Energy Accounting Manager

Meta is seeking an accountant to support energy accounting for Meta's infrastructure, one of Meta's most significant areas of capital investment. The role supports day-to-day energy accounting operations and partners with the energy and infrastructure business teams. The individual is expected to take ownership of their areas of responsibility, proactively identify and resolve issues, and exercise good business judgment while performing their functions. They are expected to have a solid business acumen coupled with an accounting background and communication and partnership skills to effectively facilitate information flow between cross-functional business partners and the finance organization. Energy Accounting Manager Responsibilities: Prepare and post monthly utilities and energy accruals, and support the review of accruals completeness with the businessPrepare quarterly energy and renewable commitments reporting, including supporting schedules and documentationMonitor prepaid energy and water balances, including amortization, and prepare the supporting reconciliations and rollforwardsPerform the monthly energy general ledger review, including reclassifications and cleanup, and resolve variances with the business and the outsourced accounting teamPrepare fixed asset creation requests for energy capital wires, and review energy cash transactions for accurate and timely recordingMonitor energy lease commencement and support lease accounting conclusions in partnership with senior team members and Technical AccountingServe as a day-to-day accounting point of contact for the Energy, Supply Chain Operations, and Engineering teams, escalating new and non-standard arrangements to team leads for reviewSupport contract review documentation for new energy arrangements, preparing the initial accounting write-up for reviewServe as a preparer for Sarbanes-Oxley controls over energy accounting processes, and provide support for internal and external auditsDrive process improvements and automation, including leveraging AI tooling, to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of financial reportingCarry out month-end and quarter-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and analytical reviews, to ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close Minimum Qualifications: 6+ years of progressive accounting experienceExperience owning recurring close deliverables, including accruals, prepaids, commitments, and account reconciliationsTechnical and operational knowledge of US GAAP, including experience in energy accounting transactions (e.g., ASC 842, ASC 360, and ASC 815)Knowledge and experience with internal controls, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)Business partnership experience, and the ability to explain accounting outcomes to non-accounting partnersSkilled in comprehending end-to-end systems that impact accounting and financial reporting processesExperience with Microsoft & Google tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs)Experience in executing and delivering high-quality work in a dynamic, fast-paced, and deadline-driven environmentAnalytical and problem-solving experience, including the ability to identify root causes, evaluate tradeoffs, and recommend solutions in situations with incomplete informationDemonstrated agility in taking on new areas of responsibility and ramping up quickly as priorities shift Preferred Qualifications: Experience with energy, battery storage, renewables, power purchase agreements, or capital expenditure accountingExperience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologiesDemonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)Experience with lease or derivative accountingDemonstrated experience in optimizing or designing scalable accounting processesA combination of experience working in public accounting and a technology company About 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 proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. 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If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com. $114,000/year to $167,000/year + 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.