Please note that this position can be based in San Diego, CA. Acadia's hybrid model requires this role to work in our office an average of 3 days per week.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Sr. Director of FP&A, the Senior Manager, FP&A will serve as the primary finance business partner for the corporate finance and G&A organization and play a key role in supporting Acadia’s growth. This position is responsible for delivering financial reporting and analysis, effectively communicating performance insights, leading recurring planning processes, maintaining and enhancing financial planning systems, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to support informed business decisions.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Maintain and enhance FP&A systems, including managing hierarchies and ensuring alignment between NetSuite ERP and NetSuite Planning & Budgeting.
- Support forecasting and planning cycles by coordinating expense forecasts and preparing reports that incorporate purchase order and accrual data for rolling forecasts and annual operating plans.
- Develop and deliver P&L reporting, variance analysis, and financial insights for business partners and Finance leadership, driving continuous improvement in forecasting and reporting processes.
- Act as a trusted finance business partner to Corporate G&A functions, providing strategic analysis and decision support.
- Partner with Accounting to ensure GAAP compliance, adherence to company policies, and the accuracy and reasonableness of accruals.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
Education/Experience/Skills: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics or other related field, MBA preferred. Targeting 5-8 years of progressively responsible experience in a financial planning and analysis role or other finance area, ideally within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry. An equivalent combination of relevant education and applicable job experience may be considered.
Key Candidate Qualities:
• Strong intellectual curiosity with the ability to work independently and solve complex business problems.
• Proven financial analysis skills, with the ability to translate insights into actionable strategic recommendations.
• Strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering accurate, reliable, and detail-oriented work.
• Experience designing, improving, and streamlining financial systems, processes, and reporting to support business decision-making.
• Proficiency with NetSuite, NetSuite Planning & Budgeting, SmartView, or similar planning and reporting tools, including hierarchy management and system troubleshooting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, results-driven environment while meeting tight deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with strong presentation skills.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, collaborate cross-functionally, and influence business partners.
• Adaptable and effective in a dynamic, high-growth environment, with a positive attitude and continuous improvement mindset.
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.
Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is 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 in a standard office environment. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
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 US-based Employees:
- 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
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 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.
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