Tax Experienced Manager, Customs & International Trade

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Job Summary:
A Tax Experienced 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
* Formulates 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, and 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:
* Six (6) or more years of experience in the field of import/export trade consulting required
* Six (6) or more years 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: $94,500 - $189,000
Maryland Range: $94,500 - $189,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $94,500 - $189,000
Washington DC Range: $94,500 - $189,000