SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager

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Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 250 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.  

SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager

Job Summary

The Technical Accounting Group is responsible for establishing the accounting for complex or unusual transactions, which typically happen in areas of consolidation, business combinations, lease accounting, revenue recognition, hedging and financial instruments. The group is also tasked with development, implementation and maintenance of global accounting policies and implementation of new accounting standards. The SEC Reporting Group is responsible for the preparation and filing of external reports mandated by U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations. The Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting groups partner with other corporate teams (consolidation, treasury, tax, corporate development, real estate, legal, FP&A, and stock services) and have extensive interaction with the Company’s audit firm and third-party providers of due diligence, valuation, and other services.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and dedicated professional to be a key hybrid member of both our Technical Accounting and SEC reporting groups. The individual in this role participates in the preparation and filing of external reports mandated by U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations and supports the quarterly reviews and annual audit process. In addition, this role represents a unique opportunity to provide accounting and finance expertise and work daily with a broad array of teams on key issues and special projects. This person should have significant knowledge and experience in applying and interpreting technical accounting, reporting and disclosure requirements, as well as a good understanding of economics and business matters.

Responsibilities

• Research and document accounting positions and financial reporting impacts for complex transactions (including those related to share-based payments, derivatives and hedging, and revenue recognition) following U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations

• Follow emerging accounting issues and proactively analyze their impact on the Company’s results, financial position, and financial reporting

• Provide guidance and training on technical accounting issues to various constituents within the Company

• Assist in the Company’s external financial reporting process, including quarterly and annual reporting (Form 10-K and Form 10-Q), other SEC filings (e.g. Form S-3, Form 8-K) and other financial reporting as required

• Prepare and maintain supporting schedules and documentation for SEC filings

• Assist in the Company’s SOX (Sarbanes Oxley) compliance efforts as they relate to technical accounting, accounting policies, and financial reporting

• Interface effectively with numerous individuals both inside and outside the Company, including the external auditors and service providers, to address and resolve accounting issues

• Assist with ad-hoc requests and research as needed

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting background, preferably with experience in the areas of share-based payments (ASC 718), derivatives and hedging (ASC 815) and revenue recognition (ASC 606)

• Experience researching FASB, SEC and other accounting and financial reporting issues and preparing high quality written documentation

• Transactional exposure including reading transaction documents with a focus on matters that may have accounting or disclosure consequences, and an understanding of the processes involved in resolving significant or complex accounting matters

• A minimum of three years Big 4 accounting firm experience with major SEC clientele and minimum total experience of six years in accounting or finance positions of increasing responsibility

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, business and financial acumen, written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills

• Self-driven, independent thinker, ready to challenge the sta