Senior Finance Director, Global Technical Accounting Advisory Services & Policy

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Senior Finance Director of Global Technical Accounting Advisory Services & Policy (GTAAS), which is part of the Corporate Controllership function.

This position will report to the Vice President of GTAAS and is based in the World Headquarters office in New Brunswick, NJ.

The individual in this position will lead, direct and advise on US GAAP and J&J's worldwide policies and procedures related to financial accounting and reporting, with a heavy focus on financial accounting implications associated with complex acquisitions, licensing arrangements, divestitures and other complex deal structures.

Additionally, this role will advise on proper disclosure requirements for our SEC filings and other public filings.

The person in this role will also assist in other projects led by GTAAS, including the implementation of new accounting standards, training initiatives, and updates to accounting policies.

Another key aspect of this position is building and maintaining strong relationships with our external finance peers, which will include active participation at various industry conferences.
Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting and reporting for complex business transactions, partnering closely with Corporate M&A, Business Development, Tax, Investor Relations, external consultants assisting with valuations, and other functions.

These transactions can include acquisitions, divestments, licensing arrangements, collaboration arrangements, among others.

• Serve as a key contact in interfacing with external and internal auditors to ensure that all business transactions are aligned to both U.S.

GAAP and J&J's policies.

• Advise on the development of US GAAP financial statements and footnote information in support of our SEC filings and other filings, such as carve-out financial statements.

• Monitor the regulatory landscape (e.g., FASB and SEC) and determine potential impacts to J&J.

Also lead efforts in the implementation of new accounting and reporting standards for the company.

• Develop and deliver training and education throughout the finance organization regarding accounting and reporting updates.

• Participate in conferences with external peers to develop best practices in external reporting and application of new accounting guidance.

• Supervise, guide and develop staff (position will have at least 1 direct report, but will have opportunities to lead others)• Bachelor's degree in accounting

• CPA required

• 10 years of accounting, external financial reporting, financial controls or auditing experience

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations is required, combined with the ability to research and propose company positions on complex accounting issues.

Strong knowledge of the following technical accounting areas is preferred: Business Combinations and Divestitures; Consolidations; Licensing Arrangements - R&D accounting; Business Restructuring; Financial Instrument...