Accounting Manager, Reality Labs

The Meta Reality Labs (RL) Accounting Team is seeking to fill the role of Manager, the successful candidate will be part of the RL Accounting Team partnering cross functionally with Reality Labs Research, Manufacturing Supply Chain, Technical Accounting, and Finance to support new business initiatives by providing ideas and insights, creating processes that scale, and providing accounting guidance as needed. The successful candidate will work closely with a wide variety of business partners across infrastructure, manufacturing supply chain, and R&D teams to provide GAAP and SOX compliant solutions for complex multibillion-dollar challenges.

The individual must be a self-starter and work with limited direction while taking full ownership of their areas of responsibility. They will be expected to problem solve, recommend solutions and exercise good business judgment while performing their functions. The candidate is expected to have a strong business acumen, coupled with a technical accounting and strong systems background, and communication skills to effectively facilitate information flow between all business partners.Accounting Manager, Reality Labs Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee global end-to-end accounting flows, controls, and related projects, with a particular focus on Opex and manufacturing equipment related to Reality Labs R&D and Manufacturing.
• Partner with cross-functional teams of Reality Labs business, be the go-to person of the RL Accounting Team to provide required accounting guidance and support the decision making for Opex.
• Develop and maintain processes around cost accounting methods.
• Partner with Finance, Operations and Business Development teams to understand business models, and provide accounting support for all existing contracts and new deals on a forward-looking basis.
• Review contracts to ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies.
• Document technical accounting positions on significant multiple element business arrangements.
• Assist with month-end close procedures including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and other duties as necessary.
• Fulfill internal and external audit requests.
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly reporting packages to management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• 7+ years of experience in accounting or finance
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Internal Controls
• Experience implementing and improving business processes and systems
• Highly collaborative temperament, effective communication skills and demonstrated experience to work in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Lab Equipment, Manufacturing, hardware industry or Opex accounting experience
• CPA or equivalent qualification
• Public Accounting Experience
• Experience with Oracle Financials and Hyperion
• Experience partnering with Operations, Business Partners and Financial Planning teams
• Prior experience partnering with Operations Business Partners and Financial Planning teams

LocationsAbout Meta Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics. Meta is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to accommodations-ext@fb.com. $113,000/year to $165,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.