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Summary:
Meta seeks a self-starter independent Global Lease Accountant in a full-time position. The ideal candidate will be highly proficient in US GAAP accounting and reporting related to leases. The candidate needs to work well with cross-functional teams to provide guidance and make decisions as well as able to perform detailed analysis while managing a significant portion of Facebook’s lease assets on our balance sheet.
Required Skills:
Global Lease Accountant Responsibilities:
Perform detail review on accounting approach for a variety of leases of all types, including network assets
Carry out month end close duties, such as record compilation, preparation of manual and system automated journal entries, financial transactions in general ledgers and sub-ledgers, manual journal entries, result analytics, account reconciliations, and internal and external reporting as needed
Perform accounting research for lease transactions, support conclusions with the adequate level of documentation and present the accounting conclusions to the team. Prepare accounting memos and update accounting policies for area of responsibility
Draft various account analyses and reporting package under the instructions and supervision of the accounting managers
Research accounting implications of lease transactions or changes in the subject areas, reach conclusions with adequate level of rationale and documentation for review and communicate and present the accounting conclusions to the team
Leads/participates in complex projects including responsibility for IT system improvements at a tactical level that directly has an impact
Gain an understanding of the different focus areas of infrastructure investment including Fiber, Servers, Network and Storage, Infra Connectivity Programs, Facilities, and Data Center and the associated accounting for each
Drive efficiencies in the financial close with an eye out for process improvement with the ability to work independently on complex accounting issues
Provide support for international entities compliance as it relates to lease accounting IFRS 16
Maintain and ensure compliance with all pertinent Sarbanes-Oxley (“SOX”) documentation and requirements and automate reporting to help the business scale for future growth and assist with other duties as appropriate
Develop and maintain strong relationships with business partners to understand the broader business objectives, develop processes jointly and provide accounting guidance and best practice recommendations to enable process changes and ad hoc projects as assigned
Provide guidance to support staff in order to ensure quality and consistency
Analyze large data sets and work with business partners to effect changes optimizing or re-designing existing processes resulting from business needs
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
4+ years of financial statements auditing, financial accounting or similar experience
BA/BS degree in Accounting or Finance
Understanding of ASC 842 Lease Accounting Standard which includes lease contract reviews, lease identification, classification, accounting, recording, reporting, and reconciliation
Experience with compliance, internal controls over financial reporting
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
CPA
Public Accounting experience
Experience with IFRS
Experience with Costar, Oracle Financials and Hyperion
Proficient in learning accounting systems
Experience analyzing large data sets and working with business partners to effect changes
Experience in optimizing or re-designing existing processes resulting from business needs
Public Compensation:
$91,000/year to $133,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Industry: Internet
Equal Opportunity:
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
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