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Job Function:
Finance
Job Sub Function:
Tax
Job Category:
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Job Description:
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Sr. Tax Analyst, Trans. Pric. & Disputes, located in Raynham, MA or West Chester, PA or Palm Beach Gardens, FL or Warsaw, IN or Raritan, NJ.
Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):
Raynham, MA (USA) - Requisition Number: R-087051
St. Anthony's Road, Leeds, UK - Requisition Number: R-087806
Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.
The Sr. Tax Analyst, Trans. Pric. & Disputes plays a critical role in supporting DePuy Synthes’ U.S. and global tax strategy, with a focus on tax planning initiatives, audit support, and controversy management. This role partners closely with Finance, Legal, and external advisors to manage tax risk, support business transactions, and ensure compliance with applicable tax laws. The position offers the opportunity to work on complex tax matters that directly support business growth, operational efficiency, and risk management in a dynamic, global MedTech environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support U.S. federal, state, and local tax planning initiatives, including modeling and analysis of business transactions, restructurings, and supply‑chain changes.
- Assist in managing tax audits, examinations, and disputes by preparing documentation, analyzing issues, and coordinating responses with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
- Research and analyze tax law changes and assess potential impacts to DePuy Synthes’ operations and financial results.
- Prepare and review technical tax memoranda and position papers supporting tax planning strategies and audit positions.
- Collaborate with Finance and Legal teams to support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic initiatives from a tax perspective.
- Support transfer pricing, intercompany transactions, and cross‑border tax considerations as needed.
- Assist with tax provision and compliance processes by providing planning and controversy‑related inputs.
- Drive continuous improvement in tax processes, documentation, and controls to enhance efficiency and risk management.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field (required).
- Master’s degree in Taxation or MBA with a tax focus (preferred).
Experience and Skills:
Required:
- Typically 0–2 years of progressive experience in corporate tax, public accounting, or a combination of both, aligned to a senior analyst level.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. federal income tax, with exposure to state/local and international tax concepts.
- Experience supporting tax audits, examinations, or dispute resolution.
- Demonstrated ability to research and interpret complex tax legislation and case law.
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a matrixed, cross‑functional environment.
Preferred:
- Experience in a multinational corporation, preferably within MedTech, manufacturing, or life sciences.
- Exposure to tax planning related to business transformations, supply‑chain planning, or intellectual property.
- Prior experience working with external advisors on audits and tax planning projects.
- CPA, JD, or other relevant tax certification.
- Familiarity with tax provision processes and ASC 740 concepts.
Other:
- Language: English (required).
- Travel: Up to 10% domestic and/or international, as needed.
- Certifications: CPA or JD (preferred).
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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.
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, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Audit Management, Coaching, Communication, Compliance Risk, Consulting, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Savvy, Financial Analysis, Financial Reports, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Numerically Savvy, Organizing, Problem Solving, Process Optimization, Tax Compliance, Tax Management, Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$94,000.00 - $151,800.00
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.
Co-Ops and Intern Positions: Please use the following language:
Co-Ops/Interns are eligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan.
Co-Ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits: up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington, up to 56 hours per calendar year.
Co-Ops and Interns are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension).
Positions Represented by CBA: Please use the following language:
This position is eligible for benefits to include medical, dental, vision and time off, as well as any others as provided for in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.
The following link to general company benefits information MUST also be included in the posting: Please use the following language:
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
