Accounting Manager

Meta; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Product Accounting Manager to join the Global Corporate Accounting team within the Corporate and Infrastructure Controllership Group. This is an individual contributor role.

The Product Accounting Team is responsible for managing payouts to creators, music partners, developers, and publishers, and for integrating accounting with upstream systems to support product launches and scale. You will oversee partner payables, perform accounting transactions, and ensure compliance with

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in accounting, finance, or a relevant field (in progress or completed).
• 6+ years of relevant experience in the accounting profession.
• Solid knowledge of US GAAP and internal control best practices.
• Experience with end-to-end systems that impact accounting processes and scaling financial operations.
• Experience with financial statements and general ledger entries or reviews.
• Proven working knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience working independently as a significant individual contributor with planning, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail with risk mitigation and a robust control environment.
• Demonstrated AI skills development and familiarity with AI technologies.
• Experience collaborating across distributed teams.
• Experience with Oracle Financials, SAP, or ERP systems, Hyperion.
• Big 4 audit experience and CPA.
• Experience partnering with cross-functional teams to align on accounting requirements.
• Ability to identify root causes of problems.

Responsibilities

• Work within a corporate accounting global process function, with responsibility for key financial reporting areas (P&L and B/S)
• Ensure an accurate and timely US GAAP month-end close by providing support to the accounting close process.
• Define and implement scalable accounting processes for month-end and quarter-end close
• Partner with the global team to optimize worldwide processes, systems, and controls
• Coach and develop the offshore team, and ensure they deliver accurate, timely work in accordance with established standard operating procedures
• Assist with the implementation of the new accounting policy, including the related new controls
• Contribute to the quarterly SEC reporting cycle
• Ensure compliance with key controls and audit requirements, and provide accounting support to our statutory compliance teams
• Lead projects to identify, design, test, and roll out new financial reporting systems and tools
• Prepare, review and deliver royalty reporting to rights holders on a monthly and quarterly cycle, ensuring that statements are accurate, complete and are issued within contractual deadlines
• Support external rights holders' audits conducted under contractual audit provisions, coordinating documentation, responses, and remediation of findings

Skills

US GAAP

Independent contributor

AI skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Data analysis

Financial systems understanding

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA certification

Tools

Oracle Financials

SAP

Hyperion

ERP systems

Job description

Meta is seeking a Product Accounting Manager to join the Global Corporate Accounting team within the Corporate and Infrastructure Controllership Group. This is an individual contributor role.

The Product Accounting Team is critical to the accurate and timely accounting for Meta's payout obligations to creators, music partners, developers, and publishers - owning the accounting, driving operational integration with upstream systems, and partnering cross-functionally to support product launches and scaling.

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the accounting and operational integration for partner payables across a product portfolio spanning music royalties, commerce, and cloud gaming. You will be responsible for performing accounting transactions and processes to support daily operations and ensure compliance with the U.S. GAAP and internal policies. You will play a critical role in Meta's month-end financial close process and will be responsible for identifying and implementing improvements to accounting processes to support scale as Meta's business continues to grow and effectively oversee an off-shore team. This includes managing partner payable balances, performing accounting assessments and reviews, and supporting related reporting and disclosure requirements. The individual will also work closely with our Product and Engineering teams to support system integrations, resolve data and process issues, and conclude on the accounting treatment within this space.

Responsibilities

• Work within a corporate accounting global process function, with responsibility for key financial reporting areas (P&L and B/S)
• Ensure an accurate and timely US GAAP month-end close by providing management and support to the accounting close process. This role includes serving as a hands-on team member responsible for performing and reviewing accounting transactions including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Help define and implement scalable accounting processes related to month-end and quarter-end close
• Partner with our global team to optimize worldwide processes, systems, and controls
• Coach and develop the offshore team, and ensure they deliver accurate, timely work in accordance with established standard operating procedures
• Assist with the implementation of the new accounting policy, including the related new controls
• Contribute to the quarterly SEC reporting cycle
• Ensure compliance with key controls and audit requirements, and provide accounting support to our statutory compliance teams
• Lead projects to identify, design, test, and roll out new financial reporting systems and tools
• Prepare, review and deliver royalty reporting to rights holders on a monthly and quarterly cycle, ensuring that statements are accurate, complete and are issued within contractual deadlines
• Support external rights holders' audits conducted under contractual audit provisions, coordinating documentation, responses, and remediation of findings

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in accounting, finance, or a relevant field (in progress or completed)
• 6+ years of relevant experience in the accounting profession
• Solid knowledge of US GAAP and internal control best practices
• Skilled in comprehending end-to-end systems that impact accounting processes, with experience in effectively scaling financial operations
• Experience with financial statements and general ledger entries or reviews
• Proven working knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office tools
• Experience working independently as a significant individual contributor with minimal guidance Excellent planning, analytical, and presentation skills
• Superb attention to detail yet possesses an understanding of the "big picture" and the importance of risk mitigation and a robust control environment
• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
• Organized and thorough with a desire for continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
• Experience collaborating and leading within teams distributed across multiple geographic locations
• Experience in streamlining processes
• Experience with Oracle Financials, SAP, or ERP systems, Hyperion
• Experience with large, fast-growing, multinational companies
• Big 4 audit experience and CPA
• Experience partnering with cross-functional teams such as product, engineering, or finance to align on accounting requirements and drive operational outcomes
• Ability to identify problematic areas and determine the root cause