Senior Internal Auditor

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Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. 

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You'll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You'll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you're empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

Business Assurance Services provides independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve operations at Equinix. BAS helps Equinix achieve its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes. BAS performs a variety of risk-based activities (e.g., traditional inspections, integrated audits, follow-up audits, risk assessments, data analytics, real-time reviews, rolling assurance, investigations, ERM support, consultations, facilitations, and project participation) across the Company and spectrum of risk (e.g., strategic, operational, financial, and compliance/regulatory) to provide the objective assurance, advice and insight the Company needs to achieve its objectives. BAS' work involves developing an annual risk-based audit plan, carrying out the various planned activities along with other projects requested by management or the audit committee, communicating our work results with applicable conclusions and recommendations, following up on the findings and managemt action plans, and providing periodic updates to management and the audit committee.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the continuous improvement efforts to drive further effectiveness and efficiency in the SOX compliance program ensuring a top-down, risk-based and right-sized 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 risk-based 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 Company's 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 value-add 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

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 multi-tasking environment

• Team player focused on team cohesion and success; adept at building relationships across various geographies and cross-functionally; 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

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

Canada - Toronto 1 Office : 81, ,000 CAD / Annual

United States - Frisco Office DAF : 80, ,000 USD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

Equinix Benefits

As an employee, you become important to Equinix's success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: 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: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.

Canada Core Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system, along with life, disability and optional benefit plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You may also enroll in Equinix-sponsored retirement or savings plans: Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA). - Vacation and Paid Holidays: Equinix offers both vacation and personal time, along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to specific plan or program terms, and to change at Equinix discretion.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability.  If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law. 

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