xScale Transaction Accounting Senior Manager

About xScale During 2019, Equinix took a significant step in its plan to support the rapid growth of hyperscale customers with the establishment of a joint venture to own, run, and develop xScale data centers in Europe. This milestone set the foundation for funding and expanding xScale globally. In 2024, we expanded into the USA, marking the 6th and one of the largest xScale joint ventures to date. Today, xScale represents one of the fastest‑growing and most strategically important areas of Equinix. This role is part of our global xScale Controllership team, supporting the transactions from an accounting perspective with high visibility and interaction with several key teams including Tax, Treasury, FTSE, Corporate Development and Capital Markets.

Role Overview This newly created role reports directly to the xScale Controller and will lead monetizations, refinancing activities, and other transactions impacting xScale from an accounting perspective. It is a highly visible position offering significant learning opportunities and broad exposure to senior leadership and cross‑functional partners.

Main Duties

Represent the xScale Controllership function from initial transaction planning through due diligence (where applicable), deal execution, and operationalization partnering very closely with Tax, PMO, Treasury, Corporate Development, and Capital Markets internally and also with investors, deal partners, and auditors.

Participate in early‑stage transaction discussions to provide the controllership perspective, identify accounting considerations, and highlight downstream operational impacts.

Review term sheets, transaction structures, and proposed deal mechanics to identify areas requiring accounting, policy, or process input.

Assess when Technical Accounting involvement is required for complex or non‑standard accounting assessments and coordinate timely engagement.

Lead controllership workstreams during due diligence, including gathering information, coordinating inputs from global controllership teams, and identifying key accounting or operational risks.

Facilitate deal‑related information requirements by driving prioritization and a more proactive approach across stakeholders.

Facilitate regular touchpoints with xScale Controllership and functional accounting teams to monitor progress against transaction milestones.

Consolidate and communicate status updates, issue logs, and required escalations to leadership.

Translate transaction terms into actionable handoffs for operational teams, ensuring accounting treatments, processes, and reporting requirements are understood and implemented.

Ensure readiness for post‑close operational execution, including systems configurations, journal entries, controls, and reporting processes.

Support the first close cycle following a transaction to ensure accurate execution of all accounting requirements.

Identify where new or updated documentation, controls, or process enhancements are needed and partner with teams to implement improvements.

Act as a trusted controllership advisor to deal teams, helping them understand the accounting and operational implications of proposed transaction structures.

Support internal and external audit needs related to transaction activity by coordinating materials and ensuring timely responses.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

CPA is an essential requirement.

Big 4 Public Accounting experience is required.

Experience with IFRS and US GAAP.

Very strong communication skills with the ability and confidence to influence cross‑functionally.

Self‑starter who works on their own initiative.

Previous experience in M&A deals and transactions is a distinct advantage.

Pay Range United States – Dallas Infomart Office DAI: 118,000 – 176,000 USD / Annual

Canada – Toronto Office TRO: 131,000 – 181,000 CAD / Annual

Equinix Benefits As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. Wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.

Employee Assistance Program An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.

Benefits – United States

Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members.

Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future.

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.

Benefits – Canada

Insurance: You may enroll in healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system, along with life, disability and optional benefit plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members.

Retirement: You may also enroll in Equinix‑sponsored retirement or savings plans: Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax‑Free Savings Plan (TFSA).

Vacation and Paid Holidays: Equinix offers both vacation and personal time, along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to specific plan or program terms, and to change at Equinix discretion.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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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