Global Customs & Trade Director

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 in 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. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring. Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law. Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system. Job Description 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. Import and export experience required. You Will Enjoy This Role If You

• 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 manager risks related to global trade matters.
• You want to continue to expand your leadership experiences and crave a leadership opportunity to help build a fast growing, entrepreneurial Global Customs & Trade practice
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 executive strategies to manage duty costs and risk of global trade, improve international trade compliance and increase the operational effectiveness of supply chains.
• Staying 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.

Qualifications

• 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 year 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, county of origin, free-trade agreement, export controls, licensing, trade sanctions, etc.
• Strong background, experience and appreciation of International Trade, Trade Policy and International Relations.
• Successful project management experience.
• Ability to lead and supervise others, provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning in order to stay current regarding applicable strategies, see the "big picture" as well as the details, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment, and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of projects.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S., without sponsorship, highly preferred.

The compensation range for this role is $215,950 to $409,420. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.