<p>Job Summary:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Job Duties:</p> <p>Technical Duties:</p> <ul> <li>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 </li><li>Researches, writes, and reviews international trade advice in areas relating to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, customs federal regulations, NAFTA, entry processes, and customs valuation </li><li>Researches U.S. and international import and export trade matters </li><li>Identifies need for other expert resources, internal and external, to assist when necessary to introduce opportunities for tax savings for clients and prospective clients </li><li>Understands, develops and maintains workplans for tax consulting projects </li><li>Assists with the implementation of Firm tax strategies </li><li>Formulates ideas and delivers possible trade savings opportunities </li><li>Works with other Firm specialists and client service teams on client and proposal work </li><li>Organizes and conducts effective internal CPE training sessions in the area of specialization </li><li>Establishes relationship with BDO customs experts in jurisdictions throughout BDO International </li><li>Identifies opportunities for and assists in drafting tax alerts in international customs and global trade tax matters </li><li>Assists in managing client expectations </li><li>Other duties as required </li></ul> <p>Supervisory Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Supervises the day-to-day workload of Customs and International Trade Associates, Senior Associates, and Interns on assigned engagements and reviews work product </li><li>Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations for Associates and Interns </li><li>Acts as mentor to Associates and Interns, as appropriate </li></ul> <p>Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:</p> <p>Education:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree, required </li><li>Juris Doctorate degree, LLM, and/or MBA, preferred </li></ul> <p>Experience:</p> <ul> <li>Six (6) or more years of experience in the field of import/export trade consulting required </li><li>Six (6) or more years as a customs attorney, customs broker, industry trade specialist, US Customs auditor, or import specialist, required </li></ul> <p>License/Certifications:</p> <ul> <li>CPA and/or JD, preferred </li></ul> <p>Software:</p> <ul> <li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, required </li><li>Experience utilizing RIA, BNA, Lexis Nexis, required </li></ul> <p>Language:</p> <ul> <li>N/A </li></ul> <p>Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:</p> <ul> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills </li><li>Strong analytical skills and basic legal and tax research skills including building models and analysis of financial and numerical data </li><li>Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details </li><li>Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment </li><li>Capable of working in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously </li><li>Capable of effective managing a team of tax professionals and delegating work assignments as needed </li><li>Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with client personnel </li><li>Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels </li><li>Basic understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding one or more areas of taxation and law </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>National Range: $94,500 - $189,000</p> <p>Maryland Range: $94,500 - $189,000</p> <p>NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $94,500 - $189,000</p> <p>Washington DC Range: $94,500 - $189,000</p>