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Equinix is the worlds digital infrastructure company operating over 260data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinixs trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places partners and possibilities to scale with agility speed the launch of digital services deliver worldclass experiences and multiply their value while supporting their sustainability goals.
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 embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providingan equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.
Job Summary
Equinixs Internal Audit department known as Business Assurance Services (BAS) enhances and protects organizational value by providing riskbased and objective assurance advice and insight. In a demanding highperformance environment designed for highcaliber individuals seeking growth and career advancement BAS team members gain valuable experience and indepth knowledge of the strategic operational finance information technology (IT) and compliance areas of the Company by working on a wide range of assurance and advisory activities.
Equinix is seeking a Senior Analyst of Financial Assurance & Compliance for the BAS department who will assist in the SarbanesOxley compliance program management as well as perform additional riskbased financial and operational audit and advisory activities. The position will report to and work closely with the Senior Manager of Financial Assurance & Compliance. The position provides a unique combination of both the SOX compliance and SOX assurance roles by combining the 2nd and 3rd lines of defense into one independent advisory role. This offers the opportunity to not only support the SOX testing program to provide independent assurance but also to advise on the design of internal controls as a valued advisor to management as well as perform other operational audits. The position is ideal for someone with a passion for helping an organization accomplish its objectives by leveraging his or her technical skills and emotional intelligence to act as a change agent to improve the companys control environment.
Responsibilities
Assist with the continuous improvement efforts to drive further effectiveness and efficiency in the SOX compliance program ensuring a topdown riskbased and rightsized approach aligned with SEC guidance and PCAOB standards optimizing the reliance model with the external auditor and other assurance providers and advising on process and system improvements with ICFR impact
Perform additional riskbased financial or operational audit and advisory activities beyond SOX to assess and provide assurance over the wider risk universe as well as work closely with other BAS team members on integrated audits and other BAS projects
Assist the Financial Assurance & Compliance Managers in the Companys SOX compliance efforts including: the annual scoping planning and execution of the evaluation of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR); continuous interaction with Business Process Owners and Control Owners to perform walkthroughs update risk/control matrices complete testing and administer the periodic sales and SOX certification; close coordination with the external auditors; evaluation of control deficiencies including preparation of the Summary of Aggregated Deficiencies (SAD); evaluation of key initiatives impacting ICFR (e.g. new accounting standards system implementations process and system redesigns acquisitions/integrations and policy changes); and delivery of SOX training
Assist with management of outside consulting resources on select engagements to carry out activities and meet objectives
Become a trusted business advisor by developing business relationships and providing valueadd assurance advice and insight to management on governance risk compliance and control improvement matters
Work regularly and communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization to relay findings and recommendations monitor and help drive remediation efforts to closure advise on control requirements and improvements and identify trends and insights
Help create a collaborative positive work environment with BAS team members and internal customers
Conduct work in an efficient and effective manner monitoring and communicating adherence to project timelines and departmental budget
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Qualifications
Strong SOX experience along with strong audit accounting financial process risk and control knowledge and experience beyond SOX
Ability to work in a fast moving global complex company environment to easily adapt between working independently or collaboratively on a team to be effective in new situations and to work comfortably in ambiguity on unstructured projects and in a multitasking environment
Team player focused on team cohesion and success; adept at building relationships across various geographies and crossfunctionally; willingness and ability to lead projects as well as participate as member of project team
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) and ability to effect change through collaboration professionalism trust credibility and influence
Strong analytical skills with ability to quickly evaluate issues determine root causes and creatively solve complex problems in a solutionsoriented environment
Commitment to quality and continuous improvement mindset
Selfmotivated flexible proactive rapid learner and responsive; possesses passion energy enthusiasm to drive results; action oriented; views challenges as opportunities; tenacious and focused
Willingness to travel nationally and internationally (up to 10%)
Experience with the following systems is a plus: Oracle Cloud PBCS Siebel CRM & UCM Workday SingleView RevPro Coupa Power BI Tableau
Minimum 3 years of experience including SOX/audit experience; Big 4 or national audit firm experience and/or related industry experience at a multinational public company is preferred
Knowledge of US GAAP SEC Guidance PCAOB standards and COSO 2013 required
CPA required; additional relevant professional certifications a plus (CIA CISA CRMA etc.)
Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance; Advanced degree (MBA or MS) is a plus
Required Experience:
Senior IC