Finance Manager, Technical Accounting

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Job Function:
Finance

Job Sub Function:
Accounting

Job Category:
Professional

All Job Posting Locations:
New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

We are recruiting for the best talent for a Finance Manager, Technical Accounting located in New Brunswick, NJ.

Overview:

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

The individual in this position will advise on U.S.

GAAP and J&J’s worldwide policies and procedures related to financial accounting and reporting topics and will be responsible for preparing training and education material for the finance function related to new policies and procedures.

Additionally, the individual will
assist with special projects led by GTAAS, including the implementation of new accounting standards, training initiatives, and updates to accounting policies.
 

You will be responsible for:

• Advise on accounting and reporting questions received from various business leaders and finance teams across all sectors to ensure appropriate accounting treatment.
• Prepare the quarterly transmittal letter, including ensuring all changes to policies and procedures are appropriately incorporated and clearly described.
• Deliver training and education throughout the finance organization regarding accounting and reporting updates.
• Assist in other special projects that may be outside of core responsibilities, such as accounting for acquisitions, assisting with divestitures (including technical accounting matters related to carve-out financial statements), and evaluating the design of internal controls.
• Monitor emerging accounting and regulatory developments (e.g., FASB and SEC) and assist in the implementation of new accounting and reporting standards for the company.
• Mentor and develop other team members of GTAAS, fostering a culture of learning, inclusion, and excellence.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• CPA license (in good standing)

• 5+ years of accounting, external financial reporting, financial controls or auditing experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S.

GAAP and SEC rules and regulations is required
• Ability to react to changes quickly and work effectively in high-pressure situations, managing multiple projects at a time
• Strong organizational skills required to coordinate and manage work processes and project...