U.S. Income Tax Manager, Equinix
$122-184k
+ Bonus. Salary shown is applicable to San Francisco area
Digital infrastructure company
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Digital infrastructure company
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$122-184k
+ Bonus. Salary shown is applicable to San Francisco area
1001+ employees
Company mission
To provide finance, manufacturing, transport, government, and healthcare organizations a cloud-first world.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate will have a strong background in US corporate tax compliance and reporting
- This role requires a deep understanding of US tax laws and regulations, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to contribute to a team-oriented culture
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in US income tax compliance and planning for US entities, preferably in a public accounting firm or a corporate tax department. Experience in US partnership and/or REIT taxation is preferred but not mandatory
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
- A Master’s degree in Taxation or a relevant professional certification (e.g., CPA) preferred
- Strong experience in federal and multi-state income tax compliance
- Experience with ASC 740 preferred
- Flexibility and willingness to learn the US REIT rules as necessary to support the US compliance process
- Experience working with third-party advisors, such as tax consultants and auditors, and managing relationships with external stakeholders
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex tax regulations and apply them to practical situations
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
- Proven leadership and management abilities, with the capacity to mentor and develop junior tax professionals
What the job involves
- We are seeking an experienced and dynamic US Income Tax Manager to join our xScale tax team
- This manager will be responsible for managing all US direct tax aspects related to the xScale joint ventures, including US income tax compliance, US GAAP reporting, tax audits, research, and planning
- The candidate will become a key member of a high-growth team where Equinix’s investment in the xScale joint venture business is expected to scale with rising demand for AI driven solutions by technology companies
- Manage and oversee all US tax compliance activities for multiple xScale joint venture entities, including managing the preparation of US federal, state, and local income tax returns and reviewing to ensure accuracy and adherence to relevant tax laws and regulations. This includes US corporate income tax returns, partnership tax returns, and REIT returns
- Ensure timely and accurate filing of all US tax returns, extensions, and estimated tax payments
- Collaborate with the xScale controllership team to accurately report tax provisions and deferred tax assets/liabilities in financial statements prepared in accordance with US GAAP
- Coordinate and manage US income tax audits and examinations conducted by tax authorities, working closely with third-party advisors to ensure timely and accurate responses to inquiries and requests
- Manage and oversee quarterly and annual REIT testing processes and compliance
- Partner with Equinix’s M&A and structuring teams on special projects to support the tax needs of the xScale joint venture while the business expands its US footprint
- Build and maintain strong relationships with third-party tax and REIT advisors to leverage their expertise and ensure accurate reporting of items in tax returns and financial statements
- Stay updated on changes in US tax laws, regulations, and rulings, and provide guidance to internal stakeholders on the potential impact of these changes
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, finance, and operations, to ensure tax considerations are appropriately addressed
- Provide guidance and support to junior tax professionals and foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment
- Other ad hoc xScale income tax projects, as needed
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.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
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 HQ
Redwood Shores, Redwood City, CA
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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