Posted 25 July, 2026
LATAM Controller
Meta
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 298204057
Meta is seeking an experienced qualified accountant to join the International Statutory Controllership Team. In this role, you will own a statutory global controllership process area while acting as the entity controller for a portfolio of Meta's Latin American entities. You will combine deep statutory accounting expertise with genuine leadership of automation and AI initiatives, helping define how controllership operates in a technology-first organization. This is a senior role that requires both technical depth and the ability to influence across functions. We are looking for a qualified accountant who brings expertise in statutory accounting and reporting, Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is valued but not required, as the role involves statutory controllership for Latin American entities, and a proven track record of leading process transformation. You will not simply run the existing playbook - you will help write the next one.
Responsibilities
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
Minimum Qualifications
• 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
Preferred Qualifications
• 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
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here.
Responsibilities
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
Minimum Qualifications
• 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
Preferred Qualifications
• 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
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here.
