KPMG is a global professional services firm that provides audit, tax and advisory services to organizations in a variety of industries. We are currently seeking a Managing Director to join our Trade & Customs practice in Los Angeles.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in providing advice to clients on import and export matters across a variety of industries.
• Lead, participate in, and contribute to market and business development activities external to the firm, including identifying and pursuing additional areas of opportunity such as international tax, state and local tax, and transfer pricing to provide value to client operations.
• Monitor and convey to clients information regarding U.S. and international import and export trade matters and research, write and review international trade advice.
• Formulate ideas and deliver possible trade savings opportunities.
• Contribute to the growth, experience and institutional knowledge of team members.
• Build, manage, direct and monitor multiple client engagement teams while maintaining active communication with clients in an effort to manage expectations and help ensure client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of recent import/export experience in the field of trade and customs as a customs attorney, customs broker, U.S. Customs Auditor or Import Specialist, including experience in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, U.S. customs federal regulations, NAFTA, entry processes, valuation and informed compliance methods.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university and licensed CPA, JD/LLM, Enrolled Agent and/or hold a valid CBL (Customs Broker’s license) issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, CUSICO (Certified U.S. Import Compliance Officer), CUSECO (Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer), or CCS (Certified Customs Specialist).
• Previous experience in a tax or advisory services firm, corporation or trade law firm.
• Demonstrated track record of business development with the ability to develop and maintain existing internal and external client relationships and help build new relationships with key targets.
• Experience leading multiple engagements and client service teams as well as developing and mentoring staff within a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to evaluate and articulate complex information.

The salary range for this position is $201,900 - $499,000 for California applicants. Compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and personal well‑being benefits.

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status or any other category protected by applicable laws.