About Us
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 charging and payment, and innovative mobility services.
Headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, Mercedes-Benz North America Corporation operates as a holding company for all Mercedes-Benz Group entities in the United States. 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.
Job Overview
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.
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, special reviews as directed by management, strategic projects and system implementations, and maintaining Corporate Compliance IT systems, databases, and applications.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate cross-functional, cross-regional initiatives and operational projects across MBNAC, MBUSA, Mercedes-Benz AG, MB Canada, and MB Mexico.
- 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, communication strategies, reporting structures, tracking mechanisms, and collaboration platforms.
- Manage the governance and integrity of departmental records, tax documentation, licenses, and reporting to support compliance and audit readiness.
- Coordinate cross-functional activities related to audits, property tax, entity transactions, relocations, and other strategic projects.
- Coordinate 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.
- Support tax-related activities, audits, compliance processes, relocations, and other administrative initiatives.
Benefits
Benefits include competitive salary, an annual performance-based bonus, vacation time, fifteen additional corporate holidays, the Mercedes-Benz Employee Lease Program, medical, dental and vision insurance, employer-paid disability coverage, on-site exercise facilities, paid family leave, adoption expense reimbursement, and tuition assistance of up to $8,000 for graduate coursework.
Qualifications
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application.
- Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance will be provided.
- Minimum of 5 years of overall work experience.
- Preferred experience in project management, business consultancy, and/or strategy.
- Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred. Recommended majors include international business, marketing, project management, or a relevant field.
- Demonstrated project management experience.
- Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, and sound business judgment.
- Ability to analyze complex issues, build relationships, influence stakeholders, and foster collaboration across all organizational levels.
- Domestic and occasional international travel of less than 5%.
- Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Contact
Mercedes-Benz North America Corporation
One Mercedes-Benz Drive
30328 Atlanta
NAFTA SSC E-Mail: nafta_ssc_recruiting@mercedes-benz.com