Manager, Close and Consolidations

Johnson & Johnson

Manager overseeing close and consolidation activities for DePuy Synthes. Ensuring financial integrity and operational excellence during organizational transformation.

Posted 6/8/2026full-timeRaynham • Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $102,000 - $204,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidation activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of consolidated financial results.
Oversee consolidation processes, including intercompany eliminations, currency translation, equity accounting, and system consolidations.
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal accounting policies, and external reporting requirements.
Partner with regional finance, FP&A, tax, and controllership teams to resolve complex accounting and consolidation issues.
Review and analyze consolidated financial statements, balance sheets, and key variance drivers, providing clear explanations to senior leadership.
Support internal and external audits by coordinating documentation, responding to inquiries, and ensuring issue resolution.
Drive process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives across close and consolidation activities.
Lead, coach, and develop team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required).
Typically 6-8 years of progressive experience in accounting, financial close, and consolidation roles, including people leadership.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
Hands-on experience with consolidation systems and enterprise financial platforms (e.g., Hyperion, OneStream, SAP, or similar).
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting matters clearly.
Experience partnering with auditors and cross-functional stakeholders.
Preferred: Experience in a global, matrixed organization within a regulated industry.
Prior experience supporting carve-outs, separations, or major business transformations.
Demonstrated success driving process improvements and system enhancements.
CPA or equivalent professional certification.
Advanced Excel and financial reporting tool proficiency.
Proven ability to manage complex close timelines across multiple entities and geographies.
Language Requirements: English (required).

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial closeconsolidationU.S. GAAPfinancial reportinganalytical skillsproblem-solvingprocess improvementssystem enhancementsadvanced Excelfinancial reporting tools

Soft Skills

communication skillsleadershipcollaborationaccountabilitycontinuous learning

Certifications

CPA