Sr. Director, Global Tax Reporting
About The Position
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. DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Sr. Director, Global Tax Reporting, located in Raynham, MA OR Raritan NJ. Job Overview The Sr. Director, Global Tax Reporting is a senior finance leadership role responsible for overseeing DePuy Synthes’ worldwide tax reporting, compliance, and related governance activities. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate and timely global tax provision and reporting, supporting external financial reporting requirements, and maintaining strong internal controls. The position offers the opportunity to shape global tax reporting processes for a complex, multinational organization during a period of significant transformation and growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required).
- Minimum of 12-14 years of progressive experience in corporate tax, tax accounting, or financial reporting, with significant global scope.
- Deep expertise in income tax accounting and reporting under U.S. GAAP.
- Proven experience leading global tax provision processes for a large, complex multinational organization.
- Strong leadership experience managing and developing senior‑level professionals.
- Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with Finance, Legal, and external auditors.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and executive‑level presentation skills.
- English (required).
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Taxation, Accounting, Finance, or MBA (preferred).
- Experience within a publicly traded, highly regulated, or life sciences organization.
- Experience supporting business separations, integrations, or large‑scale transformations.
- Knowledge of global statutory reporting requirements and international tax concepts.
- Prior experience working with global shared service or center‑of‑excellence models.
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive change across regions.
- Additional languages a plus.
- CPA or equivalent professional certification (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee global income tax reporting, including quarterly and annual tax provision processes under U.S. GAAP and statutory requirements.
- Ensure accurate and timely tax disclosures for external financial reporting, including coordination with Corporate Finance, Controllership, and external auditors.
- Establish, maintain, and continuously improve global tax reporting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Provide strategic leadership and technical guidance on complex tax accounting matters, including uncertain tax positions and valuation allowances.
- Partner with regional and local tax teams to align global reporting requirements with local statutory and regulatory obligations.
- Support business initiatives, restructurings, and transformation activities by assessing tax reporting impacts and risks.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing global tax reporting team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Serve as a key stakeholder in audits, regulatory inquiries, and governance forums related to tax reporting.
Benefits
- Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
- Savings plan (401(k))
- Long-term incentive program
- Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
- Sick time - 40 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
