Supervisor Federal Tax Compliance

Mercedes-Benz Group • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Responsible for directing and supervising federal and international tax compliance, federal tax audits and financial reporting requirements for Mercedes-Benz North America (MBNAC) and Subsidiaries. Support tax accounting processes and deadlines. Assist with the transition of the tax department from Michigan to Atlanta.

Requirements

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application.
• Must have 7+ years of work experience with a Big 4 or regional accounting firm and/or corporate tax department
• Must have knowledge of corporate tax compliance and familiarity with accounting for income taxes
• Bachelor's Degree (accredited school) with emphasis in Accounting or Finance required
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required
• Knowledge of US tax law and tax compliance processes.
• Understanding of IAS 12 and IFRS/GAAP.
• Ability to evaluate financial statement data, accounting transactions and internal controls.
• Ability to effectively research tax issues to determine treatment and impact.
• Ability to guide team members and work with cross functional groups.
• Excellent analytical, organization and communication skills in addition to ability to solve problems and make decisions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a Senior/Supervisory role preferred
• MS in Taxation or Business or LLM in Tax preferred
• Knowledge of SAP, Corptax, Adobe and Microsoft Office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the consolidated MBNAC federal tax compliance and financial reporting process. Ensure accurate preparation, review and timely submission of tax returns and tax payments in compliance with US laws/regulations. Ensure financial reporting requirements are met including tax forecasts & provisions, contingency analysis and cash planning. Communicate and collaborate on tax topics. (50%)
• Support department special projects and transactions to optimize the tax position and reduce tax risk. Monitor tax legislation. Research and evaluate tax topics and impact to Mercedes. Coordinate with subsidiary locations. (10%)
• Supervise IRS tax audits for MBNAC & Subs and be liaison with the audit team. Ensure complete and timely responses to auditor requests and issue resolution. (10%)
• Support and assist with tax accounting processes including interim reporting, provisions, deferred proof, provision to return and financial statement audit requests. (10%)
• Ensure ICS compliance with Mercedes global policies. Supervise ICS process and annual documentation/testing for federal tax compliance and financial reporting. (5%)
• Assist management with transition and transformation of the tax department in Atlanta including review of compliance processes, set-up of procedures, and staffing the team. (15%)

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus an annual bonus based on company performance and/or personal yearly performance
• In addition to our vacation time, you'll receive nine (9) additional corporate holidays and six (6) Personal days, 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!
• All employees are eligible to participate in the Mercedes-Benz Employee Lease Program
• Outstanding medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer-paid short and long term disability plus on-site exercise facilities
• Enjoy generous paid Family Leave Programs - Six Weeks for New Parents; Two Days for New Grandparents; as well as Adoption Expense Reimbursement Programs - up to $6k per child
• Tuition Assistance Scholar Program - receive up to $5,250/year in vouchers to complete business-related coursework
• Mobile Phone for Employees Possible
• Discounts for Employees Possible
• Health

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees