Ph3Legal Entity Accounting Manager, Conductor, Italy /h3 pJoin to apply for the bLegal Entity Accounting Manager, Conductor, Italy /b role at bJohnson Johnson /b. /p pAt Johnson Johnson, we believe health is everything. The company is committed to preventing, treating, and curing complex diseases by delivering innovative healthcare solutions worldwide. /p h3Job Function /h3 pFinance /p h3Job Sub Function /h3 pFinance Business Partners /p h3Job Category /h3 pPeople Leader /p h3Job Locations /h3 pMilano, Italy; Pomezia, Roma, Italy; Prague, Czechia /p h3Job Description /h3 pGlobal Services Finance, Johnson Johnson's finance center, operates across many regions. The Legal Entity Accounting Manager leads the Legal Entity Accounting Team, primarily based in Prague, Czechia or Milan/Rome, Italy. The main goal is to deliver compliant local financial services to JJ affiliates and manage local statutory accounts and financial statements. /p h3Core Responsibilities /h3 ul liFull responsibility for local statutory reporting requirements of companies within the manager's purview. /li liOversee the preparation by a third-party provider of local statutory financial statements. /li liCoordinate and execute corrective action plans related to statutory financial statements. /li liMonitor, analyze, and review departmental work and processes to develop more efficient procedures while maintaining high accuracy. /li liApply a thorough understanding of financial reporting and general ledger structure. /li liServe as key technical statutory accounting contact, establishing and maintaining relationships with external service providers, corporate tax teams, external audit teams (PwC), and local management. /li liEnsure all statutory closing requirements are met. /li liSupport JJ corporate tax centers by providing necessary data for tax returns and audit inquiries for companies in scope. /li liEnsure standardized processes with local audit (PwC) and third parties, understanding audit processes and liaising closely with auditors and stakeholders. /li liProvide detailed guidance on complex business and financial system issues to maintain overall control. /li liCoordinate closely with A2R Group and other Global Services Groups on statutory requirements. /li liSupport applicability projects for local statutory and tax processes when needed. /li liCollaborate with global teams to benchmark processes and address action plans. /li /ul h3People Management /h3 ul liRecruit, lead, motivate, and develop the team. /li liCommunicate clear job expectations. /li liPlan, monitor, appraise, and review job contributions. /li liCoach and mentor team members. /li liFoster an environment of respect, teamwork, innovation, and idea sharing. /li /ul h3Compliance Statement /h3 pEnsure strong internal controls, achieve adequate SOX compliance, adhere to Local GAAP according to jurisdictional requirements, keep businesses compliant with local accounting regulations, and communicate transparently with Senior Leadership. /p h3Qualifications /h3 ul liCommitted to meeting all corporate and local deadlines. /li /ul h3Languages /h3 ul liFluent English is required. /li liFluent Italian is required. /li /ul h3Experience Required /h3 ul liPrevious experience with Big 4 or other audit firm preferred. /li liExperience in Italian statutory accounting and tax. /li liExperience with GAAP conversions and related agenda. /li /ul h3Skills Competencies /h3 ul liGreat analytical skills. /li liStrong verbal and written communication skills; ability to present to leadership. /li liStrong interpersonal, supervisory, and customer service skills. /li liProven business partnering skills, especially with external audit teams. /li liAbility to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines, and thrive in fast‑paced environments. /li liGreat US GAAP accounting knowledge. /li liGreat local GAAP knowledge. /li liWillingness to travel (~20%). /li /ul h3Leadership Skills /h3 ul liResults Performance Driven: ul liTakes personal responsibility for delivering results. /li liEagerly accepts stretch goals. /li liCoordinates tasks and orchestrates different teams for audit support. /li /ul /li liSense of Urgency: ul liQuickly assimilates and digests information. /li liDemonstrates a clear focus for action on priorities. /li /ul /li liStrategic Thinking: ul liDemonstrates understanding of JJ’s strategy and local operating company’s business model and learns quickly. /li /ul /li liIntellectual Curiosity: ul liStays updated on process discussions and business needs. /li liSeeks opportunities to learn and grow professionally. /li /ul /li liPrudent Risk Taking: ul liMakes decisions based on facts. /li /ul /li liOrganisation Talent Development: ul liAppreciates talent and potential in others. /li liAccepts responsibility for and learns from own mistakes. /li liWorks effectively with diverse people. /li /ul /li liCollaboration Teaming: ul liDevelops business and personal relationships across the organization. /li liDemonstrates ability to work with teams in a complex matrix environment. /li /ul /li /ul h3Seniority Level /h3 pNot Applicable /p h3Employment Type /h3 pFull‑time /p h3Job Function /h3 pAccounting/Auditing and Finance /p h3Industries /h3 pHospitals and Health Care /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr