Manager Tax

Position

Full‑Time

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high‑quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray‑Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high‑quality vision care and best‑in‑class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, Lens Crafters, and Target Optical, and leading e‑commerce platforms.

Our portfolio of more than 150 renowned brands span various categories, from frames, lenses and instruments to brick‑and‑mortar and digital distribution as well as mid‑range to premium segments. Our Shared Services Team accompanies and enables others within the Essilor Luxottica collective to achieve their targets. They keep people and projects running smoothly, ensuring every part of our business is provided for and well taken care of.

The Tax Manager–International Tax works closely with the Director, International Tax & Transfer Pricing to ensure proper compliance regarding U.S. international tax matters. The role partners with the internal tax technology team to improve and transform tax processes through leveraging automation, data analytics, and continuous improvement. It interacts with accounting, finance, and tax teams from around the world and requires strong communication and follow‑up skills.

Key responsibilities include supporting U.S. international tax compliance and tax provision calculations, assisting with tax modeling and restructuring initiatives, and researching and documenting foreign tax positions.

• Lead foreign tax compliance, including:
  • Coordinate and supervise analysis of financial inputs from accounting teams.
  • Review and compute international calculations with detailed computations under Section 904, Section 951A, Section 59A, etc. to ensure proper tax expense as required under tax reform for the U.S. consolidated tax return.
  • Coordinate automated input, where possible, of workpaper data with the internal tax technology team.
  • Primary review of foreign tax compliance, including Forms 5471, 8858, 8865, 5472, 1118, 8991, 8992, 8993, and other tax forms and calculations as required within the evolving tax reform landscape.
  • Review, update, and manage standard tax reporting packages.
• Lead review of foreign branch tax compliance, including:
  • Quarterly tax installments and year‑end provision calculations for foreign branches.
  • Quarterly reporting requirements to foreign parent.
  • Lead tax‑cash forecasting for tax payments, initiating select branch income tax payments.
  • Evaluate tax considerations of new branch locations for management.
• Analyze transfer pricing margins for foreign branches and North American CFCs and advise, coordinate, and implement year‑end adjustments.
• Monitor current international tax developments for potential implications to the company. Research and analyze the impact of enacted and potential law changes. Prepare memos on relevant foreign tax positions.
• Assist and review basis studies and tax gain/loss calculations associated with CFC and branch legal entity restructurings.
• Oversee foreign withholding taxes, including monthly remittances, contract and treaty review of new foreign vendors, and annual Form 1042‑S filings.
• Identify opportunities to streamline tax compliance processes, creating efficiencies through increased standardization and automation.
• Knowledge of Mexican taxes, including IMMEX and maquila structures, is a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or tax, or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in public accounting and/or private industry working primarily in corporate tax with international experience.
• Experience with Corptax, One Source Tax Provision, SAP, Hyperion, and Business Intelligence tools is preferred.
• Excellent time management, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with cross‑functional teams and proactively seek data, process, and…