Global Tax Leader - Strategic & Equity-Eligible

Acadia Pharmaceuticals; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 267,000 - 334,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

15+ vacation days

13-15 paid holidays

10 paid sick days

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Acadia Pharmaceuticals is seeking an experienced tax leader to oversee our global tax function, including corporate income tax, transfer pricing, and tax planning initiatives. You will partner with executive leadership and Finance to optimize tax strategies and ensure compliance while driving process improvements.

The role leads a high-performing team, manages external advisors, and supports international expansion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA designation or Master’s degree in Taxation required.
• Minimum 15 years of corporate tax, accounting, or finance experience.
• Minimum 10 years of leadership experience in senior finance roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement federal, state, and global tax planning strategies.
• Direct quarterly and annual tax accounting and ASC 740-10.
• Oversee global tax returns and payments for US and international.
• Lead global transfer pricing policies and documentation.
• Support international expansion and tax-efficient structures.
• Drive R&D tax credit strategy and compliance.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing tax organization.
• Manage relationships with external advisors and auditors.
• Ensure SOX 404 documentation for tax processes.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP and SOX knowledge

Excel and PowerPoint

Tax provision software

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA designation or Master’s degree in Taxation

Tools

ERP systems

Tax software

Job description

Acadia Pharmaceuticals is seeking an experienced tax leader to oversee our global tax function, including corporate income tax, transfer pricing, and tax planning initiatives. You will partner with executive leadership and Finance to optimize tax strategies and ensure compliance while driving process improvements.

The role leads a high-performing team, manages external advisors, and supports international expansion.