Senior JV Accountant, xScale

Senior JV Accountant, xScaleEquinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 240+ data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed.We are a fast-growing global company with 20 years of continuous growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of 10,000+ companies, including 2,100 networks and 3,000+ cloud and IT service providers in 32 countries spanning six continents.  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 SummaryDuring 2019 Equinix took a significant step in its plan to support the rapid growth of their hyperscale customers – the establishment of a joint venture to own, run, and develop xScale data centres in Europe. This was an exciting milestone by itself, but it also set out a framework for funding future xScale data centres around the world. In 2020, 2021 and 2022 we continued to invest in the initiative with a JV being established in APAC, and now we are looking to scale our global service delivery in 2023/2024.As a Senior JV Financial Accountant, you will have responsibility for end to end accounting activities for at least 1 JV, and will report to the Hyperscale Business Unit Sr. Manager. This role requires a ‘can do’ attitude and autonomous mindset with motivation to put their own stamp on the processes and grow with it as the hyperscale strategy grows.ResponsibilitiesThe Senior JV Accountant uses professional expertise while resolving a variety of accounting matters. Performs monthly accounting close activitiesProvide financial insight of JV in charge and ensure contractual and legal obligations in reporting of JV accounts to investors and local authorities are metWork with upstream data owners and cross-functional teams to support accounting activitiesPartner with business and all stakeholders in making sure all transactions are recorded timely and accuratelyMaintain Revenue and Leasing SchedulesWork with functional teams in reconciliation of fit-out costPrepare related party transactionsPrepare and reconcile loan amortization scheduleInterest capitalization rate computationReview month end reconciliations and audit schedules for JV in charge; work with functional teams in ensuring all reports are prepared timely and accurately upon month end closeManage the timely processing of bank transactions, accruals, capex, revenue and leasing transactions, intercompany transactions and other accounting entries with the teamPerform monthly Construction in Progress (CIP) percentage complete calculations and reviewsMonth-end accounting activities for a JV or set of JV’sPrepares and posts journal entriesPerforms flux analysis as well as ad hoc deliverablesPerform monthly balance sheet and profit and loss reviewsAct as the primary point of contact during statutory audits and prepare audit files for both internal and external auditors.Executes SOX controlsPrepares PBC (Provided/prepared by Client)Work closely with Tax, Legal, and Treasury departmentsContinuously drive for improvement in quality and efficiency in new processes and systems to enhance the workflow of the teamWork with an entrepreneurial team spirit  Supports the partnership with upstream data owners, internal and external auditors, and Global Process Manager to solve a variety of accounting mattersQualificationsMSc or BSc in FinanceProven years of experience preferred working in Accounting/Financial control roleExperience with both IFRS and US GAAP is idealStrong communication skills – both in person and remotelyTeam player with entrepreneurial mindsetExperience in Oracle, Hyperion, Excel-preferredEquinix 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, you may send an email to accommodations@equinix.com. Please provide your contact information and let us know how we can assist you.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.