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BDO USA · 2 days ago

Tax Experienced Manager, Customs & International Trade

BDO USA is a leading accounting and advisory firm dedicated to helping people thrive every day. They are seeking a Tax Experienced Manager to advise clients on customs and international trade matters, focusing on optimizing tax positions and identifying trade opportunities.

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Responsibilities

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
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

Qualification

Import/export trade consultingCustoms attorneyCustoms brokerCPAJDMicrosoft Office SuiteRIABNALexis NexisAnalytical skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationOrganizational skillsTeam managementRelationship building

Required

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

Preferred

Juris Doctorate degree, LLM, and/or MBA, preferred
CPA and/or JD, preferred

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits

Company

BDO USA renders taxation, audit, assurance, advisory, and business outsourcing services to companies across all sectors of the economy.

H1B Sponsorship

BDO USA has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (92)
2024 (101)
2023 (119)
2022 (151)
2021 (105)
2020 (199)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.3B
Key Investors
Apollo
2023-08-15Debt Financing· $1.3B

Leadership Team

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Catherine Moy
Chief People Officer
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Cristin Boynton
Principal, Tax Automation & Innovation
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