Manager, Customs and International Trade

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BDO Canada’s Indirect Tax practice is seeking a manager to join our growing Customs and International Trade Services (CITS) team. This role is a net new role that is advisory‑focused and will support complex tariff, origin, valuation, and trade remedy matters across a national client base.

We are looking for a technically strong customs professional who can work directly with clients to navigate challenging customs matters and manage disputes arising from customs audits and help develop defense strategies.

• Advise clients on surtax/tariff exposure, customs compliance, and trade strategy across Canadian and U.S. regimes
• Analyze classification, valuation, origin, and trade remedy risks
• Develop defensible technical positions and draft advisory memoranda
• Lead and support clients through CBSA verifications, and dispute resolution matters
• Design and implement customs compliance frameworks and internal controls
• Communicate directly with clients and regulatory authorities
• Collaborate with tax, transfer pricing, and cross‑border teams across Canada
• Contribute to practice development, knowledge management, and coaching of junior staff

• University or college degree/diploma in a Customs and International Trade discipline
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in customs advisory, international trade compliance, or regulatory dispute resolution
• Demonstrated experience handling customs issue resolution and verifications
• Experience at a professional services firm, CBSA, or in‑house global trade function is a strong asset
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • Tariff classification and valuation principles
  • FTA Rules of origin
  • Canadian surtaxes and trade remedy measures
• Proven ability to draft technical memoranda and regulatory submissions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical capabilities and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements with competing deadlines

• Thinks analytically and approaches issues from a risk and defensibility perspective
• Is comfortable navigating ambiguity in evolving trade policy environments
• Can engage directly with clients and regulators
• Is interested in developing into a senior advisory role within a growing national practice

The expected range of compensation for this role is: $90,000 to $110,000

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We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

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