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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced tax leader to oversee the Company's global tax function, including corporate income tax, indirect tax, property tax, tax accounting, compliance, transfer pricing, and tax planning initiatives. This role will partner closely with executive leadership, Finance, and external advisors to optimize tax strategies, ensure compliance, mitigate risk, and support business growth. The successful candidate will lead a high-performing team while driving process improvements and maximizing tax-saving opportunities globally.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute federal, state, and global tax planning strategies to minimize the Company's effective tax rate.
Lead the quarterly and annual tax accounting function, including tax provisions, account reconciliations, return-to-provision, and tax footnote disclosures.
Oversee the preparation, review, and timely submission of global tax returns, reports, and payments.
Direct the Company's global transfer pricing strategy, including intercompany pricing policies and documentation.
Support international expansion initiatives, legal entity formation, and tax-efficient operating structures.
Lead the Company's global research and development tax credit strategy, including identification, documentation, and defense of R&D incentives.
Collaborate with cross-functional finance colleagues to lead effective reporting and financial planning.
Develop tax forecasts for tax planning and long-range projections of effective tax rates.
Monitor U.S. and relevant global tax law changes and their impact on the Company.
Develop and maintain calculations and methodology for accurate intercompany transactions and related contracts.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing tax organization, fostering talent development and continuous process improvement.
Manage relationships with external tax advisors, auditors, consultants, and service providers.
Assist in due diligence for business development activities, advising on tax-related matters.
Manage indirect tax compliance, including VAT, GST, sales and use tax, and other international reporting obligations.
Oversee preparation of personal property tax returns.
Effectively manage all tax audits.
Ensure SOX 404 documentation reflects best practices and procedures for tax processes.
Work with internal and external stakeholders to achieve department, company, and personal goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA designation or Master's degree in Taxation required
Minimum 15 years of progressive corporate tax, accounting, or finance experience
Minimum 10 years of leadership experience in senior-level finance or tax roles with direct people management responsibilities
Strong understanding of federal, international, and multi-state corporate income taxation and complex tax issues
Knowledge of finance, accounting and control principles including GAAP and SOX
Motivation as a self-starter, ability to show initiative/independence and drive to make important business contributions.
Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong expertise in tax provision software and ERP systems.
Ability to demonstrate excellent judgment, gain results and be goal oriented.
Highly collaborative and perceptive and shows prudent analysis in problem solving.
Demonstrated skill at negotiating with business partners or management and influencing senior level leaders.
Proficiency at creating and communicating a clear vision among team members effectively aligning resources and activities to achieve functional area and/or organizational goals.
Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, see, talk or hear.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Ability to travel by car or airplane independently up to 25% of the time and work after hours.

Skills

Excel
PowerPoint
Tax provision software
ERP systems

Location

US-based

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid

Experience Level

15+ years of experience
10+ years of leadership experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA designation
Master's degree in Taxation

Salary/Compensations

$267,000—$333,500 USD

Benefits

Competitive base, bonus, new hire and ongoing equity packages
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer-paid life, disability, business travel and EAP coverage
401(k) Plan with a fully vested company match 1:1 up to 5%
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 2-year purchase price lock-in
15+ vacation days
13 -15 paid holidays, including office closure between December 24th and January 1st
10 days of paid sick time
Paid parental leave benefit
Tuition assistance

About the Company

Acadia is committed to turning scientific promise into meaningful innovation that makes the difference for underserved neurological and rare disease communities around the world.
Our commercial portfolio includes the first and only FDA-approved treatments for Parkinson’s disease psychosis and Rett syndrome.
We are developing the next wave of therapeutic advancements with a robust and diverse pipeline that includes mid- to late-stage programs in Alzheimer’s disease psychosis and Lewy body dementia psychosis, along with earlier-stage programs that address other underserved patient needs.
At Acadia, we’re here to be their difference.

Equal Opportunity

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications in the exact way they are described in job postings. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and innovative company, and we are looking for the BEST candidate for the job.
That candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background or may meet the qualifications in a different way.
We strongly encourage you to apply, especially if the reason you are the best candidate isn’t exactly what we describe here.
It is the policy of Acadia to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to considerations of race, including related to hairstyle, color, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, gender transition, country of origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, legally-protected medical condition or information, marital status, domestic partner status, family care status, military caregiver status, veteran or military status (including reserve status, National Guard status, and military service or obligation), status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, or any basis protected under federal, state or local law.
As an equal opportunity employer, Acadia is committed to a diverse workforce.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation.
Furthermore, you may request additional support if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Acadia’s career website due to your disability, along with any accommodations throughout the interview process.
To request or inquire about your reasonable accommodation, please complete our Reasonable Accommodation Request Form or contact us at talentacquisition@acadia-pharm.com or 858-261-2923.
Please note that reasonable accommodations granted throughout the recruiting process are not guaranteed to be the same accommodations given if hired. A new request will need to be submitted for any ADA accommodations after starting employment.