Meta is seeking an Indirect Tax Consulting Manager to provide strategic indirect tax advisory and consulting support for our Reality Labs (Quest/Ray-Bans Meta - hardware) and Commerce/Marketplace business initiatives. You will also support the EMEA Infrastructure lead.The Indirect Tax Manager role is critical to the success of the Tax Department and will support the rapid growth of our business in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa ("EMEA") region. As the Indirect Tax Consulting Manager, you will be a key internal advisor, responsible for providing proactive and strategic indirect tax consulting services. You will directly support our Reality Labs, particularly hardware initiatives (Quest/Ray-Bans Meta), and extend your expertise to our Commerce business. This role will involve working closely with various cross-functional teams, including Product, Engineering, Legal, and Finance, as well as collaborating with the Indirect Tax Business and Compliance teams. This role will not involve managing compliance.
ResponsibilitiesProvide strategic indirect tax consulting and advisory support across Meta's Reality Labs (Quest/Ray-Bans Meta - hardware) and Commerce/Marketplace business initiativesAdvise on the indirect tax implications of new product development and business model changes for Reality Labs hardware and Commerce from conception to launch, including physical products and wearablesSupport our Infrastructure Indirect Tax leadProactively identify and assess indirect tax risks and opportunities related to new product launches, business models, and operational changes within Reality Labs and CommerceAct as the primary indirect tax consultant for cross-functional teams including Product, Engineering, Legal, and Finance, providing clear, concise, and actionable indirect tax guidanceCollaborate closely with the Indirect Tax Compliance team, providing insights from a consulting perspective and ensuring consulting advice considers compliance operationalization and reporting requirementsEngage and manage external indirect tax advisors to obtain specialised advice as needed for complex consulting projectsPresent indirect tax implications and recommendations succinctly to various levels of management and cross-functional partners
Minimum Qualifications10+ years of progressive experience in indirect tax consulting, gained within a consulting firm, law firm, or a multinational (goods) corporation with a significant internal consulting functionProven communication skills to present indirect tax matters succinctly to managementEvidence of analytical and strategic planning skills with the ability to translate complex tax rules into practical business solutionsExperience in effectively influencing and communicating cross-functionally within the businessSome international travel may be required
Preferred QualificationsExperience with indirect tax consulting projects involving global expansion, new product launches and cross border logistics - especially for goods with high manufacturing standardsDemonstrated expertise in indirect tax matters relevant to hardware manufacturing and Commerce/Marketplace business initiativesExperience working within an AI-native environment and/or leveraging AI-supported workflows