Indirect Tax Global Trade Advisory Manager

Global Trade Manager Opportunity

At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. Do you want an exciting international career providing global trade advisory services at one of the world's most globally integrated professional accounting firms? Here is your chance. We are looking for experienced manager candidates with the requisite global trade knowledge and client-facing skill set who want a great career path in a rapidly expanding business.

As a Manager in our Global Trade practice, you will use your experience and technical knowledge to bring value to clients and manage risks related to global trade matters. The role will require proactive development of new client relationships with those executives responsible for the management of global trade functional areas within their companies. You will work with our global trade colleagues in other countries and regions to deliver advice that meets client needs.

Your key responsibilities include presenting the full suite of EY global trade services to prospective clients; developing new client relationships and advising current clients on global trade advisory needs. You will also be responsible for developing and executing strategies to manage duty costs by utilizing free-trade agreements, special programs, and transactional structuring; while proactively managing the risks of global trade, improving international trade compliance and increasing the operational effectiveness of supply chains.

To qualify for the role you must have a JD, CPA or a U.S. Customs broker license; approximately 7 or more years of related work experience in industry, a professional services firm, a Fortune 500 company or a major importer or exporter; and deep technical knowledge of global customs, import and export topics; such as valuation, classification, country of origin, free-trade agreements, export controls, licensing, trade sanctions, etc. Travel is likely to be required; percentage will depend on location, skill set and individual projects.

Ideally, you'll also have experience in professional services together with the ability to listen to a client's needs and develop a value proposition to expand new business. 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 is also desirable. Foreign language capabilities are encouraged.

We're interested in people that will lead client projects and appropriately delegate tasks to a qualified support team. You'll have the ability to manage multiple client projects and delegate work appropriately to team members across our national and global practice. If you're ready to further build on your reputation as a professional advisor in the global trade space, this role is for you.

At EY, we'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You'll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter / Summer breaks, Personal / Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities. EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories. EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities.