Manager, Technical Accounting

Equinix; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global digital infrastructure company in Toronto is looking for a dedicated professional to join their technical accounting group. This role involves evaluating complex transactions, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Candidates should have significant experience in technical accounting, particularly with derivatives, and hold CPA certification. This position offers opportunities for growth in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive technical accounting background, particularly in derivatives and financial instruments.
• Proven experience in researching complex accounting issues under U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience, including time at a Big 4 accounting firm.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate accounting consequences of potential transactions.
• Liaise with internal groups and external auditors.
• Research and document accounting positions for complex transactions.
• Assist SEC Reporting team with accurate disclosures.
• Follow emerging accounting issues and their impacts.
• Assist with new accounting standards implementation.
• Support SOX compliance related to technical accounting.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Business acumen

Effective communication

Education

CPA certification or equivalent

Job description

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company , operating over 26 0 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

We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and dedicated professional to be a key member of our technical accounting group. The Technical Accounting group is responsible for establishing the accounting for complex or unusual transactions, including business combinations, partnership structures, revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, hedging, financial instruments and others. The group also develops, implements, and maintains global accounting policies. The group partners with other accounting functions and corporate groups such as treasury, tax, corporate development, real estate, legal and FP&A. The group has also an extensive interaction with the Company’s audit firm and third-party providers of due diligence, valuation and other services.

Responsibilities

• Innovate and Lead: Evaluate the accounting and reporting consequences of potential transactions and provide input and suggestions to planned and proposed arrangements

• Collaborate: Liaise with a range of internal groups as well as with the Company’s auditors and other service providers to drive and communicate accounting conclusions

• Research: Research and document accounting positions for complex transactions, particularly in the areas of derivatives, financing transactions, and other financial instruments

• Report: Assist the SEC Reporting team with complete and accurate disclosures of complex transactions

• Stay Ahead: Follow emerging accounting issues and proactively analyze their impact on the Company’s results and financial position

• Implement: Assist with implementation of new accounting standards

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

Qualifications

• Expertise: Extensive technical accounting background, preferably with significant experience in derivatives and other financial instruments

• Experience: Proven experience in researching and documenting complex accounting issues under U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations

• Transactional Insight: Ability to interpret transaction documents for accounting and disclosure implications

• Professional Background: Minimum of 6 years of experience, including experience at a Big 4 accounting firm serving major SEC clients

• Credentials: CPA certification or equivalent required; additional certifications (e.g., CFA) are a plus

• Skills: Strong analytical skills, business acumen, and the ability to communicate complex issues effectively

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.