Senior Manager, Technical Accounting - Equinix

Senior Manager, Technical Accounting

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating over 250 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners, and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.

A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

Job Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and dedicated professional to join our Technical Accounting group as a Senior Manager specializing in structuring unique partnership arrangements and joint ventures. The Technical Accounting group is responsible for establishing accounting for complex or unusual transactions, including business combinations, partnership structures, revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, hedging, and financial instruments. The group also develops, implements, and maintains global accounting policies.

Responsibilities

1. Innovate and Lead: Spearhead the structuring and evaluation of complex transactions from a technical accounting standpoint, focusing on innovative partnership and joint venture arrangements.
2. Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with various finance and business groups, including corporate development, treasury, tax, and legal, to enable and execute on new opportunities for business growth.
3. Strategic Guidance: Provide expert guidance on technical accounting matters, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and accurate representation of transactions in external reporting.
4. Stay Ahead: Keep abreast of emerging accounting issues and analyze their implications for Equinix’s financial reporting.
5. Support Financial Reporting: Contribute to the external financial reporting process, including quarterly and annual SEC filings (Form 10-K and Form 10-Q), ensuring accuracy and compliance.
6. Compliance: Assist in SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) compliance efforts related to technical accounting policies and financial reporting.
7. Research and Analysis: Conduct ad-hoc research and analysis on technical accounting topics as required.

Qualifications

1. Expertise: Extensive technical accounting background with significant experience in consolidation assessments pursuant to ASC 810.
2. Experience: Proven experience in researching and documenting complex accounting issues under U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.
3. Transactional Insight: Ability to interpret transaction documents for accounting and disclosure implications.
4. Professional Background: Minimum of 8 years of experience, with a strong preference for Big 4 accounting firm professional practice or national office experience serving major SEC clients.
5. Credentials: CPA certification or equivalent required; additional certifications (e.g., CFA) are a plus.
6. Skills: Strong analytical skills, business acumen, and the ability to communicate complex issues effectively.

Join us at Equinix to drive growth through innovative partnership structures and collaborations that shape the future of digital infrastructure.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.