JOB BOARD - Tax Manager (FAS 109, FAS 123R) - Foster City, CA, USA - 19 Dec 2008

Tax Manager

Tax Manager

About Equinix


Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) operates International Business Exchange
(IBX) data centers offering businesses a place to reliably run their
operations and securely exchange critical information in North America,
Europe and Asia-Pacific. Every day, without compromise, the people who
control the world's most valued information assets place their trust in
us, leveraging our insight, expertise and world-class service to
protect and connect what matters to them most--their information.

Why Equinix


The world's most important companies count on Equinix's industry
leading operational reliability and the dedication and expertise of our
people to keep their businesses running. With over 1,000 employees
worldwide, Equinix has experienced over 30% year-over-year revenue
growth for the past five years. 2007 was a record year for Equinix and
the company is well on its way to achieving $1 billion in annual
revenue. When you make Equinix your employer of choice, you are
choosing to work with the best and the brightest in the data center
industry.

Responsibilities

• Supervise one senior tax analyst and provide technical assistance as needed.


• Prepare quarterly and annual tax provision under FAS 109 that covers more than 10 different jurisdictions worldwide.


• Maintain and update worldwide deferred taxes inventory.


• Perform tax analysis of stock based compensation per FAS 123(R).


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  Manage US tax compliance to make sure the returns are filed timely,
  including detail review of return workpapers and filing documents.


• Maintain and update tax reserve documents in the context of FIN 48.


• Maintain and conduct tax process internal controls under SOX 404.


• Assist with tax planning and strategies implementation.


• Conduct tax research project as needed.


• Handle tax inquiries and notices by various tax authorities.
  
  Requirements
  
  
  
  
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    8 years plus working experience with BIG 4 and/or corporate tax
    department with well exposures to tax accounting and tax compliance.
  
  
  • Strong experience with FAS 109 and able to run the tax provision calculation independently.
  
  
  • Good experience in both federal and state tax compliances.
  
  
  • Good understanding of US tax laws and regulations governing in-bound and out-bound investment, as well as CFC operations.
  
  
  • Self starter with strong accounting, analytical and project management skills.
  
  
  • Must be well-organized, hands on and detail oriented.
  
  
  • Good communications and research skills.
  
  
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team.
  
  
  • BA in Accounting or Finance.
  
  
  • Master of Taxation preferred.
    
    **Equinix is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    

    Company Name:	Equinix
    Apply Online:	Employer's Website
    Location:	Foster City
    Available:	Immediately.
    Posted:	12/19/08