Executive Director, Tax
Job Description
<div class="content-intro"><p></p> <div data-ogsc="black"><span data-ogsc="" data-ogsb="yellow"><strong data-ogsc="" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">About Acadia Pharmaceuticals</strong></span></div> <div data-ogsc="black"> </div> <div data-ogsc="black"><span data-ogsc="" data-ogsb="yellow">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.</span></div></div><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Position Summary</strong></span></p> <div>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 <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">external</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">advisors</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">to</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">optimize</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">tax</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">strategies,</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">ensure</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">compliance,</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">mitigate</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">risk,</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">and</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">support</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">business</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">growth.</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">The</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">successful</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">candidate</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">will</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">lead</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">a</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">high-performing</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">team</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">while</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">driving</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">process</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">improvements</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">and</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">maximizing</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">tax-saving</span> <span class="___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x">opportunities</span> <span class="___xxxjie0 f1w7gpdv f1gqqdtu">globally.</span></div> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Primary Duties & Responsibilities </strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Develop and execute federal, state, and global tax planning strategies based on company goals and objectives to minimize the Company's effective tax rate.</li> <li>Lead the q