Director, Tariffs & Customs

Join Aprio's Enterprise Tax team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Director, Customs & Tariffs to join their dynamic team.

Responsibilities

Help multinational companies manage U.S. trade compliance requirements, identify duty-saving opportunities, and realize efficiencies in their global supply chain; Designing/expanding Firm’s trade consulting services related to tariff classifications, country of origin, valuation, anti-dumping/countervailing (“AD/CVD”) duties, Section 301/232 tariffs, free trade agreements, forced labor, “Partner Government Agency” matters, Intellectual Property Rights violations, and export controls laws and regulations (EAR, OFAC, and FTR); Preparing/filing administrative documents with government agencies such as U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Commerce, and U.S. Department of State, including Protests, Prior Disclosures, Voluntary Self Disclosures, Ruling Requests, Petitions for Relief, and letters related to reliquidation, Reconciliation, and transfer pricing adjustments; Monitoring and advising stakeholders on legal trends, developing areas of the trade law, and related issues that may impact Firm’s operations and/or services; Helping Firm’s any business development initiatives; Develop and implement customs and tariff strategies and policies that are compliant with local and international regulations; Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in customs and tariff laws and regulations; Develop and implement processes to ensure accurate and timely customs and tariff filings; Manage relationships with customs authorities and third-party service providers; Provide guidance and support to other departments on customs and tariff-related matters; Monitor and analyze customs and tariff data to identify cost savings and process improvements; Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies

Requirements

CPA, EA required, or JD required; Experience working in a public accounting firm; 7+ years of experience in compliance and consulting experience in public accounting or another professional service environment; Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; Computer expertise including knowledge of tax software and technology

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment; Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account; 401k with Profit Sharing; 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure; Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers; Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion; Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance; Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales; Top rated wellness program; Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options