Transfer Pricing, Customs and International Trade, Director

Pwc Canada•Toronto, ON

8d•CA$152,200 - CA$202,000

About The Position

A career within our Transfer Pricing & Customs practice will provide you with the opportunity to help multinational clients navigate complex cross-border tax, trade and financing matters. Our team advises clients on transfer pricing, customs valuation, intercompany financing, trade compliance and international tax planning, helping them achieve compliant, commercially sound outcomes aligned with evolving global regulatory expectations. In this role, you will focus on customs and international trade advisory, including customs valuation, tariff classification, trade compliance, duty optimization,, and trade facilitation. You will help clients structure their global supply chains efficiently, mitigate risks related to import and export activities, and resolve customs-related disputes, delivering strategic insights and practical solutions aligned with evolving regulatory requirements. Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm, you build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities. The opportunity As a Transfer Pricing Customs Director, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping clients address complex customs and international trade issues while delivering high-quality client service and practical, supportable recommendations. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Lead strategic customs and trade advisory projects for top-tier clients Design and optimize import compliance programs and duty savings strategies Oversee multiple client engagements, ensuring quality and timely delivery Guide, coach and develop team members by providing clear direction, technical guidance and timely feedback on customs and trade advisory work Serve as the go-to expert for complex customs and trade compliance issues Build and grow client relationships by understanding clients’ businesses, supply chain structures, trade compliance needs and broader commercial objectives Represent clients in regulatory discussions and customs audits Explore and embrace emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, and guide the team in incorporating these tools to enhance the quality and efficiency of client service delivery Collaborate with PwC tax, valuation and international network teams to deliver integrated advice on complex cross-border customs and trade issues Ensure technical excellence and alignment with client business goals Contribute to business development by identifying client needs, supporting proposals and helping market customs and trade advisory services to existing and prospective clients Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct

Requirements

Extensive hands-on experience in customs and international trade advisory in a consulting firm
Deep knowledge of customs laws, trade agreements, and regulatory frameworks
Adaptability and creativity in solving evolving trade challenges
Experience in business development and client engagement
Proven ability to manage complex projects and client relationships
Strong communication and presentation skills with executive presence
A collaborative mindset and technology first approach to problem solving

Nice To Haves

Recognized certifications (e.g., CCS, CTCS, CES) are an asset or relevant advanced degrees
Fluency in French is required for Quebec based opportunities. Outside of Quebec, fluency in French is an asset.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic customs and trade advisory projects for top-tier clients
Design and optimize import compliance programs and duty savings strategies
Oversee multiple client engagements, ensuring quality and timely delivery
Guide, coach and develop team members by providing clear direction, technical guidance and timely feedback on customs and trade advisory work
Serve as the go-to expert for complex customs and trade compliance issues
Build and grow client relationships by understanding clients’ businesses, supply chain structures, trade compliance needs and broader commercial objectives
Represent clients in regulatory discussions and customs audits
Explore and embrace emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, and guide the team in incorporating these tools to enhance the quality and efficiency of client service delivery
Collaborate with PwC tax, valuation and international network teams to deliver integrated advice on complex cross-border customs and trade issues
Ensure technical excellence and alignment with client business goals
Contribute to business development by identifying client needs, supporting proposals and helping market customs and trade advisory services to existing and prospective clients
Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct