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Job Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and dedicated professional to join our Technical Accounting group as a Senior Manager. The Technical Accounting group is responsible for establishing accounting for complex or unusual transactions, including business combinations, partnership structures, revenue, leasing, 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 arrangements that meet business objectives

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

Qualifications

Expertise

• Extensive technical accounting background with significant experience in complex accounting standards

Experience

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

Transactional Insight

• Ability to interpret transaction documents for accounting and disclosure implications

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. 

Credentials

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

Skills

• Strong analytical skills, business acumen, and the ability to communicate complex issues effectively

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability.  If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

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.