Internal Audit Senior Manager

About this role

Who are we?

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

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.

Responsibilities

• 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:

o Annual ICFR scoping, planning, and execution

o Oversight of walkthroughs, risk assessments, and testing reviews

o Close coordination and ongoing alignment with external auditors

o 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.

o Assessment of key initiatives impacting ICFR (e.g., new accounting standards, system implementations, acquisitions, and integrations)

o 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

Qualifications & Competencies

• Strong SOX experience with deep knowledge of audit, accounting, financial processes, risk management, and internal controls

• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, global, and complex environment, balancing independent work with team leadership and collaboration

• Ability to improve the efficiency of the SOX program through innovative usage of AI tools

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

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effect change through collaboration, credibility, and professional judgment

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

• Commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and professional growth

• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 10%)

• 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

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, including SOX and/or audit experience; Big 4…