About the Role
The Equinix Business Assurance Services Department (BAS) provides independent, objective assurance and advisory services, creating value for the organization and improving Company operations and performance. The team brings a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes. This position reports functionally to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and administratively to the Chief Financial Officer. The position requires a person adept in balancing the dual roles of independent, objective assurance provider and collaborative, consultative business partner.
Responsibilities
- Develop a flexible annual assurance and advisory plan using risk-based methodologies and aligned with key company risks, priorities, and initiatives
- Implement the annual assurance and advisory plan based on Audit Committee and senior leadership guidance and support
- Assess processes, systems, and controls to identify deficiencies, gaps, root causes, and systemic themes, enabling sustainable remediation
- Inform the Audit Committee and senior leadership of emerging trends and best-practices in governance, risk, and compliance
- Own and evolve the SOX Compliance program, ensuring clarity of ownership, execution discipline, and auditor reliance
- Leverage analytics, automation, and AI to drive efficiency, quality, and coverage in work
- Ensure financial, managerial, and operating information is accurate, reliable, and timely
- Identify regulatory opportunities and challenges that create risk for the company and recommend mitigation solutions
- Conduct operational, technology, financial, and compliance assurance and advisory projects and help drive remediation strategies to improve business performance and deliver insight
- Provide clear, actionable communication on risks, findings, remediation, and emerging issues to help drive timely, effective alignment, decision making, remediation, and mitigation
- Work with human resources, legal, and leadership to ensure employee actions are in compliance with policies, standard procedures, and applicable laws
- Partner with other teams at Equinix, and our external auditors, that perform governance, risk, control, and monitoring activities
- Lead and develop a high-performing team of professionals; develop knowledge, skills, experience, and certifications required to deliver against the team’s charter
- Meet regularly with the Audit Committee and, as appropriate, other Board of Directors and senior leaders to influence and implement recommendations
- Measure progress toward goals and report to the CFO and Audit Committee in a timely manner
Requirements
- BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business fields; Master degree preferred
- 15+ years in Audit, Accounting, or Finance functions
- One or more relevant professional certifications (CIA, CPA, CISA, CFE)
- Demonstrated leadership and development of teams
- Strong communication skills and interaction with Board of Directors and senior leadership
- Ability to influence global organizational improvement
- Combination of Big 4 and industry experience preferred
Skills
- Risk-based methodologies
- Governance, risk management, and control processes
- SOX Compliance program
- Analytics
- Automation
- AI
- Operational assurance
- Technology assurance
- Financial assurance
- Compliance assurance
- Remediation strategies
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Location
- United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI
- United States - Tampa Office TAO
- Canada - Toronto Office TRO
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 15+ years
Education Level
- BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business fields
- Master degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI & Tampa Office TAO: 248,000 - 372,000 USD / Annual
- Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 243,000 - 365,000 CAD / Annual
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- US Benefits: Insurance (health, life, disability, voluntary plans)
- US Benefits: Retirement plan contributions
- US Benefits: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Canada Core Benefits: Healthcare coverage
- Canada Core Benefits: Life, disability and optional benefit plans
- Canada Core Benefits: Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
- Canada Core Benefits: Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
- Canada Core Benefits: Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA)
- Canada Core Benefits: Vacation and Personal Time
- Canada Core Benefits: Paid Holidays
About the Company
- 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.
- A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact.
- You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward.
- You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.
Equal Opportunity
- Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability.
- 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.
- We use artificial intelligence in our hiring process.
- This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.
- 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.
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- Please click here to see our EEO Policy Statement.
- Please click here to see our Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
- Equinix participates in E-Verify.
- Accessibility and Accommodations: Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability.
