Senior Manager, SALT/Indirect

Johnson & Johnson

Sr. Manager, SALT/Indirect at DePuy Synthes ensuring tax compliance and leading risk management.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRaynham • Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $122,000 - $245,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in U.S. SALT and indirect tax compliance, including sales and use tax, property tax, and gross receipts, with a strong focus on managing audits and tax planning strategies. Proven leadership in cross-functional collaboration and team management, ensuring compliance with regulations and internal controls.

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SALT ComplianceIndirect Tax PlanningTax Technology SolutionsLeadership and Team ManagementStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

U.S. State and Local Tax ComplianceTax Provision ManagementAudit ManagementTax Planning StrategiesRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaborationAccountabilityProject ManagementContinuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

Tax Technology Solutions

Industry Keywords

Sales and Use TaxProperty TaxGross Receipts TaxManufacturing OperationsSupply Chain Tax Implications

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead U.S. SALT and indirect tax compliance, including sales and use tax, property tax, gross receipts, and other transaction‑based taxes.
Manage tax provision, audits, controversy matters, and correspondence with state and local taxing authorities.
Develop and execute SALT and indirect tax planning strategies to manage risk, optimize cash flow, and support business initiatives.
Partner cross‑functionally with Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to assess tax implications of new products, business models, and transactions.
Oversee third‑party advisors and ensure high‑quality, timely deliverables aligned with company standards.
Lead and mentor team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Monitor legislative and regulatory changes impacting SALT and indirect taxes and assess business impact.
Ensure strong internal controls, documentation, and compliance with company policies and external regulations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field (required).
Typically requires 8-10 years of progressive experience in SALT and/or indirect tax, including experience in a large multinational organization or public accounting firm.
Demonstrated expertise in U.S. state and local tax compliance and planning.
Experience managing audits and interacting with taxing authorities.
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects in a fast‑paced environment.
Preferred: Experience supporting manufacturing, supply chain, or commercial operations.
Prior people‑management experience.
Experience with tax technology solutions and process improvement initiatives.
Knowledge of indirect tax implications related to medical devices or regulated industries.
Language: 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 period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year