Tax Manager, Customs & International Trade

Job Summary:A Tax Manager, Customs & International Tradeis 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 requiredSupervisory 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 AbilitiesEducation: * Bachelor's degree, required * Juris Doctorate degree, LLM, and/or MBA, preferredExperience: * 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, preferredSoftware: * Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, required * Experience utilizing RIA, BNA, Lexis Nexis, required Language: * N/AOther 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 lawIndividual 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.