Tax Director, International – Trade & Customs

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Job Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance to clients on import/export regulations, ensuring compliance and optimization with U.S. and international trade laws

• Take ownership of your own projects for clients who transact business across borders

• Perform international tax research and planning related to trade, customs, and tariff issues

• Work with foreign accounting firms in our international network with their clients who come to the U.S., and with your clients who do business abroad

• Assist partners with new business opportunities and help bring awareness of our trade and customs capabilities to entire firm and our various markets

• Recognize planning opportunities to add value to the engagement (e.g., identify international tax planning or transfer pricing opportunities)

• Be responsible for the engagement economics (billings, collections, and realization) and work with internal resources to follow up as necessary

• Research, analyze, and deliver tailored solutions for complex customs, tariffs, and trade issues to meet client needs

• Identify compliance risks and cost-saving opportunities, offering strategic recommendations to optimize client operations

• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously, delivering high-quality service while meeting tight deadlines and budget constraints

• Build and maintain strong client relationships to drive business growth, proactively identifying new opportunities for value-added services

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance or related discipline

• Customs Broker License or certified official; JD, CPA, EA, LLM, or equivalent credential.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in US tax consulting/compliance within public accounting

• Minimum of 5 years in a managerial role involving clients and team members

• Lead tax compliance and consulting engagements with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications  

• Master’s degree in international trade, supply chain management, economics, business, Accounting, Taxation

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