Tax Business Operations Specialist

Tasks

Mercedes-Benz North America Corporation is a US subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, one of the most successful automotive companies. With Mercedes-Benz AG, the Group is one of the leading global suppliers of premium and luxury cars and vans. Mercedes-Benz Mobility AG offers financing, leasing, car subscription and car rental, fleet management, digital services for a charging and payment as well as innovative mobility services. Headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, Mercedes-Benz North America Corporation (MBNAC) operates as a holding company for all Mercedes-Benz Group entities in the United States of America. MBNAC provides services to Mercedes-Benz Group subsidiaries in North America in areas such as Treasury, Tax, Accounting, Corporate Communications, Government Relations, Legal and Human Resources.

Why work at Mercedes-Benz North America Corporation?

Working at Mercedes-Benz North America Corporation is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to join an innovative team where you are valued for your contributions. As an employee, you will experience career development in a positive, employee-centric environment. We’re a global company that not only offers best-in-class products to our customers but also best-in-class benefits to our employees. Our employees experience a comfortable, friendly environment and relaxed, inclusive culture.

The Specialist, Tax Business Operations is a key member of the Tax Management Team, supporting the VP of Tax/COO through the management of cross-functional projects, presentations, documentation, and administrative activities. The role ensures timelines, risks, and milestones are effectively managed across strategic and operational initiatives.

As a key-enabler to the Mercedes-Benz U.S. strategy, the Specialist partners with MBUSA, MBUSI, MBRDNA, MBNAC, and the tax teams in Canada and Mexico to identify, prioritize, and support business opportunities through effective resource planning and execution.

The position is responsible for policy and procedure development and compliance, conducting special reviews as directed by management, supporting strategic projects and system implementations, and maintaining Corporate Compliance IT systems, databases, and applications to ensure accurate, current, and accessible information.

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional, cross-regional initiatives and operational projects across MBNAC, MBUSA, Mercedes-Benz AG, MB Canada, and MB Mexico, ensuring alignment, execution, and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop and manage executive-level reports, dashboards, presentations, and communication materials for the VP of Tax/COO and senior leadership.
• Establish and maintain departmental governance frameworks, including communication strategies, reporting structures, tracking mechanisms, and collaboration platforms to support strategic and operational objectives.
• Manage the governance and integrity of departmental records, tax documentation, licenses, and reporting to support compliance, audit readiness, and operational effectiveness.
• Ensure the successful execution of tax and compliance initiatives by coordinating cross-functional activities related to audits, property tax, entity transactions, relocations, and other strategic projects.
• Assist with administrative tasks, as necessary.
• Manage the coordination of the North America Tax team meetings, events, and departmental activities.
• Provide executive support to the VP of Tax, including calendar management, travel, expenses, and meeting coordination.
• Manage financial and administrative processes, including invoices, purchase orders, budgets, vendor records, tax payments, and accounts payable.
• Maintain departmental records, reports, licenses, and tax documentation, ensuring accurate record retention and retrieval.
• Support tax-related activities, audits, compliance processes, relocations, and other administrative initiatives.

When working at Mercedes-Benz North America Corporation, you will enjoy a comprehensive and amenity-rich benefits package offering something for every employee at each stage of their life.

As a new employee, you will have the opportunity to take advantage of the following benefits that go beyond – beginning day one:

Get Rewarded! Competitive salary plus an annual bonus based on company performance and/or personal yearly performance

Need a vacation? How about just some time for YOU! In addition to our vacation time, you’ll receive fifteen (15) additional corporate holidays, which will allow you to celebrate religious holidays or escape to the spa! Designed to be flexible, we let you decide which days are most important to you!

Ride in Style - All employees are eligible to participate in the Mercedes-Benz Employee Lease Program

We want you to be healthy! Outstanding medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer-paid short and long term disability plus on-site exercise facilities

Is your family growing? Enjoy generous paid Family Leave Programs - Six Weeks for New Parents; Adoption Expense Reimbursement Programs - up to $6k per child

Want to go back to school? Tuition Assistance Scholar Program - receive up to $8k in vouchers to complete business-related coursework

• $6k for undergraduate
• $8k for graduate

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application. Visa Sponsorship and Relocation assistance will be provided for this position.
• This position requires a minimum of 5 years of overall work experience. Preferred experience includes:
• Project Management, Business Consultancy and/or Strategy

Bachelor's Degree is required with a Master's degree preferred. Recommended majors include:

• International Business, Marketing or Project Management, or relevant degree required.

• Demonstrated project management experience.

• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail, and sound business judgment.
• Strategic and independent thinker with the ability to analyze complex issues.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships, influence stakeholders, and foster collaboration across all levels of the organization.

Prerequisites:

• Domestic (and occasionally International) travel requirements (<5%).
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.

Mercedes-Benz North America Corporation offers competitive salary commensurate with experience and a full suite of benefits including 401(K) with match, generous vacation and personal time, performance-based bonuses, a Mercedes-Benz car program and more.

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