Global Customs and Trade Advisory, Sr Manager

Global Customs and Trade Advisory, Sr Manager

Overview

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast‑to‑coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards.

Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion.

Job Description

Baker Tilly is hiring on our Global Custom and Trade Advisory team at the Senior Manager level. In this role, you will serve as a firmwide resource for Global Custom & Trade related matters and will be exposed to a wide range of issues and projects. You will use your experience and technical knowledge to bring value to clients and manage risks related to global trade matters with a specific focus on customs and tariffs.

You will be a driver of growth to launch this practice for Baker Tilly and have a huge opportunity to build a book and step into leadership.

• Are a self‑starter who likes working independently
• Are a strong technical specialist who enjoys learning new concepts and proactively monitoring new tax technical and procedural developments
• Are an analytical problem solver eager to understand the client’s business and tax needs and assist in developing practical solutions tailored to the client’s situation
• Enjoy live interaction and consultations with clients and colleagues
• Bring value to clients and manage risks related to global trade matters
• You want to be part of a firm that values specialty tax practices and is invested in your success, providing the resources and support for you to grow now, for tomorrow

• Identify and build customs and trade opportunities both internally and externally
• Advise U.S. and foreign companies on global import and export strategies and compliance
• Build up the Customs & Trade brand in the market
• Manage successful delivery and implementation of projects
• Prepare responses to client queries by undertaking customs and/or excise technical research
• Advise clients on global trade advisory needs and global compliance requirements
• Develop and execute strategies to manage duty costs and risk of global trade, improve international trade compliance and increase the operational effectiveness of supply chains
• Stay current on global trade developments and work to develop new and innovative service offerings
• Assist in new business development while sustaining excellent client service by networking within and outside the firm

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s or advanced degree preferred
• U.S. Customs Broker License preferred
• Practical knowledge of import and export processes, trade procedures and documentation
• At least 8 years of experience in either public service, consulting or advisory background, supply chain and logistics role with a focus on international trade, customs and excise
• Client focused
• Experience with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Bureau of Industry and Security, Office of Foreign Assets Control or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls
• Technical knowledge of global customs, import and export topics such as valuation, classification, country of origin, free‑trade agreement, export controls, licensing, trade sanctions, etc.
• Strong background, experience and appreciation of International Trade, Trade Policy and…