Senior Manager, US Federal Tax Compliance

Johnson & Johnson

Senior Manager overseeing U.S. federal income tax compliance for DePuy Synthes.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeRaynham • Massachusetts, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $122,000 - $245,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in U.S. federal income tax compliance, including preparation and review of tax returns, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to lead teams, collaborate cross-functionally, and implement process improvements in a complex organizational environment.

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U.S. Federal Income Tax ComplianceTax Return Preparation and ReviewFederal Tax Laws and RegulationsLeadership and People ManagementTax Technology Tools and Process Automation

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Hard Skills

Tax ComplianceTax Provision ReviewFederal Tax Return PreparationAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaboration SkillsMentorship

Tools & Technologies

Tax Technology ToolsProcess Automation

Industry Keywords

AccountingFinanceTaxationMultinational CompanyPublicly Traded Company

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage all aspects of U.S. federal income tax compliance, including preparation, review, and filing of federal tax returns and related schedules.
Oversee quarterly and annual federal tax provisions in coordination with the broader Tax and Finance teams.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal tax laws, regulations, and internal policies, maintaining strong documentation and controls.
Partner with internal stakeholders (Finance, Legal, Treasury) to support audits, inquiries, and tax-related projects.
Manage relationships with external advisors, including accounting firms and tax consultants.
Identify opportunities for process improvements, standardization, and automation within federal tax compliance activities.
Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering technical development and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Preferred: Master’s degree in Taxation, Accounting, or MBA.
8-10 years of progressive experience in U.S. federal income tax compliance, typically aligned with a senior manager–level role.
Strong technical knowledge of U.S. federal tax laws and compliance requirements.
Experience reviewing complex federal tax returns and supporting tax provisions.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross‑functionally in a large, matrixed organization.
Proven analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
Preferred: Experience in a multinational or publicly traded company environment.
Prior leadership or people‑management experience.
Familiarity with tax technology tools and process automation.
Language: English (business proficiency).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
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