Manager or Senior Manager, Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) - Trade & Customs
About the role
At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the worlds top tax firms. Enjoy a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success. Work with KPMGs extensive network of specialists; enjoy access to our Ignition Centers, where deep industry knowledge merges with cutting-edge technologies to create innovative tax solutions. Join a diverse team helping high-profile clients understand, analyze, and respond to complex business opportunities and challenges. Develop your career through a range of multifaceted engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring. At KPMG, we believe nothing is more important than investing in our culture because it is an investment in our people, our future, and what we stand for as a firm. KPMG is currently seeking a Manager or Senior Manager, Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) to join our Trade and Customs practice.
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), Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) certification issued by the National Custom Broker and Forwarder Associate of America, in addition to other on KPMG's approved credential listing; any individual who does not possess at least one of the approved designations/credentials when their employment commences, has one year from their date of hire to obtain at least one of the approved designations/credentials; should you like to see the complete list of currently approved designations/credentials for the hiring practice/service line, your recruiter can provide you with that list