Senior Manager – MedTech Tax Planning

Johnson & Johnson

. Lead a portfolio of strategic tax projects through implementation and stabilization .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeNew Brunswick • New Jersey • United StatesSenior💰 $122,000 - $258,750 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading strategic tax projects, managing compliance, and implementing tax planning strategies while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams. Proficient in assessing tax implications and adapting to emerging technologies within a multinational environment.

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Corporate Tax ExperienceTax Planning and AdvisoryU.S. and International Tax KnowledgeFinancial Modeling ProficiencyProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Tax ComplianceTax ReportingTransfer PricingFinancial Statements AnalysisData AnalyticsTax AccountingStatutory and Tax Books KnowledgeTax DiligenceTax ModelingBusiness Process Design

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsInfluencing SkillsBusiness Partnering SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

Collaboration ToolsFinancial Modeling SoftwareData Analytics ToolsTax Software

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAJDAdvanced Degree in TaxationAdvanced Degree in AccountingAdvanced Degree in FinanceAdvanced Degree in BusinessAdvanced Degree in Law

Industry Keywords

Tax WorkstreamsLegal Entity RestructuringSupply Chain TransformationMergers and AcquisitionsBusiness TransformationsGovernance FrameworksOperational ChangesAudit Readiness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a portfolio of strategic tax projects through implementation and stabilization
Develop and manage tax workplans, milestones, dependencies, risks, and deliverables
Drive issue resolution and clarify ownership and decision-making responsibilities
Coordinate tax diligence, modeling, approvals, and implementation across tax workstreams, internal stakeholders, subject-matter experts, and external advisors
Assess direct, indirect, international, legal entity, financial, and operational tax implications
Develop practical planning strategies and translate them into requirements for structures, financial flows, intercompany arrangements, business processes, systems, data, and documentation
Monitor legislative, regulatory, and business developments and assess their impact on strategic projects
Assess tax compliance, reporting, disputes, and control impacts from business, process, system, or organizational changes
Partner with Tax Compliance, Tax Reporting, Finance, Legal, and control owners to establish implementation governance
Confirm required tax positions, elections, registrations, agreements, controls, and process changes are in place before go-live
Document tax conclusions, approvals, and key implementation decisions to support ongoing compliance and audit readiness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Taxation, or a related field
Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in corporate tax, tax planning, tax advisory, accounting, or finance
Strong knowledge of U.S. and international tax, transfer pricing, tax accounting, financial statements, and statutory and tax books
Ability to independently lead complex cross-functional projects while managing competing priorities, dependencies, and risks
Strong analytical, communication, influencing, and business-partnering skills
Ability to translate complex matters into practical recommendations
Proficiency with current technology, data analytics, financial modeling, and collaboration tools
Ability to adapt to emerging technologies
Preferred: Advanced degree in Taxation, Accounting, Finance, Business, or Law; CPA, JD, or another relevant professional credential
Preferred: Experience leading tax workstreams for legal entity restructurings, supply chain transformations, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, integrations, or similar strategic initiatives
Preferred: Experience designing and embedding tax requirements into operating models, governance frameworks, processes, systems, or controls
Preferred: Experience supporting complex, technology-enabled business transformations in a multinational environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Business accident insurance
Group legal insurance
Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Long-term incentive program
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 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
Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member; 5 days for an extended family member
Caregiver Leave – 10 days
Volunteer Leave – 4 days
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours
Inclusive interview process and accommodation support