Director, Finance Systems
Job Description
About Acadia Pharmaceuticals
Acadia is advancing breakthroughs in neuroscience to elevate life. For 30 years we have been working at the forefront of healthcare to bring vital solutions to people who need them most. We developed and commercialized the first and only FDA-approved drug to treat hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson's disease psychosis and the first and only FDA-approved drug for the treatment of Rett syndrome. Our clinical-stage development efforts are focused on Prader-Willi syndrome, Alzheimer's disease psychosis and multiple other programs targeting neuropsychiatric symptoms in central nervous system disorders. For more information, visit us at Acadia.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X.
Please note that this position is based in San Diego, CA. Acadia's hybrid model requires this role to work in our office three days per week on average.
Position Summary:
This role is responsible for overseeing and implementing financial systems and process improvements within the organization. This role is crucial for ensuring that an organization's financial systems are efficient, compliant, and aligned with its strategic goals.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop and Implement Financial Systems: Lead the design, creation, and administration of financial systems for finance operations.
- Strategic Guidance: Provide strategic support and guidance to senior leadership on financial systems and process improvements.
- Operational Support: Continual assessment and refinement of systems to ensure alignment with changing workflow and processes. Day-to-day operational support for finance operations.
- Process improvement: Identify, plan and implement key projects to improve quality, reduce costs, increase productivity and improve cycle time as it relates to the organizations financial systems.
- Department Initiatives: Implement department initiatives and financial systems strategy.
- Management: Manage process and personnel both direct and indirectly, ensuring project milestones and goals are met.
- Compliance and Reporting: Ensure financial systems and related processes comply with record-keeping and reporting requirements.
- Ad hoc projects as assigned by the VP Chief Accounting Officer
Education/Experience/Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field. MBA a plus. Requires a minimum of 10 years' experience in finance or financial systems. An equivalent combination of relevant education and applicable job experience may be considered.
Key Candidate Qualities:
- High level of intellectual curiosity, with ability to work independently and solve complex problems
- Strong knowledge of financial systems, strategic planning, and team management.
- Excellent financial acumen, attention to detail, and ability to think strategically
- Proven track record of reliable, detailed and accurate work product
- Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
- Ability to work and prioritize in a results-oriented, project-driven, real-time environment, delivering quality analysis under time constraints
- Flexibility to adjust to fluctuations in workload based upon changing priorities
- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical industry trends
- Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation skills, and MS Office proficiency
- Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)
- Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning, Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains, NetSuite, and Coupa, a plus
Scope:
Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of functional area objectives and their impact on, and interaction with, other functions within the organization. Erroneous decisions will have a serious impact on the overall success of functional, or company operations.
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In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is also eligible for discretionary bonus and equity awards based on factors such as individual and organizational performance. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance, and location.
What we offer you (US-Based Employees):
- Competitive base, bonus, new hire and ongoing equity packages
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 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
- 14 paid holidays plus one floating holiday of your choice, including office closure between December 24th and January 1st
- 10 days of paid sick time
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition assistance
EEO Statement (US-Based Employees): Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single 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 would strongly encourage you to apply - especially if the reason you are the best candidate isn't exactly as we describe it 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 accommodation given if hired. A new request will need to be submitted for any ADA accommodations after starting employment.
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Notice to Search Firms/Third-Party Recruitment Agencies (Recruiters): The Talent Acquisition team manages the recruitment and employment process for Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. ("Acadia"). Acadia does not accept resumes from recruiters or search firms without an executed search agreement in place. Resumes sent to Acadia employees in absence of an executed search agreement will not obligate Acadia in any way with the respect to the future employment of those individuals or potential remuneration to any recruiter or search firm. Candidates should never be submitted directly to our hiring managers or employees.
ACADIA is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans/Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
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