Senior Director, xScale Controller

Who are we?

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

Equinix is global enterprise with operations across 6 continents and over 200 IBXs. Additionally, we also support xScale franchise, through various service agreements. This role is for a leader to run a global controllership organization within xScale. This individual will report directly to our VP Corporate Controller, but will be in a matrixed organization supporting VP of Finance and others. This position provides the ideal candidate with the opportunity to be involved in delivering, running and leading global accounting operations, xScale related finance initiatives, including defining Controllership Operating Models, system enablement, accounting accuracy under US GAAP, IFRS and other local GAAP. Individual will be working with cross-functional departments at all levels, this role will also facilitate communications within AMER, EMEA and APAC regions.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and direct a global team of over 25 accounting professionals within xScale Controllership, providing guidance and development opportunities.  Teams are located in Singapore, Tampa, FL., Sao Paulo, Brazil and Bogota, Columbia

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, revenue accounting, lease accounting, construction accounting and fixed asset management.  Ensure timely compliance of all regulatory matters, including but not limited to ESG related (CSRD), Statutory Reports, Statical Reports, Tax and regulatory compliance

• Cross functional coordination, collaboration and influencing to ensure matters are completed, including Global Shared Services (AR & AP), Global Controllership (Statutory Reporting, Technical Accounting, Consolidations and Assurance), Tax, FP&A and Treasury,

• Business Partnering with various non finance stakeholders being the point of contact providing advice, optionality, clarity, business process and leadership. Including but not limited to Sales & Sales Administration, Procurement, Operations, Design and Construction, Legal, Corporate Development and others

• Communications and escalation point of contact with Senior leadership within the larger Equinix organization, xScale organization and where necessary JV investors

• Ensure the timely preparation of comprehensive financial data and statements for xScale, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key performance indicators (KPIs)

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks within the business unit, providing insights to management for decision-making

• Ensure adherence to all relevant accounting standards, internal controls, and corporate policies to maintain financial accuracy and mitigate risks.  Including US GAAP, IFRS and other accounting standards

• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to facilitate smooth audit processes for all Joint Ventures and legal entities

• Provide sound and timely insight to support decisions, ensure JV and Equinix considerations and impacts are well thought out. Ensure that xScale also balances the needs of Equinix, including deconsolidation and financial impact

• Ability to time manage will be critical as there are multiple global time zones individual will be responsible for

• Building a team to scale, including process optimization/ continuous improvement,