VP, Business Assurance Services

About the role

The Equinix Business Assurance Services Department (BAS) provides independent, objective assurance and advisory services, creating value for the organization and improving Company operations and performance. The team brings a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes. This position reports functionally to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and administratively to the Chief Financial Officer.

Responsibilities

• Develop a flexible annual assurance and advisory plan using risk-based methodologies and aligned with key company risks, priorities, and initiatives

• Implement the annual assurance and advisory plan based on Audit Committee and senior leadership guidance and support

• Assess processes, systems, and controls to identify deficiencies, gaps, root causes, and systemic themes, enabling sustainable remediation

• Inform the Audit Committee and senior leadership of emerging trends and best-practices in governance, risk, and compliance

• Own and evolve the SOX Compliance program, ensuring clarity of ownership, execution discipline, and auditor reliance

• Leverage analytics, automation, and AI to drive efficiency, quality, and coverage in work

• Ensure financial, managerial, and operating information is accurate, reliable, and timely

• Identify regulatory opportunities and challenges that create risk for the company and recommend mitigation solutions

• Conduct operational, technology, financial, and compliance assurance and advisory projects and help drive remediation strategies to improve business performance and deliver insight

• Provide clear, actionable communication on risks, findings, remediation, and emerging issues to help drive timely, effective alignment, decision making, remediation, and mitigation

• Work with human resources, legal, and leadership to ensure employee actions are in compliance with policies, standard procedures, and applicable laws

• Partner with other teams at Equinix, and our external auditors, that perform governance, risk, control, and monitoring activities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of professionals; develop knowledge, skills, experience, and certifications required to deliver against the team’s charter

• Meet regularly with the Audit Committee and, as appropriate, other Board of Directors and senior leaders to influence and implement recommendations

• Measure progress toward goals and report to the CFO and Audit Committee in a timely manner

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business fields; Master degree preferred

• 15+ years in Audit, Accounting, or Finance functions

• One or more relevant professional certifications (CIA, CPA, CISA, CFE)

• Demonstrated leadership and development of teams

• Strong communication skills and interaction with Board of Directors and senior leadership

• Ability to influence global organizational improvement

• Combination of Big 4 and industry experience preferred

Pay

The targeted pay range for this position in the following locations is:

• United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI & Tampa Office TAO: 248,000 - 372,000 USD / Annual

• Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 243,000 - 365,000 CAD / Annual

Benefits

Equinix Benefits: Competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.

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

• US Benefits: Insurance, retirement, paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.

• Canada Core Benefits: Insurance, retirement, vacation and paid holidays.