Job Title: Tax Manager, Customs & International Trade
Job Responsibilities:
1. Technical Duties:
- Advise clients on trade issues and opportunities, focusing on import and export matters across various industries.
- Engage in marketing, networking, and business development within the realm of customs and international trade.
- Monitor and apply changes in tax policy related to customs and international trade.
- Assist clients and internal teams in developing strategies and transactions to optimize tax positions, focusing on customs and international trade.
- Conduct research and provide advice on international trade, including the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, customs federal regulations, NAFTA, entry processes, and customs valuation.
- Identify the need for additional expert resources to assist in proposing tax savings opportunities.
- Develop and maintain work plans for tax consulting projects and assist with the implementation of company tax strategies.
- Formulate and deliver potential trade savings opportunities.
- Collaborate with other specialists and client service teams on client and proposal work.
- Organize and conduct internal CPE training sessions in the area of specialization.
- Establish relationships with customs experts in jurisdictions throughout the company network.
- Identify opportunities for and assist in drafting tax alerts in international customs and global trade tax matters.
- Manage client expectations and perform other duties as required.
2. Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervise day-to-day workload of Customs and International Trade Associates, Senior Associates, and Interns on engagements.
- Deliver periodic performance feedback and complete evaluations for Associates and Interns.
- Act as a mentor to Associates and Interns, where appropriate.
Education and Experience Information:
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Juris Doctorate degree, LLM, and/or MBA preferred.
- Experience:
- Minimum of five years of experience in import/export trade consulting required, such as roles of customs attorney, customs broker, industry trade specialist, US Customs auditor, or import specialist.
- License/Certifications:
- CPA and/or JD preferred.
- Software:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
- Experience utilizing RIA, BNA, Lexis Nexis required.
- Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills and basic legal and tax research skills, including building models and analyzing financial data.
- Solid organizational skills with a focus on meeting project deadlines and attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask successfully in both independent and group settings.
- Capable of managing a team of tax professionals and delegating work as needed.
- Capacity for building and maintaining strong relationships with client personnel.
- Ability to interact successfully with professionals at all levels.
- Basic understanding of technical and practical issues and opportunities in taxation and law.
Salary Information:
Individual salaries offered are determined after considering multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography. The salary range is as follows:
- National Range: $79,800 - $168,000
- Maryland Range: $79,800 - $168,000
- NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $79,800 - $168,000
- Washington DC Range: $79,800 - $168,000
About Us:
Join company, where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and advancement opportunities. Our culture focuses on making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to oneself while positively impacting the world.
Company’s purpose is helping people thrive every day, delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes for our people, clients, and communities. We are proud to be an ESOP company, sharing financial growth with our . team.
Company professionals provide assurance, tax, and advisory services for diverse clients in the . and over 160 countries through our global organization. The ESOP offers participants a stake in the company’s success, enhancing financial well-being through ownership and wealth growth as shares vest and grow in value with no employee contributions.
We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle-market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies excel. With industry knowledge, resources, and a commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:
- Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding experiences of professionals and clients.
- Empowering team members to explore full potential.
- A talented team with varying skills, knowledge, and experience to navigate complex challenges.
- Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help clients transform theirs.
- Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact people, clients, and communities.
Company Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
