Statutory Accounting Manager

Own a global statutory control and ownership process area, driving standards, controls, and continuous improvement across the international entity portfolio

Act as an entity controller for a portfolio of Latin American entities, ensuring compliance with local GAAP, regulatory requirements, and Meta's group reporting standards

Lead automation and AI transformation initiatives that scale localized accounting and compliance activities across multiple jurisdictions

Apply deep technical judgment to complex, multi-jurisdictional statutory accounting matters

Influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive statutory compliance and business enablement in high-growth markets

Design and implement scalable processes and technology-enabled solutions that support the team's evolving operating model

Maintain robust internal controls and ensure that all workflows meet governance, compliance, and SOX requirements

Communicate complex accounting and regulatory matters clearly to senior stakeholders, auditors, and cross-functional partners

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent) with 7+ years post-qualification experience in statutory accounting or financial reporting

Deep expertise in local compliance and statutory accounting for international entities across multiple jurisdictions

Fluent in Spanish and/or Portuguese, (valued but not required)

Proven experience leading process automation or transformation initiatives in an accounting or finance environment

Ability to influence cross-functional teams and operate effectively at a senior individual contributor level

Working knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP, with experience applying these standards in a multinational, multi-entity environment

Demonstrated comfort using AI and automation tools to improve productivity and output quality

Understanding of AI governance principles as applied to financial reporting

Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)

Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

A track record of continuous learning and adapting quickly to new tools and ways of working

Experience supporting business expansion or regulatory change programs in complex jurisdictions

Experience building or deploying AI/automation solutions in a finance context

Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)

Direct experience with statutory accounting and compliance