ESG Audit and Controls Specialist - Meta

Meta’s Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) oversees responsible business strategy, governance, cross-functional engagement and reporting at Meta. The ESG Audit and Controls Specialist will be responsible for ESG-specific processes and controls. In addition, they will ensure ESG data governance policies and procedures are followed and a strong internal controls environment is maintained across the company as well as in the ESG team for reporting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

ESG Audit and Controls Specialist Responsibilities:

• Drive the development of implementation and assurance readiness plans for various ESG reporting-related initiatives.
• Ensuring ESG data governance policies and procedures are followed and a strong internal controls environment is maintained across the company as well as in the ESG group for reporting.
• Provide guidance to ESG subject matter expert teams on appropriate internal control documentation.
• Integrate ESG reporting processes into existing financial close and other related timelines.
• Maintain strong relationships with auditors (internal and external) to coordinate their roles in the review, oversight and assurance aspects of ESG regulatory reporting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8+ years of relevant auditing experience.
• Working knowledge of and prior experience with ESG and non-financial reporting and disclosure practices and assurance and the relevant regulations and standards, including SEC, CSRD, and other relevant frameworks (mandatory and voluntary).
• Proven U.S. GAAP technical accounting and SEC reporting foundation and knowledge of SEC/PCAOB internal control SOX regulations, COSO, and IT Audit concepts.
• An interest for ESG and a proven understanding of the key scientific, regulatory, and market developments related to ESG.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or CIA certification preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in internal controls, audit, or accounting, preferably with a combination of Big 4 public accounting and public company industry experience.