Please note this role can be made Remote in the United States or Canada for the right candidate. 

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 

Innovate and Lead: Spearhead the structuring and evaluation of complex transactions from a technical accounting standpoint, focusing on innovative partnership and joint venture arrangements 

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 

Strategic Guidance: Provide expert guidance on technical accounting matters, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and accurate representation of transactions in external reporting 

Stay Ahead: Keep abreast of emerging accounting issues and analyze their implications for Equinix’s financial reporting 

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 

Compliance: Assist in SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) compliance efforts related to technical accounting policies and financial reporting 

Research and Analysis: Conduct ad-hoc research and analysis on technical accounting topics as required 

Required Qualifications 

• Minimum of 8 years of experience, including some experience at a Big 4 accounting firm professional practice or national office serving SEC clients and multi-nationals 

• CPA certification (active or inactive); additional certifications (e.g., CFA) are a plus 

• Must have a technical accounting background with significant experience in complex, judgemental consolidation assessments pursuant to ASC 810 

• Proven experience in researching and documenting complex accounting issues under U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations 

• Ability to interpret transaction documents for accounting and disclosure implications 

• Strong analytical skills, business acumen, and the ability to present/communicate complex issues effectively at all levels, including Executive presentations