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 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!
• 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; Two Days for New Grandparents; as well as Adoption Expense Reimbursement Programs - up to $6k per child    
• Want to go back to school?  Tuition Assistance Scholar Program - receive up to $5,250/year in vouchers to complete business-related coursework

Job Overview:

The Cash Management Specialist is responsible for continuous improvement of Treasury processes and systems as well as supporting daily Cash Management operations, entity and bank account support

Tasks include development and implementation of process improvements and digitization efforts in all aspects of Treasury. Treasury Transaction Confirmations and Settlement, Contract Administration, Treasury Services, Bank Account Management, Manual Industrial Payments, Analysis / Optimization of the Cost Structure for Banking Transactions, Mercedes-Benz Entities Payment and Banking Support.

Responsibilities:

• Development, testing, documentation, training and roll out of new technologies/systems for Treasury Americas (Power Automate, SharePoint, etc. (25%)
• Entity Data Management (20%)
  • Correspondence with banks regarding opening, closing and general administration of all North American bank accounts. Ensure appropriate global transparency on MB bank accounts.
  • Analyze and implement various entity requests to add/change/modify banking services - consultation and administration of services (e.g., debit blocks, etc.)
  • Implement the onboarding and offboarding of new or closed entities.
  • Coordinate with internal and external support to add or remove payment functionality necessary to complete the processes.
  • Administration of external online bank and payment systems within the region and assertion of internal and external auditability.
  • Manage list contacts and security key for transmissions between the entities and the banks. Ensure the contained information is current to prevent interruptions in payment files and acknowledgements. Coordinate with the entities and banks to resolve any transmission errors related to security keys and contacts
• Cash Management (25%)
  • Analyze and evaluate the different existing payment processes, including optimization of the company’s cash and bank account structure.
  • Develop and manage project plans, coordinating activities with relevant parties and stakeholders. Proactively identify and escalate any possible project issues in a timely manner for successful resolution.
  • Coordinate the testing of payment files and connections between entities and banks.
  • Lead the ongoing development of robust cash management methodologies and processes as well as implementation of new bank technologies, products, and services to improve and simplify operations.
  • Resolve any banking issues by acting as liaison between banks, accounting, and other internal departments.
• Treasury Confirmations & Settlements (5%)
  • Ensure correct and complete recording & administration of all treasury contracts in compliance with all applicable standards Confirmation, Settlement, and administration of all financial transactions of North American Treasury entities as well as asserting the internal and external auditability.
  • Treasury payments and related documentation. Provide timely and accurate payment on treasury contracts, safeguard process security and quality.
  • Ensure adherence to all treasury and compliance guidelines, especially the "four-eye" principle and segregation of duties. Industrial Payments: Assist with the release of all industrial payments and support of subsidiary needs related to payments, assisting with resolving payment issues with the banks.
  • Manage the daily confirmation and settlement process to ensure timely and correct payment flows for financial transactions and derivative instruments. Documentation and administration of all Treasury related processes within the North America entities.
  • Assistance, verification, and confirmation of financial details of bonds and swaps during issuance on the capital markets.
  • Support and maintaining of Treasury Management System – Global Treasury System
• Assist with Cash Management Americas projects as needed (15%)
• Center of Competence & Reporting (5%)
  • Support of all US and Canadian entities with respect to finance operations topics and global standards. Assistance with all inter divisional ad hoc projects and coordination with Mexico. Assistance with emergency contingency plans
  • Preparation of “Internal Control” documentation and audit support as needed.
• Local roll-out coordination of new system releases and implementation and their connectivity to the Global Treasury System (5%)

Qualifications:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application.  

• Minimum 5 years of experience in treasury and finance, including advanced understanding of the implications of key financial indicators and controls and assessing impact of financial information.
• A background in banking or finance is required.
• Experience following corporate audit procedures to ensure the necessary services, controls, and security features are in place on all company-owned bank accounts.

• Advanced use of Microsoft 365 including proven experience with the Microsoft Power Platforms (Power Automate and Power BI) to implement approval workflows and create interactive data visuals.

• Background as a Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, or similar experience required.

• Must be able to work flexible hours and be able to work holidays and/or weekends when required (minimal).

• Domestic and/or international travel would be minimal but may be required

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (accredited school) in Finance or a related field.

• Certified Treasury Professional (CTP certification) preferred

Posting Statement

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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