Director, Global Trade Tax

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage client engagements across global trade and customs, including customs compliance, tariff and duty mitigation, supply chain planning, and risk management.
• Advise clients on U.S. customs matters such as classification, valuation, country of origin, and related planning strategies; experience with first sale for export programs is highly valued.
• Serve as a primary client contact on assigned engagements, delivering clear, actionable, and executive‑ready advice.
• Oversee project teams, including scoping workplans, managing timelines and budgets, and reviewing deliverables for quality and consistency.
• Support business development efforts through proposal development, solution design, and participation in client discussions alongside senior leadership.
• Contribute to the evolution of the Global Trade platform by helping develop new offerings, tools, and internally scalable best practices.
• Mentor and coach junior team members, fostering technical growth and strong consulting habits.

Qualifications

• CPA or JD degree required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in global trade, customs, or international trade compliance or consulting in a public accounting or professional services environment.
• Licensed Customs Broker is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience leading client‑facing workstreams or engagements with increasing responsibility.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. customs and international trade regulations, including compliance frameworks and risk assessment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex trade issues into practical business guidance.
• Direct experience with first sale for export planning and implementation.
• Exposure to customs audits, enforcement actions, or the design and execution of compliance programs.
• Industry experience in sectors with complex global trade footprints (e.g., manufacturing, retail/consumer, industrials, pharmaceuticals, technology).

Benefits

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits including healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverage at rates that are periodically determined, as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Eligible employees receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) plan from Alvarez & Marsal. Additional paid time off includes vacation, personal days, 72 hours of sick time (prorated for part‑time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. Vacation and personal days vary based on tenure and role type.

The salary range for this role is $165,000 – $200,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. A discretionary bonus program is also offered based on individual and firm performance.

Equal Opportunity

It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws.