Statutory Accounting Manager

Role Overview

Meta is actively looking for a seasoned and certified accountant to join our International Statutory Controllership Team. This pivotal position entails responsibility for a global statutory controllership domain and oversight as the entity controller for various Meta entities across Latin America. This role demands a rare combination of advanced statutory accounting knowledge coupled with impactful leadership in automation and AI initiatives to shape the future of controllership within a tech-driven enterprise.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Take charge of a worldwide statutory control and governance process, elevating standards and controls while pushing for continuous enhancements throughout Meta's international entity network.
• Serve as the primary entity controller managing compliance with local accounting principles, regulatory mandates, and company-wide reporting standards for Latin American subsidiaries.
• Lead transformative automation and AI projects that enhance localized accounting operations across diverse jurisdictions.
• Apply specialized technical judgment to multifaceted statutory accounting scenarios spanning multiple countries.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-departmental teams to ensure statutory compliance and drive business enablement in rapidly expanding markets.
• Architect and deploy scalable, technology-empowered processes to support an evolving team operating model.
• Ensure stringent internal controls while meeting governance, compliance, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) standards.
• Convey complex accounting and regulatory topics clearly to senior leaders, auditors, and internal partners.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Certified accountant credential (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent) with over seven years of post-qualification experience in statutory accounting or financial reporting.
• Extensive knowledge of local statutory accounting standards and compliance requirements across multiple international jurisdictions.
• Proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Demonstrated leadership in executing process automation or finance-related transformation initiatives.
• Strong ability to influence and work collaboratively with diverse teams at a senior contributor level.
• Familiarity and practical experience with IFRS and local GAAP in multi-entity, multinational environments.
• Experience leveraging AI and automation tools for productivity enhancement and quality assurance.

Preferred Expertise

• Insight into AI governance frameworks relevant to financial reporting activities.
• Proven track record of applying AI technologies to reengineer workflows achieving measurable gains in efficiency and quality.
• Continuous development in AI skills such as prompt engineering and orchestrating AI agents, with an up-to-date understanding of emerging AI trends.
• Adaptability and commitment to ongoing learning of new tools and methodologies.
• Experience supporting regulatory shifts or business expansion in complex jurisdictions.
• Competence in implementing AI and automation solutions within finance settings ethically and responsibly, including risk, bias, and quality monitoring.
• Direct, hands-on experience in statutory accounting controls and compliance enforcement.

Company Overview

Meta pioneers innovative technologies that foster connection, community building, and business growth. From the groundbreaking launch of Facebook to immersive augmented and virtual reality experiences, Meta continuously transcends traditional digital interaction boundaries to envision future social technologies.

Additional Information

Compensation packages consider skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location and pertain solely to base pay. Additional benefits, bonuses, equity, or sales-related incentives may apply and vary. Meta offers a comprehensive benefits program. The role is onsite in Dublin, Ireland.