Data Center Expense Associate- Associé aux dépenses du centre de données

Equinix; Montreal; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Canada Core Benefits

Vacation and Paid Holidays

Job summary

Equinix in Montreal, Canada, seeks a Data Center Expense Advisor to support procurement operations and financial processes. The role ensures seamless purchasing, accounting codes alignment, and budgeting compliance across regional data centers.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to optimize payments and reporting, contributing to efficient data center operations. The position involves managing purchase orders, leveraging KPI reporting, and acting as a liaison between business and finance to

Qualifications

• 2 years of related experience preferred
• Finance or Accounting background preferred

Responsibilities

• Process procure-to-pay activities and create purchase requisitions for country/region expenses
• Monitor PO quality and provide KPI reporting to improve the process
• Ensure POs are receipted correctly and timely with requestors
• Update commitment values vs POs and assess unbudgeted commitments
• Ensure compliance of Purchase Requests with contracts, approvals, and codes
• Coordinate with vendor invoices and resolve billing issues
• Run and provide PO commitment reporting to Data Center teams
• Support accounts payable as a key point of contact for vendors

Job description

Who are we?

Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything - maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Job Description

Equinix, the world’s leading provider of data center and interconnection solutions, is seeking a Data Center Expense Advisor to support purchasing operations and financial processes in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This role ensures seamless procurement and financial accountability while collaborating with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Procure to Pay Process
• Creates Purchase Requisitions for the country/region expenses within a limited scope
• Monitors purchase order quality and provides KPI reporting in order to improve process
• Works with requestors to make sure POs receipted correctly and timely
• Updates commitment values vs. POs &, working with Ops Finance/General Ledger, assesses what commitments have not been made vs. budget
• Ensures compliance of Purchase Requests (5 W’s), all required contracts/legal approvals, accounting codes and competitive bids
• Contacts vendor for invoices where necessary
• Solves billing/invoice problems related to the country/region expenses

Reporting

• Responsible for running and providing purchase order commitment reporting to Data Center teams
• Navigate commitment tracking report, updating purchase order information, and fund reallocation when communicated by Data Center teams

Business Relationships

• Supports vendors as key point of contact for query resolution management working closely with Accounts Payable team
• Acts as the link between the business and finance to meet commitments

Qualifications

• 2 years of related experience preferred
• Finance or Accounting background preferred

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

United States - DA6 Dallas : 61,200 - 91,800 USD / Annual

United States - LA7 Los Angeles : 67,400 - 101,000 USD / Annual

Canada - MT1 Montreal : 58,000 - 86,000 CAD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

Equinix Benefits

As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.

Employee Assistance Program

An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.

US Benefits

• Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members.
• Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.

Canada Core Benefits

• Insurance: You may enroll in healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system, along with life, disability and optional benefit plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members.
• Retirement: You may also enroll in Equinix-sponsored retirement or savings plans: Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA).
• Vacation and Paid Holidays: Equinix offers both vacation and personal time, along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to specific plan or program terms, and to change at Equinix discretion.

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 Affimative 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.

We use artificial intelligence in our hiring process. Learn more here. This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.