Manager or Senior Manager, Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) - Trade & Customs

About the role

KPMG is seeking a Manager or Senior Manager, Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) to join our Trade and Customs practice. Enjoy a collaborative, future-forward culture and work with KPMG's extensive network of specialists in our Ignition Centers, where deep industry knowledge merges with cutting-edge technologies to create innovative tax solutions. You’ll join a diverse team helping high-profile clients understand, analyze, and respond to complex business opportunities and challenges, while developing your career through multifaceted engagements, formal training, and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients across various industries on Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) implementation, operations, and compliance matters
• Conduct quality reviews of trade compliance tasks and processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulations
• Lead and manage project engagements, including team assembly, oversight of work, and full engagement responsibilities
• Support the development, training, and mentorship of delivery center staff and interns as part of the FTZ service team
• Guide clients on U.S. Customs and Border Protection and participating government agency requirements for FTZ import, entry, and export transactions
• Monitor project timelines and budgets, maintain active client communication
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Additional Responsibility for Senior Manager

• Manage risk, financial performance, and identify new business opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of recent experience in trade compliance, with a focus on FTZ solutions and consulting
• Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university
• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, CUSICO (Certified U.S. Import Compliance Officer), CUSECO (Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer), or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) certification issued by the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America
• Individuals without one of the approved designations/credentials at hire have one year from their date of hire to obtain at least one approved designation
• Comprehensive working knowledge of FTZ processes, compliance activities, PGA reporting, and import/export regulations (e.g., Harmonized Tariff Schedule, customs federal regulations, free trade agreements, entry, valuation, and compliance methods)
• Experience with FTZ Inventory Control and Recordkeeping Systems and/or FTZ processing preferred
• Exceptional and in-depth experience with U.S. import and export control regulations with the ability to address complex matters, provide practical and operational advice and solutions
• Strong technical and analytical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access for import/export data review
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future

Additional qualifications for Senior Manager

• Minimum eight years of recent experience in trade compliance, with a focus on FTZ solutions and consulting
• Demonstrated client development and management success preferred