Manager, Indirect Tax - Global Trade

Deloitte•Nashville, TN

143d•$116,175 - $237,375•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for a Manager on the Global Trade team, within Deloitte Tax LLP's In Tax business. The role involves participating in engagements requiring regulatory analysis for a variety of entities and their affiliates. The individual will work with U.S. and multinational companies, understand national and international trade requirements, and align client trade functions with their business objectives. There is an opportunity to develop and pursue creative strategies using the latest technologies. The Global Trade practice advises U.S. and foreign multinational companies on global import and export strategies, compliance, and technology enablement. The team is composed of attorneys, operations experts, technology specialists, customs brokers, auditors, and trade management professionals who help importers and exporters achieve worldwide compliance and realize efficiencies and advantages in their global supply chain. The group works with clients to assess and potentially automate their international trade management procedures within all major trading regions.

Requirements

Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2 – 3 days per week
5+ years of experience in Import, Export and/or Technology Enablement experience (operational, government, law firm, or consulting)
Bachelor’s degree in a legal, business or technology related field
Experience designing, implementing, and managing import/export compliance processes and internal controls
Experience leading and managing global project teams
Ability to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
One of the following active accreditations obtained: Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA; If not CPA eligible, and will not be performing regulatory work, must meet accreditation policy in member firm; If not CPA eligible, and will be performing regulatory work, must meet US accreditation policy, one of the other designations listed below based on role requirements and business approval: Licensed attorney, Enrolled Agent, Other Certifications: US Customhouse Broker's License, CUSECO (Certified U.S. Export Control Officer), Where applicable, non-US citizen qualifying credentials: Foreign equivalent of the above certifications, CUSICO (Certified US Import Compliance Officer), Professional Accreditation in EU Customs Law (post masters).

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree such as MST, MAcc, JD, or LLM
Foreign language skills or study abroad experience
Strong research, writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills
Familiarity with implementing and configuring trade management software such as SAP GTS, Oracle GTM, etc., to manage import/export compliance
Project management experience indicating strong organizational, data management, project planning, project execution, and people skills
Business management and financial leadership experience indicating strong ability to plan and manage budgets, financials, and operations
Ability to proactively develop internal and external relationships and effectively speak to import/export/technology matters in relation to global trade
Detail-oriented and a self-starter with the ability to effectively handle multiple, competing priorities
Significant experience in using PowerPoint, MS Project, Access, Excel, and/or Visio
SAP SD/MM Certifications

Responsibilities

Helping companies manage global compliance requirements and realize efficiencies in their global supply chain.
Advising U.S. and foreign multinational companies on global import and export strategies and compliance.
Working with clients to assess and deploy technology solutions to enable international trade management operations.
Supervising assignments by the Global Trade professionals serving as Consultants and Senior Consultants.
Developing and motivating the engagement staff by providing them with leadership, counselling, and career guidance.
Assisting Partners, Principals, and Directors with day-to-day operations of practice.