Director of Tax, Equinix
$198-298k
Salary applicable to San Francisco only, other locations may vary + Bonus + Equity
Digital infrastructure company
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Digital infrastructure company
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$198-298k
Salary applicable to San Francisco only, other locations may vary + Bonus + Equity
1001+ employees
Company mission
To provide finance, manufacturing, transport, government, and healthcare organizations a cloud-first world.
Role
Who you are
- We are seeking an experienced and dynamic US Tax Strategies and Structuring Director to join our xScale tax team
- The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing all tax aspects related to xScale JV mergers and acquisitions activity, tax structuring, and monetization matters
- This role requires a deep understanding of US tax laws and regulations, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to provide strategic tax planning advice
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or JD preferred
- Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in US tax, with a focus on M&A, structuring, and partnership matters
- Strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws and regulations
- Proven track record of managing complex tax projects and transactions
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex tax regulations and apply them to practical situations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the capacity to mentor and develop junior tax professionals
- Experience working with third-party advisors, such as tax consultants and auditors, and managing relationships with external stakeholders
What the job involves
- Lead and manage all tax aspects related to xScale’s US and foreign M&A activity, including joint venture formation, acquisitions, reorganizations, real estate transactions, refinancing, investor exit and other special projects
- Work closely with tax advisors to develop and implement tax-efficient structures
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including corporate development, business operations, legal, and finance to ensure tax considerations are integrated into xScale business strategies
- Identify tax planning strategies that facilitate growth and improve tax efficiency
- Oversee tax risk assessment, management and mitigation
- Provide expert tax advice on US tax matters, including partnership and REIT tax matters
- Stay updated on changes in tax laws, regulations, and rulings, and provide guidance to internal stakeholders on the potential impact of these changes
- Build and maintain strong relationships with xScale JV partners on all JV tax matters
- Collaborate with the xScale indirect tax team to ensure indirect tax matters are taken into consideration
- Coordinate with the xScale direct tax compliance team to ensure accurate tax accounting and compliance
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with external advisors and tax authorities
- Provide guidance and support to junior tax professionals and foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment
Our take
Equinix is a veteran player in the digital infrastructure market, connecting industry-leading organizations in finance, manufacturing, retail, transportation, government, healthcare, and education.
The company provides a range of services within the categories of digital, support, data center, and interconnection, with capabilities including, for example, simplifying hybrid cloud deployments or securing on-site deployments. It has an extensive range of partners, granting its clients access to a vast range of industry-leading technologies atop its own offerings.
With a wide global presence, Equinix has secured a path to continued success by its ability to keep abreast of developments in the space. The company is comfortably positioned to remain a robust and leading player across multiple growth avenues and can be expected to make more smart developments and partnerships in the future.
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Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
9% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Equinix employees receive excellent health care and counseling plans that vary by country to ensure the well-being of you and your family. We offer paid vacations and holidays and encourage community involvement year-round via volunteer opportunities
- Spending time with your loved ones and taking care of your family are important. Equinix provides a range of country-specific programs that ensure you have the resources needed to thrive and manage your family’s needs
- Equinix offers different programs to help you build your financial security, make charitable donations and seek additional education. In many countries we also offer a flexible employee stock purchase plan
Company values
- Seek something bigger - Come drive meaningful change as part of the world’s trusted, leading digital infrastructure company. Together, our work enables innovation that enriches our work, life and planet
- Challenge assumptions - Bring your unique perspectives and contributions to help us make bold decisions, become aware of biases and remove any barriers that still exist
- Want to unlock your potential - Achieve, learn, adapt and be comfortable building a fulfilling career. We are here to help you unlock your potential
Company HQ
Redwood Shores, Redwood City, CA
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Leadership
Charles Meyers
(President & CEO (Not Founder))Former Senior Associate at Booz Allen & Hamilton, President and COO at BellSouth.net, and VP of Business and Corp Development at Internet Security Systems. Before becoming CEO of Equinix, they were a Senior Technology Executive and Fitness Entrepreneur at Life Restorations LLC and Group President of Messaging and Mobile Media at VeriSign.
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