Director – Tax Planning and Structuring

Equinix is one of the fastest growing data center companies, growing connectivity between clients worldwide. That’s why we're always looking for creative and forward thinking people who can help us achieve our goal of global interconnection. With 200 data centers in over 24 countries spanning across 5 continents, we are home to the Cloud, supporting over 1000 Cloud and IT services companies that are directly engaged in technological innovation and development. We are passionate about further evolving the specific areas of software development, software and network architecture, network operations and complex cloud and application solutions.

At Equinix, we make the internet work faster, better, and more reliably. We hire talented people who thrive on solving hard problems and give them opportunities to hone new skills, try new approaches, and grow in new directions. Our culture is at the heart of our success and it’s our authentic, humble, gritty people who create The Magic of Equinix. We share a real passion for winning and put the customer at the center of everything we do.

This position, based in the Company’s headquarters in Redwood City, California or flexible locations elsewhere in the United States, will be a key member of the Global Tax Strategies and Structuring Group and will report directly to the Sr. Director, Tax of such group.  This role will be involved in global M&A transactions, corporate restructuring, commercial infrastructure design of new products/services and tax research.  The ideal candidate will have a strong and diversified general tax background including knowledge and experience in global tax structuring and strategies, and related research.  The candidate must exhibit strong analytical and critical thing capabilities, exceptional communication skills, and be able to explain/present complex issues in their simplest terms to executives and others with little or no tax experience.  Experience in managing external advisors and employees is required with emphasis particularly on inclusive management skills.  The individual should be passionate about working in a collaborative, energetic environment in support of functional groups both within and outside the global tax organization. 

Responsibilities

• Assist head of the group in feasibility analyses of various global tax initiatives that support the business strategies of Equinix and improve tax efficiency of the global businesses




• Work with outside consultants on structuring M&A transactions, joint ventures, business reorganizations, as well as resolving any related significant or special tax matters; review, digest, and summarize the advice provided by outside tax advisors




• Coordinate across the finance, treasury, tax and other organizations with respect to tax structuring impacting these or other functions




• Work with tax service providers to conduct tax due diligence of targets in M&A transactions




• Review legal documents of M&A and joint venture transactions for tax related matters as needed




• Interact with senior management and investment professionals to help maintain and explain the tax efficient structuring of the Company operations




• Conduct tax research and manage resolution processes in addressing various significant tax issues arising as a result of the changing legislative environment, expansion of company business, M&A transactions and corporate initiatives




• Help address REIT compliance related issues surrounding various transactions




• Help identify and rationalize tax related solutions in determining commercial infrastructure for new digital products/services




• Conduct special tax projects as needed




• Other ad-hoc duties as assigned

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university (accounting and/or tax degree preferred)




• Master’s in taxation degree and/or CPA license highly preferred




• 12+ years prior experience with concentration on global tax M&A, global tax planning and structuring, tax research and general tax matters highly preferred




• Big 4, national or large regional public accounting or law firm experience




• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to work efficiently with tax advisors




• Must be agile minded with the ability to pick up on critical matters in complicated situations and possess strong research skills




• Must demonstrate the ability to effectively multitask and problems solving




• Must demonstrate the ability to review lengthy legal documents effectively and efficiently with catching the key points pertaining to tax matters




• Must demonstrate the ability to efficiently and effectively communicate (both oral and written)




• Must have a customer service mind-set and a team player mentality 




• Must have a positive, strong, proactive work ethic approach and take ownership of assigned tasks




• Must be goal-oriented and meet deadlines in a timely manner




• Must have cross-functional knowledge, and general accounting skills




• Knowledge of Oracle/Hyperion a plus




• Knowledge of REIT and REIT compliance matters is preferred




• Must enjoy a high energy, dynamic, respectful and collaborative environment with a global, diverse workforce

Equinix is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.