Manager, International Tax Compliance

About Us

Mercedes-Benz North America Corporation is a US subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz Group AG and operates as a holding company for Mercedes-Benz Group entities in the United States. It provides services in Treasury, Tax, Accounting, Corporate Communications, Government Relations, Legal and Human Resources.

Job Overview

Support Executive Management and lead Canadian tax compliance, tax accounting, tax controversy and cross-border tax reporting activities for Mercedes-Benz North America Corporation and affiliated Canadian entities. Support accounting for income taxes in accordance with IAS 12 for MBNAC, subsidiaries and Canadian entities.

Responsibilities

• Canadian Corporate Income Tax Compliance: Manage Canadian corporate income tax compliance, including returns, tax elections, legislative changes, tax payments, refund claims and tax account reconciliations.
• Canadian Tax Accounting and Provisions: Manage Canadian tax accounting and review quarterly and annual IFRS and IAS 12 tax provisions, deferred tax calculations, effective tax rate analyses, disclosures and provision-to-return analyses.
• Tax Audits and Controversy Management: Lead Canadian tax audits and controversy matters, manage communications with the Canada Revenue Agency and coordinate responses to information requests and examinations.
• Transfer Pricing: Manage US and Canadian transfer pricing compliance and documentation, intercompany transactions and responses to transfer pricing audits and inquiries.
• International Tax Reporting and Withholding Taxes: Manage US and Canadian withholding tax obligations, treaty-based analyses, FATCA, CRS and IRS Forms W-8 documentation.
• US International Tax Compliance: Manage protective filings, Tax Residency Certificate requests, FBAR filings and related international reporting obligations.
• Advisory, Research and Business Support: Provide strategic tax advice, support transactions and restructuring initiatives, identify tax planning opportunities and assess legislative developments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of overall work experience.
• 10 or more years of experience with a Big 4 or regional accounting firm and/or corporate tax department preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting for income taxes and corporate tax compliance.
• Management experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance required.
• MS in Taxation or Business, or LLM in Tax preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.
• Knowledge of US tax law, IAS 12 and IFRS.
• Knowledge of SAP, Corptax, Alteryx, Adobe and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills, with the ability to lead teams and work cross-functionally.

Benefits

Benefits include competitive salary, annual and performance-based bonuses, vacation and additional corporate holidays, Mercedes-Benz employee lease opportunities, medical, dental and vision insurance, disability coverage, paid family leave, adoption expense reimbursement, tuition assistance, a 401(k) with match, personal time and more.