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Global Customs and Trade Advisory, Sr Manager

Baker Tilly · Madison, WI · Remote available · $179,850–$340,970 a year · Full time

Posted Aug 10, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you found a compliance error that meant the client owed money. How did you advise them?

What they are checking: Whether they handle prior disclosures and bad news with honesty and good judgment.

How do you find and win new customs and trade clients as a senior manager?

What they are checking: Whether they can contribute to business development, which this level of role requires.

How do you develop the managers and seniors on your team?

What they are checking: Whether they invest in their people and build a team that can handle more of the work.

What would you do

A client wants to change a product's country of origin to avoid tariffs. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they separate lawful planning from evasion and protect the client and firm from serious penalties.

How do you work with a client's tax, supply chain and legal teams on a trade project?

What they are checking: Whether they coordinate across functions that each own part of the import process.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd determine the correct HTS classification for a complex product.

What they are checking: Whether they apply the General Rules of Interpretation and research rulings rather than guessing a code.

How have you helped clients respond to recent tariff changes, like Section 301 or Section 232 duties?

What they are checking: Whether they turn tariff policy into practical savings or risk reduction for real clients.

How would you set up a customs compliance review for an importer that has never had one?

What they are checking: Whether they can assess classification, valuation, origin and recordkeeping in a structured way.

How do you evaluate whether a product qualifies for USMCA or another free trade agreement?

What they are checking: Whether they understand rules of origin and the documentation that supports a preference claim.

What do you know about duty drawback or foreign trade zones, and when would you recommend them?

What they are checking: Whether they know the main duty-saving programs and can judge when the effort pays off.

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The full job description

As published by Baker Tilly.

Overview Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring. Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law. Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system. Job Description: Global Trade Management, Sr Manager Baker Tilly is hiring on our Global Trade Management team at the Sr Manager level. In this role, you will serve as a firmwide resource for Global Custom & Trade related matters and will be exposed to a wide range of issues and projects. You will use your experience and technical knowledge to bring value to clients and manage risks related to global trade matters with a specific focus on customs and tariffs. You will be a driver of growth to launch this practice for Baker Tilly and have a huge opportunity to build a book and step into leadership. You will enjoy this role if you: • Are a self-starter who likes working independently • Are a strong technical specialist who enjoys learning new concepts and proactively monitoring new tax technical and procedural developments • Are an analytical problem solver eager to understand the client’s business and tax needs and assist in developing practical solutions tailored to the client’s situation • Enjoy live interaction and consultations with clients and colleagues • Bring value to clients and manager risks related to global trade matters. • You want to be part of a firm that values specialty tax practices and is invested in your success, providing the resources and support for you to grow now, for tomorrow. Responsibilities: • Identify and build customs and trade opportunities both internally and externally. • Advise U.S. and foreign companies on global import and export strategies and compliance. • Build up the Customs & Trade brand in the market. • Manage successful delivery and implementation of projects. • Prepare responses to client queries by undertaking customs and or excise technical research. • Advise clients on global trade advisory needs and global compliance requirements. • Develop and executive strategies to manage duty costs and risk of global trade, improve international trade compliance and increase the operational effectiveness of supply chains. • Staying current on global trade developments and work to develop new and innovative service offerings. • Assist in new business development while sustaining excellent client service by networking within and outside the firm. Minimum Qualifications: • 4-year degree • 8 years professional experience Preferred Qualifications: • Master’s or advanced degree preferred. • U.S. Customs Broker License preferred. • Practical knowledge of import and export processes, trade procedures and documentation. • At least 8 years of experience in either public service, consulting or advisory background, supply chain and logistics role with a focus on international trade, customs and excise. • Client focused. • Experience with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Bureau of Industry and Security, Office of Foreign Assets Control or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. • Technical knowledge of global customs, import and export topics such as valuation, classification, county of origin, free-trade agreement, export controls, licensing, trade sanctions, etc. • Strong background, experience and appreciation of International Trade, Trade Policy and International Relations. • 10-15+ years of leading teams and/or projects. • Ability to lead and supervise others, provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning in order to stay current regarding applicable strategies, see the "big picture" as well as the details, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment, and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of projects. • Eligibility to work in the U.S., without sponsorship, highly preferred. The US National pay rate range for this job position is $179,850-$340,970. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees. #LI-JM3 #LI-hybrid

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