Accounting Manager

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 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 be a key member of our technical accounting group. The Technical Accounting group is responsible for establishing the accounting for complex or unusual transactions, including business combinations, partnership structures, revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, hedging, financial instruments and others. The group also develops, implements, and maintains global accounting policies. The group partners with other accounting functions and corporate groups such as treasury, tax, corporate development, real estate, legal and FP&A. The group has also an extensive interaction with the Company’s audit firm and third-party providers of due diligence, valuation and other services.

Responsibilities

Innovate and Lead: Evaluate the accounting and reporting consequences of potential transactions and provide input and suggestions to planned and proposed arrangements

Collaborate: Liaise with a range of internal groups as well as with the Company’s auditors and other service providers to drive and communicate accounting conclusions

Research: Research and document accounting positions for complex transactions, particularly in the areas of derivatives, financing transactions, and other financial instruments

Report: Assist the SEC Reporting team with complete and accurate disclosures of complex transactions

Stay Ahead: Follow emerging accounting issues and proactively analyze their impact on the Company’s results and financial position

Implement: Assist with implementation of new accounting standards

Compliance: Assist in the Company’s SOX (Sarbanes Oxley) compliance efforts as they relate to technical accounting and accounting policies