Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Senior Finance Director of Global Technical Accounting Advisory Services & Policy (GTAAS), which is part of the Corporate Controllership function. This position will report to the Vice President of GTAAS and is based in the World Headquarters office in New Brunswick, NJ.

The individual in this position will lead, direct and advise on US GAAP and J&J’s worldwide policies and procedures related to financial accounting and reporting, with a heavy focus on financial accounting implications associated with complex acquisitions, licensing arrangements, divestitures and other complex deal structures. Additionally, this role will advise on proper disclosure requirements for our SEC filings and other public filings. The person in this role will also assist in other projects led by GTAAS, including the implementation of new accounting standards, training initiatives, and updates to accounting policies. Another key aspect of this position is building and maintaining strong relationships with our external finance peers, which will include active participation at various industry conferences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting and reporting for complex business transactions, partnering closely with Corporate M&A, Business Development, Tax, Investor Relations, external consultants assisting with valuations, and other functions. These transactions can include acquisitions, divestments, licensing arrangements, collaboration arrangements, among others.

• Serve as a key contact in interfacing with external and internal auditors to ensure that all business transactions are aligned to both U.S. GAAP and J&J’s policies.

• Advise on the development of US GAAP financial statements and footnote information in support of our SEC filings and other filings, such as carve-out financial statements.

• Monitor the regulatory landscape (e.g., FASB and SEC) and determine potential impacts to J&J. Also lead efforts in the implementation of new accounting and reporting standards for the company.

• Develop and deliver training and education throughout the finance organization regarding accounting and reporting updates.

• Participate in conferences with external peers to develop best practices in external reporting and application of new accounting guidance.

• Supervise, guide and develop staff (position will have at least 1 direct report, but will have opportunities to lead others)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting

• CPA required

• 10+ years of accounting, external financial reporting, financial controls or auditing experience

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations is required, combined with the ability to research and propose company positions on complex accounting issues. Strong knowledge of the following technical accounting areas is preferred: Business Combinations and Divestitures; Consolidations; Licensing Arrangements – R&D accounting; Business Restructuring; Financial Instruments; Impairments.

• Ability to react to changes quickly and work effectively in high-pressure situations, managing multiple projects at a time

• Ability to exercise a high level of independent judgment, influence and execution working in complex environments and driving change

• Excellent written and verbal skills and ability to build collaborative relationships. This role will require the preparation of technical accounting memorandums and the ability to clearly articulate the accounting to other finance leaders and external auditors.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $173,000 to $299,000.

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.

• Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.

• Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

• This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.

• Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:- Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year

• Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year

• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

• Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.