Central Financial Controller level 3

Faurecia•Auburn Hills, MI

38d

About The Position

The Customs & Tariff Compliance Specialist is responsible for managing U.S. customs compliance, tariff programs, trade regulations, and duty recovery initiatives across North American operations. This position serves as a key subject matter expert on customs regulations, tariff mitigation strategies, OEM tariff credit programs, and government compliance requirements. The role will be part of Customs NAO organization and will work closely with business units, external brokers, legal counsel, customers, and government agencies to ensure regulatory compliance, maximize tariff recovery opportunities, minimize financial exposure, and support strategic trade initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in International Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Finance, Law, or related field.
5+ years of experience in U.S. Customs Compliance, Trade Compliance, Global Trade Management, or International Logistics.
Experience managing tariff programs.
Strong understanding of CBP regulations
Strong understanding of HTS classification
Strong understanding of Customs valuation
Strong understanding of Country of Origin rules
Strong understanding of Section 232, Section 301, Section 122, and IEEPA tariffs
Strong understanding of Trade remedy programs and duty recovery mechanisms

Nice To Haves

Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) preferred.
USMCA certification and trade agreement experience.
Experience supporting automotive OEM customers and supplier reimbursement programs.
Knowledge of duty drawback, foreign trade zones, and tariff recovery programs.
Experience in a multinational manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Research, interpret, and communicate U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, trade laws, Presidential Proclamations, CSMS announcements, and other regulatory developments impacting import and export operations.
Ensure compliance with all applicable customs, trade, and government regulations.
Monitor regulatory changes and assess their operational and financial impact on the organization as part of the Customs NAO team.
Analyze the financial exposure associated with U.S. tariffs, duties, and trade actions, including Section 232, Section 301, Section 122, IEEPA, and other trade measures.
Identify, evaluate, and implement tariff mitigation opportunities in collaboration with Trade Compliance team, Legal, Finance, external consultants, and business leaders.
Develop proactive strategies to reduce tariff costs while maintaining full regulatory compliance.
Monitor tariff program performance, utilization thresholds, and recovery opportunities while identifying risks related to claw backs, underutilization, or unrecoverable duties.
Lead OEM tariff credit and tariff offset programs in collaboration with the North American Customs team.
Deal with customer onboarding activities and submission processes for tariff recovery programs.
Oversee recurring monthly reporting and reconciliation cycles with customer-appointed third-party administrators.
Support customer audits and inquiries related to tariff recoveries, credit utilization, classifications, and refund programs.
Support the control and follow up the complete lifecycle of tariff refund programs, including IEEPA, CAPE, and other applicable recovery mechanisms.
Validate claims and supporting documentation supported and being Customs team member.
Track refund status and recovery activities.
Maintain proper documentation to support audits, customer reviews, and regulatory inquiries.
Drive continuous improvement of customs data integrity and governance processes.