Compliance Lead

This job is with Johnson & Johnson, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com Job Function: Finance Job Sub Function: Risk Management Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia, São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil, São Paulo, Brazil Job Description: Johnson & Johnson Global Services (GS) is currently recruiting for a Global Services Finance (GSF) Compliance Lead to support the GS MedTech L2 Compliance team. This role can be based in Brazil, GS Bogota capability centers or LATAM country-based hubs. The Global Services vision is to deliver extraordinary financial services and contribute to the leadership, growth, value, and reputation of Johnson & Johnson. GS provides compliant, efficient and standardized services with an emphasis on optimizing processes through a continuous improvement framework. We are committed to superior professional development of our people and we value a diverse, collaborative, impactful, results oriented culture. Proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As the MedTech LATAM Compliance Lead, you will be responsible to provide strong leadership and oversight within the build and execution of the finance compliance control design and compliance guidance related activities. The role will also partner very closely with Project Epsilon project leadership team, GSF team and MedTech BU teams. The role will report to the GSF Compliance Manager - MedTech LATAM. Main Responsibilities: Effective Risk Management execution through minimization of financial and operational risks associated with the internal control environment with the assessment, design, and implementation of internal controls. This includes: Managing audit support optimally through strong partnerships with business unit finance, internal audit team, and external auditors to ensure control standards are upheld. This includes coordination of internal and/or external audits and advising remediation efforts for exceptions identified. Advise and consult business process owners on control requirement expectations and related execution across the various workstreams (e.g. Revenue, Inventory, Rebates, etc.) to build and maintain a strong internal control environment for the LATAM region. Develop and provide ongoing robust compliance training/updates to all levels of Finance and Operations personnel (including CFO's). Share standard methodologies and recommend new and more efficient ways to meet our SOX compliance requirements. Oversight of corrective action plans and driving of closure with finance management. Collaborate with various levels of management to drive the standardization of key controls/ processes/ documentation and keeping management advised of compliance-related risks and opportunities. Perform other ad hoc responsibilities as required. Qualifications University/Bachelors Degree or Equivalent in Accounting, Finance, or Economics. Advanced Degree preferred, but not required. Relevant professional certification(s) strongly preferred (i.e. CPA, CMA, CIA, etc.) Generally Requires 4-6 Years Work Experience with at least 2-3 years experience in financial compliance; external or internal audit roles; internal controls, risk management, business driven processes and methodologies. Required knowledge: Experience working with USGAAP, IFRS and Sarbanes-Oxley, Section 404. Highly knowledgeable on financial and accounting practices, policies and standards. Preferred experience: Additional experience leading or directly supporting complex, multi-national projects or acquisitions. Possesses strong decision-making skills and demonstrates decisiveness, as well as strong influencing and persuasion skills. Be able to work independently with a proactive, Start-Up mentality, and a sense of ownership of the project's ultimate outcome Effectively work with new and changing situations, multiple stakeholders. Willing to work on extended hours during critical deadlines if necessary Competent in using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Knowledge of Power BI and PowerApps a strong plus. Language: Proficient English and Spanish (Required). Location of the role: Sao Paulo / Sao Jose dos Campos (Brazil), GS Bogota (Colombia).  Ability to work LATAM/NorthAm hours. Required Skills: Preferred Skills: Agility Jumps, Compliance Frameworks, Critical Thinking, Developing Others, Fact-Based Decision Making, Financial Analysis, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Inclusive Leadership, Internal Controls, Leadership, Operational Excellence, Process Improvements, Regulatory Environment, Risk Assessments, Risk Compliance, Risk Measurement, Tactical Planning, Team Management