Global Lease Accounting Manager

Meta is seeking a full-time Global Lease Accounting Manager to join the Global Lease Team within the Corporate and Infrastructure Controllership Group. The Global Lease Team sits at the center of Data Center Strategy and Leased Sites, supporting the full lifecycle of Meta's Data Center, Fiber, and Facilities leases, from site selection and deal structuring through commencement, ongoing accounting, modification, and end of term. These leases underpin the infrastructure Meta's products run on.In this role, you will own the accounting transactions and processes that support daily operations, ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal policies, and play a critical part in Meta's month-end close. You will also shape how lease accounting scales with the business: defining the direction for process and systems change in areas where the problem statement and strategy are not yet settled, and partnering with business, finance, and technical stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and flexible solutions in a fast-moving global environment. As the company-level subject matter expert for lease accounting, you will represent the Global Lease Team in cross-functional forums and stand behind judgments that affect reported results. Global Lease Accounting Manager Responsibilities: Own and manage the lifecycle of high-impact, complex, cross-functional programs where the business problem and program strategy may not be well definedIdentify and drive implementation of process and technology improvements that can be scaled globally across the lease accounting organizationServe as the subject matter expert for lease accounting and represent the function to teams across the company, communicating clearly with technical and non-technical audiences, scoping business requirements, and prioritizing across competing initiativesPerform technical accounting assessments and document conclusions for complex transactionsEnsure an accurate and timely US GAAP month-end close by performing and reviewing accounting transactions, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis, and by providing support and management to the close processImplement and operationalize scalable systems and financial processes in accordance with US GAAP to create efficiencies in month-end and quarter-end close, including journal automation, account reconciliations, and ongoing analytical reviewContribute to the quarterly SEC reporting cycleEnsure compliance with key controls and audit requirements, and provide accounting support to our statutory compliance teams Minimum Qualifications: B.A. or B.S. degree in accounting, finance, or a related field8+ years of accounting or finance experience, including experience in a global, high-growth or high-volume environmentDemonstrated experience leading organization-level transformation programs end to end in ambiguous problem spaces, from framing through to measured outcomesExperience influencing senior leadership and cross-functional partners to align on a direction without formal reporting authorityDemonstrated experience in researching and documenting complex accounting conclusionsExperience operationalizing systems and processes in accordance with US GAAP, including account reconciliations, accounting requirements documentation, and process designExperience designing or remediating internal controls over financial reporting in a SOX environmentCommunication experience with executive audiences, both written and verbalAnalytical and quantitative problem-solving experience Preferred Qualifications: Experience as the recognized technical SME for a specialized accounting domain across an enterpriseCPA or equivalent certificationDemonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)Experience with an enterprise lease accounting system (e.g., CoStar, LeaseQuery, Visual Lease) and an ERP general ledger (e.g., Oracle, SAP)Experience in evaluating embedded leases, capacities, and IRU arrangements, or power and colocation agreementsASC 842 lease accounting experience at scale, including transition, modification, or re-measurement eventsDemonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologiesExperience with infrastructure, data center, telecommunications, fiber or network asset accountingAbility to identify problematic areas and determine the root causeExperience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews) 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. 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. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com. $142,000/year to $200,000/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.