Principal – State Income Tax

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 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.   

Benefits

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

Job Overview:

Perform US state/local income and franchise compliance for the consolidated group.  Provide support for tax audits, special projects, tax risk analysis, forecasts, other financial reporting requirements and federal tax compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review (as needed) state and local income tax and franchise tax returns for the consolidated US tax group and support the state and local tax process overall.  Ensure accurate and timely submission of returns and compliance with tax laws/regulations and internal control processes.  Perform complex tax analysis and research as needed.  Communicate and interact closely with management, internal departments, external consultants, and other Mercedes tax departments to gather information, address issues, and collaborate on tax topics. (45%)
• Assist in all aspects of state and local income tax and franchise tax audits and dispute resolution to ensure compliance with applicable tax laws/regulations and internal control processes.  Ensure audit inquiries are thoroughly researched and responses to external auditors’ inquiries are clear, cogent, and timely.   Respond to or review notices/miscellaneous correspondence from state tax authorities (35%)
• Prepare and assist management with state tax financial reporting requirements including preparation or review of detailed tax forecasts, operative planning, risk analysis, and cash planning/payments.  Compute and analyze state tax contingen