Senior Director, Assistant & U.S. Controller

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Job Function:

Finance

Job Sub Function:

Accounting

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Senior Director, Assistant & U.S. Controller, located in Raynham, Massachusetts.

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.

Job Overview

The Senior Director, Assistant & U.S. Controller is a critical finance leadership role responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of U.S. financial reporting for DePuy Synthes. This role provides strategic and operational leadership across accounting, controls, statutory reporting, and governance, while serving as a key partner to enterprise finance, business leadership, and external auditors.

This position offers the opportunity to shape the financial foundation of a future standalone orthopedics company, lead complex change during separation, and influence enterprise‑wide accounting and control strategies in a highly regulated, global environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for U.S. accounting operations, including general ledger, close, consolidation, and statutory reporting processes.

• Serve as Assistant Controller, supporting enterprise controllership strategy, governance, and policy deployment across the U.S. organization.

• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX, internal control frameworks, and Johnson & Johnson / DePuy Synthes accounting policies.

• Lead external audit coordination, including planning, execution, issue resolution, and management reporting.

• Oversee accounting implications of complex transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, restructuring, and separation‑related activities.

• Partner closely with Tax, Treasury, FP&A, Supply Chain, and Commercial Finance to ensure integrated financial outcomes.

• Drive continuous improvement, automation, and standardization of accounting and close processes to enhance efficiency and quality.

• Lead, develop, and mentor Directors, Senior Managers, and high‑performing finance professionals, fostering a strong talent and succession pipeline.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required).

• MBA or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (preferred).

Experience and Skills

Required:

• Typically 12–14+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including senior‑level leadership responsibilities.

• Extensive experience in U.S. GAAP accounting, financial close, statutory reporting, and internal controls.

• Proven people‑leader experience managing Directors and senior finance leaders in a complex, matrixed organization.

• Strong experience partnering with external auditors and regulatory stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to lead large‑scale change initiatives and complex financial transactions.

• Strong executive communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and cross‑functional partners.

Preferred:

• Experience in a global, publicly traded company, preferably within medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences.

• Prior experience supporting separations, carve‑outs, or major transformations.

• Deep understanding of SOX, governance models, and enterprise risk management.

• Track record of driving automation and finance process optimization.

• Experience working with shared services or global business services models.

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