Global Tax Strategy Director

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 267,000 - 334,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base and bonus potential

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. seeks an experienced tax leader to oversee its global tax function, including corporate income, indirect, property tax, tax accounting, transfer pricing, and planning initiatives.

This role partners with executives, finance, and external advisors to optimize tax strategies, ensure compliance, and drive growth. You will lead a high-performing team, drive process improvements, and maximize tax-saving opportunities across markets, while mentoring staff and managing

Qualifications

• 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.
• Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in creating and communicating a clear vision among team members.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee global tax function including planning, compliance, and strategy.
• Lead quarterly and annual tax accounting and ASC 740-10 processes.
• Oversee global tax returns, transfer pricing, and intercompany documentation.
• Support international expansion and tax-efficient structures.
• Lead R&D tax credit strategy and advise on incentives.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing tax organization.
• Manage external advisors, audits, and service providers.
• Ensure SOX 404 documentation reflects best practices.
• Collaborate with finance to provide tax forecasts and long-range planning.
• Assist in due diligence for business development activities.

Skills

Tax leadership

Strategic planning

Financial analysis

GAAP & SOX

Excel & PowerPoint

Intercompany & transfer pricing

People leadership

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CPA designation

Master's in Taxation

Tools

Tax provisioning software

ERP systems

Job description

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. seeks an experienced tax leader to oversee its global tax function, including corporate income, indirect, property tax, tax accounting, transfer pricing, and planning initiatives.

This role partners with executives, finance, and external advisors to optimize tax strategies, ensure compliance, and drive growth. You will lead a high-performing team, drive process improvements, and maximize tax-saving opportunities across markets, while mentoring staff and managing