Who you are

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a big 4 accounting firm and/or corporate tax function of an multinational corporation focusing on US and foreign income tax compliance and ASC740 income tax provision
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or a related field
• A master’s degree in taxation or a relevant professional certification (e.g., CPA) preferred
• Experience with ASC 740 preferred
• Experience working with third-party advisors, such as tax consultants and auditors, and managing relationships with external stakeholders
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders

What the job involves

• The candidate will become a key member of a high-growth direct tax team where Equinix’s investment in the xScale joint venture business is expected to scale with rising demand for AI driven solutions by technology companies
• This position will report into the Senior Manager, xScale Direct tax
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation, filing, and payment of corporate income taxes for jurisdictions with EMEA, APAC and the Americas region
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, finance, operations and external local tax advisors to resolve various issues in the tax return preparation process
• Manage responses to various global tax audits, and income tax assessments
• Prepare the quarterly and annual ASC 740 tax provisioning process, including completion of tax packages, preparation of tax provision to return true-up, scrutiny of tax payables with preparation of roll-forward schedules and review of quarterly financial forecasts
• Support the preparation of local statutory financial statements under both US GAAP and IFRS by determining tax provisions, tax-related balance sheet accounts, and preparing tax related disclosure foot notes
• Support various ad-hoc tax projects in the region as needed and assist in their implementation

Benefits

• Equinix employees receive excellent health care and counseling plans that vary by country to ensure the well-being of you and your family. We offer paid vacations and holidays and encourage community involvement year-round via volunteer opportunities
• Spending time with your loved ones and taking care of your family are important. Equinix provides a range of country-specific programs that ensure you have the resources needed to thrive and manage your family’s needs
• Equinix offers different programs to help you build your financial security, make charitable donations and seek additional education. In many countries we also offer a flexible employee stock purchase plan