Treasury Manager, Derivative Accounting

Equinix, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinix, Inc. is seeking an individual to manage derivative hedge accounting processes within its FX and Rates team, essential for supporting the company's international growth. This role involves performing month-end close tasks and implementing accounting process improvements, requiring expertise in U.S. GAAP and significant experience in derivative accounting within a multinational context. Candidates are expected to have a relevant degree and a strong collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in derivative accounting or related field.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP required.
• Public accounting experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close activities including valuation of derivative instruments.
• Execute hedge accounting tasks such as documentation and effectiveness testing.
• Identify, recommend, and implement scalable accounting processes.

Skills

Process Improvement

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Master’s degree

Tools

Reval

Oracle Cloud

Hyperion

Job description

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating over 260data 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 providingan equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

Job Summary

The FX and Rates team plays a key role in supporting Equinix’s rapid international growth. Operating in over 30 countries and generating the majority of our earnings outside the U.S., we face complex foreign currency environments as we expand globally. To enable scalable solutions for cash flow predictability, earnings protection, and equity risk reduction, we actively manage foreign exchange exposure through the use of FX derivatives.

Our growth – driven by both organic expansion and M&A – combined with the capital-intensive nature of our business and our REIT structure, requires frequent access to debt and equity markets. To mitigate the interest rate risk associated with this ongoing funding activity, we utilize interest rate derivatives.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end derivative hedge accounting processes and the period-end close. You will have the opportunity to problem-solve and drive process improvements that support Equinix’s continued growth. Your work will be essential in optimizing workflows and ensuring our operations scale effectively with the business. The ideal candidate brings expertise in derivative hedge accounting within a multinational environment and will contribute to accurate financial reporting and presentation. This role collaborates closely with teams across Accounting, Corporate FP&A, Tax, and other key business units.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close activities including valuation of derivative instruments, preparation of journal entries, and GL account reconciliations

• Execute hedge accounting tasks such as the documentation of hedge relationships and effectiveness testing

• Maintain and manage the trade repository, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and proper classification of all derivative transactions

• Lead the preparation and review of 10-Q and 10-K sections related to the company’s hedging programs, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and appropriate detail in communicating their impact on financial performance

• Identify, recommend, and implement scalable accounting processes to support global growth

• Collaborate with IT on various data integration and automation projects, propose and design streamlined processes, look for continuous improvement opportunities

• Serve as a key partner to Accounting, SEC Reporting, and both internal and external audit teams to ensure compliance with US GAAP, adherence to SOX controls, and timely fulfillment of audit requests

Qualifications

• Demonstrated history of identifying, proposing, and implementing process improvements across financial reporting and close processes required

• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP required

• Public accounting experience a plus

• Experience in Reval, Oracle Cloud, and Hyperion preferred

• Highly collaborative temperament with superb attention to detail and proven communication skills

• A strong interest in finance is required to effectively understand the economics of derivatives transactions and associated accounting practices

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline. A Master’s degree is a plus

• 5+ years of experience in derivative accounting or a related field

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.