountability and continuous improvement. The role leads planning and reporting cycles, provides performance analytics and business recommendations, oversees financial governance and compliance, and develops business cases for strategic investments and commercial initiatives. It also provides day-to-day leadership and development for finance team members and supports executive reviews and strategic planning discussions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
At least 6 years of progressive finance, accounting, FP&A, commercial finance, or related experience.
Demonstrated experience leading forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning processes.
Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
Experience applying ASC 606/842 to revenue recognition.
Experience partnering with cross-functional business leadership to influence decisions and drive performance.
Strong understanding of compliance processes, including SOX, audit, and financial controls.
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial planning/reporting systems.
Strong business acumen and ability to connect financial details to commercial strategy and operational execution.
Ability to lead through influence and collaborate across functions and organizational levels.
Proactive approach to identifying opportunities, solving problems, and driving continuous improvement.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
Commitment to developing talent and fostering an inclusive culture.
Ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable business recommendations.

Nice To Haves

Commercial finance or accounting experience, ideally in healthcare and/or the capital products industry.
CPA certification; strongly preferred.
CMA certification and/or an MBA.
Experience leading process transformation, automation, or implementation of financial systems and tools.
Prior people leadership, talent development, or project leadership experience.
Familiarity with leveraging AI to streamline workflows, improve insights, and enhance decision making.

Responsibilities

Lead forecasting, budgeting, long-range planning, and monthly financial review processes for the US Commercial organization.
Deliver quarter-close financial reporting, performance analytics, variance analysis, and executive-level insights.
Own commercial finance governance, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and transparency across forecasts, assumptions, and business performance reporting.
Partner across US Commercial and adjacent teams to evaluate business performance and support operational decision making.
Identify and communicate financial risks and opportunities and develop mitigation plans and recommendations.
Lead development and evaluation of business cases supporting strategic investments, launch readiness activities, and commercial initiatives.
Coordinate planning cycles and financial deliverables across stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate submissions.
Ensure compliance with J&J financial policies, SOX requirements, audit standards, and applicable accounting guidance.
Drive process improvement initiatives focused on simplification, standardization, automation, and enhanced business insights.
Coach, develop, and provide day-to-day leadership for finance team members while fostering an inclusive, high-performing team culture.
Partner with the Finance Director on executive reviews, leadership presentations, and strategic planning discussions.

Benefits

Participation in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)), subject to plan terms.
Eligibility to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year.
Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year, with stated alternate amounts for employees residing in Colorado or 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, or foster care of a child.
Bereavement Leave: 240 hours for an immediate family member and 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.