Accountant II

Who are we?

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.

Job Summary

Join our Equinix Corporate Controlling team and step into a dynamic role as a Accountant (Statutory Reporting). The Statutory Reporting team plays a vital role in overseeing statutory reporting, external audit management, and financial control activities related to tax, treasury, and legal transactions.

As an Accountant on this team, you will be at the forefront of managing statutory accounting and reporting for our legal entities across LATAM. Your responsibilities will include coordinating the statutory accounts preparation process, overseeing local statutory audits for all Equinix LATAM legal entities, and ensuring rigorous adherence to control fundamentals that safeguard our organization's financial posture.

Responsibilities

• Craft Precision: Prepare meticulous financial statements, complete with comprehensive notes, designed to meet statutory filing requirements in compliance with various GAAP regulations
• Navigate Complexity: Manage reorganization, M&A, and Legal Entity formation transactions in accordance with local GAAP requirements, ensuring accuracy and consistency with local procedures
• Bridging Expertise: Review the US GAAP to Local GAAP bridges provided by GL, Revenue, Leasing, and FA teams, offering valuable insights and guidance in line with local GAAP procedures
• Precision Champion: Provide insightful review comments to Accountants, following up to ensure timely corrections and maintain local GAAP accuracy
• Compare & Analyze: Prepare year-over-year analysis for local GAAP statements, offering clear explanations for major differences to support decision-making
• Audit Oversight: Review annual local GAAP trial balances prior to submission to third-party financial statement preparers, managing collection of essential reports and supporting documentation for auditors
• Disclosure Specialist: Assist in preparing specific disclosure schedules to support local GAAP financials, serving as a liaison between accounting teams and auditors
• Audit Project Management: Support local GAAP and Tax audits, managing the timing and execution of local GAAP adjustments and audits
• Efficiency Driver: Ensure the timely submission of local GAAP requests, updating and maintaining local GAAP procedures for optimal performance
• KPI Management: Track and report on late submissions and other key performance indicators (KPIs), enhancing accountability and efficiency
• Flexibility and Initiative: Embrace ad hoc analysis as need ed, showcasing your adaptability and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

We're seeking a dedicated individual with:

• Well-Rounded Expertise: Ideally, you bring a background either in combined US GAAP/Local statutory audits or in the preparation of multi-country statutory reporting for a US-listed corporation
• Solid Foundation: You should have proven years of experience preferred in performing accounting operations, demonstrating a strong accounting background and expertise in multi-country statutory reporting
• Regulatory Proficiency: An ideal candidate will possess sound knowledge of both US GAAP and/or IFRS, along with familiarity with various LATAM local GAAPs
• Audit Expertise: Experience in a public accounting firm is highly preferred, showcasing your understanding of rigorous audit practices
• Global Exposure: Previous experience in large multinational organizations, high-growth companies, and acquisition integration projects will be a valuable asset
• Analytical Prowess: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are key to succeeding in this role, as you'll be addressing complex financial challenges

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.

Joining our operations team means that you will be at the forefront of all we do, maintaining critical facilities infrastructure as part of a close-knit team delivering best-in-class service to our data center customers. 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.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.