Technical Accounting Senior Manager

Technical Accounting Senior Manager

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