Internal Audit Senior Manager

• Equinix's Internal Audit department (Financial Assurance & Compliance), known as Business Assurance Services (BAS), enhances and protects organizational value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight
• In a demanding high-performance environment designed for high-caliber individuals seeking growth and career advancement, BAS team members gain valuable experience and in-depth 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 Manager, Business Assurance Services who will help manage the Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program, as well as plan, lead, and execute additional risk-based financial and operational audit and advisory activities
• The position will report to and work closely with the Director of Business Assurance Services
• 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 company's control environment
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the SOX compliance program, ensuring a top-down, risk-based, and right-sized approach aligned with SEC guidance and PCAOB standards
• Optimize the external auditor reliance model and coordinate effectively with other assurance providers
• Advise management on process and system improvements with ICFR impact, including process redesigns and policy changes
• Lead SOX readiness for major transformations like system implementations (UAT/test-case review oversight, evidence sufficiency review, and cross-functional escalation to drive issues to closure)
• Apply a structured, risk-based planning approach leveraging prior audit results and historical risk assessments to plan and lead financial and operational audit and advisory activities beyond SOX, spanning the broader enterprise risk universe
• Partner with other BAS team members on integrated audits and cross-functional BAS initiatives
• Manage the Company's SOX compliance efforts, including:
• Annual ICFR scoping, planning, and execution
• Oversight of walkthroughs, risk assessments, and testing reviews
• Close coordination and ongoing alignment with external auditors
• Evaluation of control deficiencies, including impact and scope assessments in collaboration with internal stakeholders; alignment of conclusions with external auditors; preparation of Deficiency Assessment Memos and the Summary of Aggregated Deficiencies (SAD); and monitoring and testing of remediation efforts
• Assessment of key initiatives impacting ICFR (e.g., new accounting standards, system implementations, acquisitions, and integrations)
• Delivery of SOX-related training and guidance to stakeholders
• Assist with the management and oversight of external consultants on select engagements
• Build strong relationships and act as a trusted business advisor, providing value-added assurance, insights, and recommendations on governance, risk, compliance, and control improvement matters
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization to relay findings, influence remediation, and drive issues to closure
• Foster a collaborative and positive team environment within BAS and with internal customers
• Execute work efficiently and effectively, monitoring progress against project timelines and departmental budgets

Proven ability to lead projects, influence stakeholders, and work cross-functionally across geographies

Experience with the following systems is a plus:
Oracle Cloud, PBCS, Siebel CRM & UCM, Workday, Salesforce, Coupa, Power BI, Tableau, Oracle Subscription Management, Revenue Management Cloud Services

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess issues quickly, identify root causes, and recommend practical solutions

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; advanced degree (MBA or MS) a plus

Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, global, and complex…