Johnson & Johnson

Senior Manager, SALT/Indirect

Johnson & Johnson
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $122,000 - $245,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in U.S. State and Local Tax (SALT) compliance and planning, with a strong focus on risk management and strategic tax initiatives. Proven ability to lead teams, manage audits, and influence enterprise-wide tax strategies while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords
U.S. State And Local Tax ComplianceTax Planning And Risk ManagementLeadership And Team ManagementAudit Management And Tax Authority InteractionTax Technology Solutions

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Oversee U.S. state and local tax (SALT) and indirect tax compliance, planning, and risk management activities
  • Lead sales and use tax, property tax, gross receipts, and other transaction-based tax compliance
  • Manage tax provision, audits, controversy matters, and correspondence with state and local taxing authorities
  • Develop and execute SALT and indirect tax planning strategies to manage risk, optimize cash flow, and support business initiatives
  • Partner with Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to assess tax implications of new products, business models, and transactions
  • Oversee third-party advisors and ensure high-quality, timely deliverables
  • Lead and mentor team members
  • Monitor legislative and regulatory changes affecting SALT and indirect taxes and assess business impact
  • Ensure strong internal controls, documentation, and compliance with company policies and external regulations
  • Influence enterprise-wide decisions, lead complex initiatives, and help shape the tax strategy of the standalone DePuy Synthes orthopedic company

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field (required)
  • 8–10 years of progressive experience in SALT and/or indirect tax
  • Experience in a large multinational organization or public accounting firm
  • Expertise in U.S. state and local tax compliance and planning
  • Experience managing audits and interacting with taxing authorities
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects in a fast-paced environment
  • English language proficiency (required)
  • Master’s degree in Taxation or MBA (preferred)
  • Experience supporting manufacturing, supply chain, or commercial operations (preferred)
  • Prior people-management experience (preferred)
  • Experience with tax technology solutions and process improvement initiatives (preferred)
  • Knowledge of indirect tax implications related to medical devices or regulated industries (preferred)
  • CPA or equivalent certification (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Pension plan
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
  • Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; 48 hours per calendar year for employees residing in Colorado; 56 hours per calendar year for employees residing in Washington
  • 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 period
  • Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
  • Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
  • Inclusive interview process accommodations
  • Up to 10% domestic travel opportunity

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Hard Skills
Tax ComplianceIndirect Tax PlanningAudit ManagementTax Provision ManagementLegislative MonitoringProcess ImprovementCash Flow OptimizationStakeholder ManagementTax Strategy DevelopmentDocumentation And Internal Controls
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunicationStakeholder ManagementProject ManagementInfluencing Skills
Tools & Technologies
Tax Technology Solutions
Certifications & Qualifications
CPAMaster’s Degree In TaxationMBA
Industry Keywords
SALTIndirect TaxManufacturingSupply ChainCommercial OperationsMedical DevicesRegulated Industries