Senior Director, Assistant & U.S. Controller

Job Overview

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.
• Other:
• Language: English (required).
• Travel: Up to ~10–15%, primarily domestic, with occasional international travel.
• Certifications: CPA or equivalent professional accounting certification (preferred).
• Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
• Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Preferred Skills:

• Accounting, Accounting Policies, Analytical Reasoning, Budgeting, Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Developing Others, Financial Analysis, Financial Competence, Financial Modeling, Financial Reports, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Performance Measurement, Process Optimization, Resource Planning, Risk Management, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility, Treasury Management
• The anticipated base pay range for this position is:
• $178,000.00 - $307,050.00
• Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
• 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)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: 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 Additional information can be found through the link below. For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
• MBA or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (preferred).
• Certifications: CPA or equivalent professional accounting certification (preferred).
• 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)).
• This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
• 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
• Additional information can be found through the link below.
• For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits