Job Description

Job Summary:

A Customs and International Trade Manager is responsible for advising clients on and identifying potential trade issues and opportunities providing advice to clients, in a variety of industries, on import and export matters.  This role will be charged with marketing, networking and business development within his/her area of experience and specialization and recognizing potential changes in tax policy and applying new policies pertaining to customs and international trade matters.

Job Duties:

Technical Duties:

Assists clients and BDO client service teams in developing ideas, structures and transactions with a focus on customs and international trade matters – to optimize the tax position for clients
Researches, writes, and reviews international trade advice in areas relating to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, customs federal regulations, NAFTA, entry processes, and customs valuation
Researches U.S. and international import and export trade matters 
Identifies need for other expert resources, internal and external, to assist when necessary to introduce opportunities for tax savings for clients and prospective clients
Understands, develops and maintains workplans for tax consulting projects
Assists with the implementation of Firm tax strategies
Formulate ideas and delivers possible trade savings opportunities
Works with other Firm specialists and client service teams on client and proposal work 
Organizes and conducts effective internal CPE training sessions in the area of specialization
Establishes relationship with BDO customs experts in jurisdictions throughout BDO International
Identifies opportunities for and assists in drafting tax alerts in international customs and global trade tax matters
Assists in managing client expectations
Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises the day-to-day workload of Customs and International Trade Associates, Senior Associates Interns on assigned engagements and reviews work product 
Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations for Associates and Interns
Acts as mentor to Associates and Interns, as appropriate

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education:

Bachelor’s degree, required 
Juris Doctorate degree, LLM, and/or MBA, preferred

Experience:

Five (5) or more years of experience in the field of import/export trade consulting required, as a customs attorney, customs broker, industry trade specialist, US Customs auditor, or import specialist, required

License/Certifications:

CPA and/or JD, preferred

Software:

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, required
Experience utilizing RIA, BNA, Lexis Nexis, required 

Language:

N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical skills and basic legal and tax research skills including building models and analysis of financial and numerical data
Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
Capable of working in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously 
Capable of effective managing a team of tax professionals and delegating work assignments as needed
Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with client personnel
Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels
Basic understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding one or more areas of taxation and law

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.