Hiring: Director, Tax Company: Equinix Location: Tampa, FL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:47:53 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : AI, REST, Stakeholder Management About the job Experience: •10+ years of progressive tax compliance experience Required Skills: •This position will partner closely with xScale Controllership, Treasury, Legal, FP&A, and M&A teams as well as external tax advisors and auditors to ensure accurate and timely tax compliance and reporting across all xScale entities. •Lead all direct tax compliance activities across existing and future xScale joint ventures •Oversee global tax filing calendars and ensure timely filing of all tax returns and related reporting obligations •Manage relationships with external service providers and advisors, including Big Four firms and local tax advisors •Perform secondary review of significant tax filings, elections, supporting schedules, and tax positions •Coordinate tax audit responses and resolution of tax authority inquiries •Establish scalable compliance processes capable of supporting rapid growth in JV count, legal entities, and geographic footprint •Tax Reporting & Provision Leadership Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field •CPA, Chartered Accountant, or equivalent professional qualification •Deep expertise in ASC 740 / US GAAP tax accounting and related tax provision processes •Strong technical background in corporate income tax and multinational direct tax •Extensive experience managing multinational income tax compliance •Proven experience leading high-performing tax teams •Demonstrated capacity to manage large volumes of work, establish priorities, and make timely decisions in a fast-paced environment •Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills •Operational familiarity with IFRS tax accounting as well as local statutory tax reporting requirements across EMEA and APAC jurisdictions •Big Four public accounting background Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!