Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Posted:
8/23/2024, 3:58:39 AM

Location(s):
California, United States ⋅ San Diego, California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Finance & Banking

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

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.

This position will be a key leader within the Strategic Finance organization, leading the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team. Position will manage all ongoing corporate planning processes, support best in class decision support, and coach/develop team. Position requires close collaboration with cross-functional operational leadership as well as the executive team.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage all corporate planning process including annual operating plan, long range plan, sum-of-the-parts, monthly reporting, quarterly earnings call support, and board of directors materials
  • Coordinate organizational alignment on resource allocation and strategy
  • Coach and develop FP&A team, providing expertise and guidance across functional areas
  • Communicate real-time changes in assumptions and business trends to leadership. Develop, evolve, and publish regular KPI/metric reporting to track results and identify trends
  • Manage consolidation of financial statements forecasts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
  • Maintain high level of accuracy and attention to detail in consolidation of corporate reporting
  • Develop gross-to-net forecast for all product lines, with extensive understanding of payer mix, discount structures by entity, and regulatory changes
  • Sustain and improve ERP systems and integration with other corporate systems
  • Oversee industry benchmarking and peer set monitoring
  • Build strong relationships and develop insights with other functions within Strategic Finance team, Accounting, cross functional partners, and executive management

Education/Experience/Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Mathematics. CPA/CFA/MBA preferred
  • 10-12 years of experience in corporate finance, banking, or consulting. Biotech or healthcare industry experience required.  An equivalent combination of relevant education and applicable job experience may be considered.
  • Industry specific experience, with extensive understanding of Revenue forecasting, Commercial operations, clinical development, and portfolio management
  • Strong track record of team building and managerial responsibility
  • Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Ability to work in a results-oriented, project-driven, real-time team environment, prioritize projects and deliver quality results within tight time constraints
  • Record of problem solving through data analysis and cross-functional partnership
  • High level of curiosity and internal drive for results
  • Ability to be deeply involved in daily operations of the company, not simply view from afar
  • Ability to anticipate issues, ensure data integrity and accuracy of details while being capable of higher-level interpretation and explanation
  • Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Experience operating with candid transparency, professionalism, strong emotional intelligence, and the highest degree of integrity
  • Experience with NetSuite and Workday Adaptive Planning a plus

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.

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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. 

Salary Range
$215,000$268,600 USD

 

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.

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