Facebook is seeking a Technical Accounting Director. This position is full-time and located in our Menlo Park, CA headquarters.
Required Skills:
Monitor the activities of all accounting standard setting bodies to ensure timely identification of emerging accounting pronouncements
Understand and provide interpretation of new accounting pronouncements in order to assist management in assessing financial and operational implications
Support the implementation of new accounting standards across functional teams within the company where applicable.
Review contracts and agreements, research relevant accounting guidance, recommend accounting and disclosure requirements for complex non-routine transactions, including but not limited to the areas of business combination, share-based compensation and leases.
Prepare technical accounting memorandums for significant transactions and support the review process with finance management and external auditors.
Conduct financial due diligence of proposed M&A transactions as needed.
Support the External Reporting team to ensure proper implementation of new accounting pronouncements
Participate in the review of quarterly and annual SEC filings
Assist in the preparation of financial statement disclosures in times of high seasonal demand or in areas with increased complexity.
Support various accounting teams with the drafting and review of any new accounting policies or updates of existing policies.
Serve as a company-wide technical accounting resource for ad-hoc questions and initiatives
Manage a lean internal team supplemented by external resources
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor or higher degree in accounting or finance
CPA, or equivalent qualification with US GAAP experience
Manager tenure or longer in a Big 4 accounting firm, including experience working with the firm’s technical advisory / professional practice
Demonstrated knowledge and ability in researching and documenting new accounting guidance and the accounting treatment of issues
Demonstrated ability to explain concepts.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a technical accounting role of a public US company
IFRS knowledge
Experience in the technology or social media industry
Industry: Internet
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