PWC

Customs & International Trade Tax Director

PWC$150K — $438K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration/Management, or International Business
  • 8 years of experience in customs and trade
  • Preferred Master's Degree in Economics or Public Administration
  • In-depth knowledge of trade compliance and customs regulations
  • Proficiency in corporate and international trade research

Responsibilities

  • Define and guide the strategic vision for the Customs and Trade team
  • Lead business development efforts to expand client base and services
  • Cultivate and maintain senior client relationships
  • Mentor and develop future leaders within the team
  • Foster a collaborative environment where technology and people excel
  • Drive initiatives for digitization and automation in trade advisory
  • Utilize industry insights to provide advanced solutions to clients

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401k plan with matching contributions
  • Generous holiday pay and vacation time
  • Personal and family sick leave
  • Annual discretionary bonus eligibility
Full Job Description
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable

Specialism
Customs & International Trade

Management Level
Director

Job Description & Summary
At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions.

In transfer pricing at PwC, you will focus on providing guidance and support to clients on transfer pricing matters. In this field, you will help businesses establish and maintain appropriate pricing for transactions between related entities, maintaining compliance with tax regulations and minimising the risk of disputes.

Translating the vision, you set the tone, and inspire others to follow. Your role is crucial in driving business growth, shaping the direction of client engagements, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success. You create a healthy working environment while maximising client satisfaction. You cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, understanding tradeoffs, and leveraging our collective strength.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

  • Lead in line with our values and brand.
  • Develop new ideas, solutions, and structures; drive thought leadership.
  • Solve problems by exploring multiple angles and using creativity, encouraging others to do the same.
  • Balance long-term, short-term, detail-oriented, and big picture thinking.
  • Make strategic choices and drive change by addressing system-level enablers.
  • Promote technological advances, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together.
  • Identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities to success for the Firm.
  • Adhere to and enforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.


The Opportunity

As part of the Customs and Trade team you are expected to lead as a technology-enabled trade advisor, focusing on digitization, automation, and productivity. As a Director you are responsible for setting strategic direction, spearheading business development, and maintaining executive-level client relationships, while mentoring future leaders and fostering a collaborative environment where people and technology thrive. Your role involves defining the strategic direction for the team, leading client engagement initiatives, and adhering to professional standards and firm policies.

Responsibilities

- Define and guide the strategic vision for the Customs and Trade team

- Lead business development efforts to expand client base and services

- Cultivate and maintain senior client relationships

- Mentor and develop future leaders within the team

- Foster a collaborative environment where technology and people excel

- Uphold adherence to professional standards and firm policies

- Drive initiatives for digitization and automation in trade advisory

- Utilize industry insights to provide advanced solutions to clients

What You Must Have

- Bachelor's Degree

- 8 years of experience

- Credentials such as CPA, Member of the Bar, License Customs Broker, membership in trade associations, or other customs and trade-specific qualifications are advantageous

- At PwC, our customs and trade team is committed to providing expert advice and strategic guidance to clients on international trade regulations, compliance, and strategy. We help businesses navigate complex customs laws and optimize their trade operations. In the customs and trade domain, your role will involve advising clients on maintaining compliant and efficient trade practices, ensuring adherence to regulations, and minimizing the risk of disputes

What Sets You Apart

- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration/Management, International Business

- Master's Degree in Economics or Public Administration is preferred

- In-depth knowledge of trade compliance and customs regulations

- Proficiency in corporate and international trade research

- Experience in market analysis and industry research

- Skills in executing compliance policies and market studies

- Strategic acumen in handling trade authority audits

- Ability to build and maintain enduring client relationships

- Competence in preparing and presenting intricate documents

- Proven experience in leading teams and crafting a strategic vision

Travel Requirements
Up to 20%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $150,000 - $438,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

About PWC

PwC is a multinational professional services network of firms headquartered in London, United Kingdom, operating as partnerships under the PwC brand. PwC ranks as the second-largest professional services network in the world and is considered one of the Big Four accounting firms, along with Deloitte, EY and KPMG. PwC firms operate in 157 countries, 742 locations, with 276,000 people. As of 2020, 26% of the workforce worked in the Americas, 26% in Asia, 32% in Western Europe, 5% in Middle East and Africa and 11% in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
Learn more about PWC
Size
284,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1998

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