Design and implement comprehensive tax strategies aligned with the company’s REIT structure and business objectives.
Advise senior leadership on tax implications of strategic initiatives, including mergers, acquisitions, JV structures, and new products and systems.
Lead tax planning efforts to support operational efficiency and shareholder value.
Evaluate and implement tax credits and incentives relevant to technology and data center operations.
Address emerging tax issues related to AI, cloud infrastructure, and data center investments.
Support international expansion and cross-border transactions with appropriate tax planning.
Identify and mitigate tax risks through proactive planning and audit readiness.
Review tax provisions and related memos for US GAAP purposes.
Review and as needed manage external audits and financial disclosures.
Oversee management of all aspects of tax compliance, including federal, state, local, and international filings.
Oversee the maintenance of internal controls to ensure compliance with SOX and other regulatory requirements.
Recruit, lead and develop a high-performing tax team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with finance, legal, real estate, and operations teams to integrate tax considerations into business decisions.
Manage relationships with external advisors, including tax consultants, legal counsel, and regulatory agencies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, MS Tax and/or JD preferred.
Minimum of 15 years of progressive tax experience, including leadership roles in REITs and/or technology companies.
Deep knowledge of corporate tax law, and international tax planning.
Extensive experience in M&A, Financing, Joint Ventures, and other complex international transactions.
Experience in leading a large, international organization of professionals.

Benefits

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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

tax strategiestax planningtax creditstax complianceUS GAAPaudit readinesscorporate tax lawinternational tax planningM&Ajoint ventures

Soft Skills

leadershipteam developmentcollaborationstrategic advisingrisk mitigationoperational efficiencycommunicationrelationship managementcontinuous improvementculture of excellence

Certifications

CPAMS TaxJD