Senior Financial Analyst, Close & Consolidations

Overview Facilitates activities as a seasoned individual contributor, who works independently with minimal supervision. Helps establish and implement projects, programs, and processes in support of the organization's overall Accounting strategy. Applies advanced knowledge of the Accounting field to establish best-of-class policies, procedures, and plans for accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Helps establish and implement cost-effective, results-based, and professionally-managed programs and innovative initiatives .
• Contributes to projects, programs, and processes for the Accounting area.
• Integrates methods based on analyses of trends and the competitive landscape to continually improve the organization's Accounting strategy. Ensures accounting practices and documentation procedures are performed in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and applicable governance policies.
• Assists in the management of internal and external audit completion, as well as handling ad hoc requests.
• Coaches more junior colleagues in techniques, processes and responsibilities.
• Understands and applies Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives in day-to-day interactions with team.

Job Description DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) SFA, Close and Consolidations, located in Raynham, Massachusetts.

The SFA, Close and Consolidations plays a critical role in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial close and consolidation processes. This role partners closely with Finance, Accounting, and Business stakeholders to support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, drive process consistency, and strengthen financial reporting quality. The position offers high visibility across the organization and meaningful impact on enterprise‑level financial outcomes during a period of transformation and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities, including consolidation, analysis, and reporting.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial results, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Perform variance analysis and provide clear explanations of financial results to key stakeholders.
• Coordinate intercompany activities, including eliminations and reconciliations.
• Maintain and improve close and consolidation processes, identifying opportunities for efficiency, standardization, and automation.
• Partner with business units and regional finance teams to resolve close‑related issues and ensure timely submissions.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, SOX requirements, and financial governance standards.

Qualifications Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field required.
• MBA, CPA, or equivalent advanced degree or certification preferred.

Experience and Skills Required:

• 4-6 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, close, or consolidation roles.

• Strong knowledge of financial close and consolidation processes.

• Experience performing financial analysis and variance explanations.

• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control requirements.

• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems.

• Preferred:

• Experience supporting enterprise or multi‑entity consolidations.

• Prior experience in a large, matrixed, or global organization.

• Familiarity with consolidation and reporting tools (e.g., Hyperion or similar platforms).

• Experience supporting audits and SOX compliance activities.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate financial results for non‑finance partners.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

• Other:

• Language: English required.

• Travel: Up to 10% domestic travel may be required.

• Certifications: CPA or equivalent preferred but not required.

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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.

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