Senior Accountant, Global CAPEX Assurance

Description

• Works with stakeholders on reaching and documenting accounting conclusions
• Assist in developing the KPI for Global Capex organization to measure the efficiency and effectiveness of the Accounting Operation
• Proactively identifies unusual accounting matters and resolves complex issues
• Works with business partners on staying informed of relevant matters
• Models the Equinix Culture and Values
• Proactively assesses solutions from multiple angles, recommends and assists in implementing enhancements by working closely with IT on solution design and development of processes, systems and workflows
• Supports implementation of new accounting standards
• Responsible for hiring decisions and activities including job definition, interviewing, selection, and onboarding
• Reviews month end management reporting
• Monitors and ensures compliance with evolving US GAAP requirements
• Develops & maintains knowledge of Lean quality improvement principles. Process Improvement
• Ensures workload is balanced by leading the team
• Leads implementation of process improvements and system automation
• Responsible for reviewing any additional disclosures needed for SEC reporting
• Identifies process gaps and issues, supports findings with data analysis, and recommends areas for improvement; Identifies time-consuming internal processes and then builds solutions that are reliable and scalable
• Provides recommendations to leadership on impacts, possible/necessary alternatives, and critical milestones regarding process changes
• Responsible for providing expertise and best practice recommendations to management
• Leads the Accounting team on execution of conclusions
• Assesses employee engagement and develops and implements strategies and programs to improve it
• Responsible for employee decisions and activities including compensation, quarterly conversations, performance counseling, coaching and career development
• Drives accountability for the performance and results of direct reports and maybe a larger or multiple teams
• Works closely with Continuous Improvement function within the Global Controllership Organization as well as Finance Transformation & Strategy team in process automation, utilizing SQL, ERP tools and Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
• Reviews and monitors non-standard transactions throughout the month and concludes on accounting implications per US and Local GAAP
• Design governance structure to drive global consistency
• Manages team activities including results, costs, methods, & staffing. May lead project team
• Responsible for succession planning recommendations and contributing to and driving the people development strategy
• Provides true people manager leadership and direction to the team, through subordinates, to ensure overall success of the team while working in a multi-faceted environment

Requirements

• 3+ years experience preferred
• Experience in any of the following tools and technologies is a big plus: Hyperion/PBCS, ARCs, Coupa
• CPA certification preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience in Oracle Cloud suite with focus in Fixed Asset Manager and/or PPM
• Understanding of RPA technology and its impact on Accounting Processes

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance