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Global Customs & Trade Advisory, Sr Consultant

Baker Tilly · Madison, WI · Remote available · $84,000–$164,300 a year · Full time

Posted Aug 18, 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 trade compliance issue that the client did not know about.

What they are checking: Whether they dig deep enough in reviews to surface real risk, not just check boxes.

How do you keep up with frequent changes in tariffs and trade rules?

What they are checking: Whether they have reliable habits to stay current in a field that changes quickly.

Tell me about a time you guided a junior consultant through a classification or valuation question.

What they are checking: Whether a senior consultant can teach and review others, not just do the work alone.

What would you do

A client discovers they have been undervaluing imports for two years. What do you advise?

What they are checking: Knowledge of prior disclosure and how to help a client correct an error while limiting penalties.

A client wants a quick answer on a free trade agreement claim under USMCA. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they balance responsiveness with the care rules of origin really require.

About the work

Walk me through how you would determine the correct HTS classification for a product with several components.

What they are checking: Whether they can apply the General Rules of Interpretation and document a defensible answer.

How do Section 301 and Section 232 tariffs affect a client's sourcing decisions?

What they are checking: Whether they understand current trade measures and their real cost impact on importers.

What is the difference between first sale valuation and transaction value, and when can it help a client?

What they are checking: Whether they know a real duty-saving tool and its documentation burden.

How would you explain duty drawback to a client who has never claimed it?

What they are checking: Whether they can identify savings opportunities and explain them simply.

How do you review a client's import data from ACE to spot problems?

What they are checking: Comfort with customs data and analysis, which drives most trade advisory findings.

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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, Senior Consultant The Senior Consultant plays a key role in reviewing compliance work, identifying risks, and supporting the delivery of complex customs compliance projects. You will oversee staff outputs, validate audit findings, draft technical language, and help shape compliance recommendations for clients. This role supports managers on risk evaluation, technical interpretations, and ensuring that client compliance programs are defensible, well‑documented, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Key Responsibilities • Review compliance work prepared by staff, ensuring accuracy and defensibility. • Lead portions of customs compliance audits, including risk identification and issue assessment. • Validate data reconciliations, anomalies, and import compliance findings. • Ensure accurate statute of limitations tracking and deadline management for audits and corrections. • Draft technical language for CF28/CF29 responses, compliance position statements, and audit narratives. • Identify gaps in documentation, classification, valuation, or tariff application. • Coordinate workflow across multiple audit or compliance review projects. • Prepare structured findings summaries and support managers in presenting results to clients. • Maintain high documentation standards, version control, and organized audit workpapers. • Support the development of client compliance programs, internal controls, and process improvements. • Provide mentorship and guidance to consultants and analysts. Minimum Qualifications: • 4-year degree • 3 years professional experience Preferred Qualifications: • 2–4+ years in customs compliance, trade advisory, brokerage, or importing roles. • LCB or CCS preferred • Strong working knowledge of customs regulations, tariff frameworks, and compliance requirements. • Ability to identify and explain compliance risks clearly and logically. • High accuracy in reviewing technical work. • Strong analytical skills. • Ability to draft clear, technically sound compliance narratives or responses. • Proficiency with Excel and large‑dataset analysis. • Strong communication skills—both written and verbal. • Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines simultaneously. • Experience with CBP audits, focused assessments, internal audits, or compliance reviews. • Familiarity with valuation risks (assists, royalties, transfer pricing interactions, First Sale). • Experience responding to CBP inquiries (CF28, CF29) or conducting classification/valuation reviews. The US National pay rate range for this job position is $84,000-$164,300. 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-Remote

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