Sr. Manager, Close A2R

Johnson & Johnson • West Chester, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Manager, Close / A2R is responsible for leading end‑to‑end accounting close and accounting‑to‑reporting (A2R) activities, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting for DePuy Synthes. This role partners closely with Finance, FP&A, Treasury, and Shared Services to strengthen close governance, improve processes, and support business transformation initiatives. The position plays a critical role in enabling high‑quality financial reporting, strong internal controls, and scalable accounting operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required).
• Typically requires 8–10 years of progressive experience in accounting, close, A2R, or financial reporting roles.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex close processes in a large, matrixed organization.
• Proven people leadership experience, including managing and developing teams.
• English (required).

Nice To Haves

• MBA or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance (preferred).
• Experience with A2R transformation, shared services, or global accounting models.
• Experience with ERP and financial close systems (e.g., SAP or similar platforms).
• Background in a manufacturing, medical device, or healthcare environment.
• Experience supporting audits, regulatory reviews, and complex accounting topics.
• CPA or equivalent professional certification.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to partner effectively with cross-functional and senior stakeholders.
• CPA or equivalent (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Own end‑to‑end A2R activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Establish and maintain strong close governance, controls, and documentation to support internal and external audit requirements.
• Partner with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, and business teams to ensure alignment between operational activity and financial results.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline close timelines, improve data quality, and enhance reporting efficiency.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of accounting professionals, fostering accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
• Support system implementations, process standardization, and finance transformation initiatives impacting A2R processes.
• Serve as a key finance leader supporting business changes, restructurings, and other complex accounting matters.

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 period
• 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