xScale M&A and Tax Structuring Senior Manager

Equinix•Tampa, FL

1d•$138,000 - $208,000•Onsite

About The Position

The xScale M&A and Tax Structuring Senior Manager will support the tax structuring workstream for new xScale joint ventures, acquisitions, financings, monetizations, and other strategic transactions. The role works cross functionally and with external advisors to translate complex tax requirements into practical transaction steps and operating models. The successful candidate combines strong technical judgment with hands-on execution, project management, and clear stakeholder communication.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, Law, or a related field
Professional qualification such as CPA, Chartered Accountant, attorney, or equivalent
7+ years of progressive tax experience, including meaningful experience in M&A or international tax
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex facts, identify material tax issues, exercise sound judgment, and convert technical advice into executable steps
Experience managing external advisors and collaborating with Legal, Finance, Treasury, and business stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex matters clearly and concisely
Ability to manage a high volume of concurrent work, exercise judgment, and meet transaction deadlines

Nice To Haves

Experience with joint ventures, private capital structures, data centers, real estate, infrastructure, or similarly capital-intensive businesses
Working knowledge of REIT rules, U.S. partnership taxation, cross-border financing, withholding tax, and transfer pricing
Experience reviewing transaction agreements and supporting transaction closings
Big Four, law firm, or multinational in-house tax experience

Responsibilities

Support the tax structuring workstream for new global xScale joint ventures, acquisitions, real estate transactions, financings, refinancings, restructurings, and monetizations, including design, implementation and ongoing maintenance of existing structures
Analyze legal entity structures, ownership and funding arrangements, asset and business flows, related-party transactions, and exit alternatives
Develop and maintain transaction tax step plans, structure diagrams, tax models, issue lists, and decision materials
Drive coordination with internal stakeholders and external advisors to implement approved structures accurately and on schedule
Identify tax risks, planning opportunities, dependencies, and practical implementation constraints, and escalate material matters to Tax leadership
Assess transaction structures and operating arrangements for U.S. federal income tax and REIT implications
Coordinate technical research and documentation for significant tax positions, including memoranda and advisor opinions
Coordinate international tax analysis across relevant jurisdictions, including corporate income tax, withholding tax, transfer pricing, indirect tax, and other local tax considerations
Work with local advisors to evaluate tax leakage, cash repatriation, financing, governance, and regulatory constraints
Monitor tax law developments that may affect existing xScale structures and recommend appropriate actions
Lead the tax workstream for vendor due diligence on monetization projects
Review transaction documents from a tax perspective, including joint venture, acquisition, financing, services, development, lease, and related agreements
Coordinate tax inputs to transaction documents and closing deliverables, working closely with Legal and external counsel
Maintain clear records of key decisions, assumptions, open items, approvals, and post-closing obligations
Serve as a day-to-day tax partner for cross-functional transaction teams and provide clear, timely, and practical guidance
Manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritize activity based on risk and transaction milestones, and communicate status and decisions to senior stakeholders
Support investor discussions and lead responses to tax questions
Develop reusable structuring tools, templates, playbooks, and governance processes to support a growing global joint venture platform
Promote effective use of technology and AI-enabled tools to improve research, documentation, and project execution
Contribute to a culture of ownership, sound judgment, collaboration, and continuous improvement