Compliance DS Director

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Job Function:

Legal & Compliance

Job Sub Function:

Enterprise Compliance

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia, Taguig, National Capital Region (Manila), Philippines

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Compliance DS Director, located in Manila, Phillippines.

The DPS Compliance Director is responsible for overseeing the entire DPS GS Compliance team, including governance of outsource SOX testing provider. The role will be based in DPS headquarters and will lead a team in GS hub footprints in Manila & Bogota. 

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables 
 

• People & Org Change Management 

• Coordinate cross‑functional workstreams and dependencies to deliver a fit for purpose L2 Compliance Organization   

• Hire, Lead, coach and engage finance compliance team members assigned to DPS 

• Support organizational design inputs and staffing decisions for the target operating model during or after transition 

• Support/oversee change & communications efforts 

• SOX 404 Testing Framework & Requirements (In partnership with EY, GAA, GS Compliance, Controllership) 

• Define requirements & scope (i.e. materiality, testing approach, interaction model, etc.) 

• Benchmark and right size future-state org design.  Ensure team is clear on L2 taxonomy and interaction model 

• Partners very closely with GAA and controllership in establishing new ways of working in lean model 

• Strategy Definition & Execution  

• Partner with EY, Signifi/Transcend/Transact, GPO Compliance and other relevant teams in integrating L2 compliance deliverables for operation separation and compliance readiness 

• Partner with GAA on new audit solution (e.g. Audit Board).  Ensure requirements are provided that would enable L2 to operate effectively in newly created model 

• Compliance Readiness & Controls (in partnership with DPS operations, GS Finance, GAA) 

• Define and execute any testing and/or remediation plans across DPS. 

• Ensure statutory, regulatory and SOX control requirements are addressed; prepare audit-ready documentation. 

• Support Audits from a remediation standpoint (PwC & GAA related). 

• Provide updates, escalations, etc. to leadership as needed. 

• Stakeholder Communication & Governance 

• Provide run state status communications/regular updates to stakeholders and senior leadership (meeting minutes, monthly updates, escalations). 

• Drive alignment with external advisors, service providers, internal service delivery stakeholders, Process Owners and other program stakeholders.  

Desired Qualifications & Competencies 

• Education & credentials 

• Bachelor’s degree required (Finance/Accounting preferred). Advanced degree (MBA, MS) and/or accounting qualification (CPA, CMA) strongly preferred. 

• Experience 

• Minimum ~10 years of relevant finance, auditing, or accounting experience; demonstrable experience supporting or leading significant transformation preferred. 

• Experience in shared services / SSC or working with BPO partners. 

• Leading an organization in meeting SOX 404 Controls & Testing and/ or assessing and evaluating financial risk and risk remediation and mitigation. 

• Technical skills 

• Strong understanding of SOX 404 Controls. 

• Solid understanding of accounting standards and SOX/compliance implications for transactions. 

• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with SAP or similar ERPs preferred. 

• Project/program management skills (planning, risk management, stakeholder governance). 

• Behavioral & leadership skills 

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication; ability to present to senior leadership. 

• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams under tight deadlines and ambiguity. 

• Results‑oriented, organized, pragmatic problem‑solver with strong attention to detail. 

• Potential for travel (~up to 10%) and work across global time zones. 

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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Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Audit and Compliance Trends, Audit Findings and Recommendations, Compliance Management, Compliance Policies, Compliance Risk, Confidentiality, Consulting, Controls Compliance, Developing Others, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Legal Function, Legal Services, Policy Development, Risk Management Framework, Tactical Planning, Team Management