Job Summary:

A Tax Manager, Customs & International Trade 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.

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