Managing Director

• Play a key role in providing advice to clients, in a variety of industries, on import and export matters
• Lead, participate in and contribute to market and business development activities external to the firm, including identifying and pursuing additional areas of opportunities such as international tax, state and local tax and transfer pricing, that could provide value to clients 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 engagements teams while maintaining active communication with clients in an effort to manage expectations and help ensure client satisfaction

• 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 which includes experience in The Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 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 Brokers license) issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, CUSICO (Certified US Import Compliance officer), CUSECO (Certified US Export Compliance Officer), 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

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. 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 federal, state, or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding KPMG's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.

KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.

Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.