EY
Indirect Tax-Global Trade Operations-Senior Manager
EY, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Indirect Tax-Global Trade Operations-Senior Manager
Join EY’s Global Trade practice as a Senior Manager and lead our U.S. duty drawback program. You will manage end‑to‑end drawback programs, develop client relationships, and drive growth of the service offering.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee end‑to‑end drawback programs: opportunity assessments, scoping, data diagnostics, rule mapping, claim build, filings, and accelerated payment readiness.
Interpret and apply 19 CFR Part 190 (TFTEA), including substitution standards, manufacturing drawback, unused/returned merchandise, rejected merchandise, and waste/by‑product treatment.
Design methodology for commercial interchangeability and substitution under TFTEA; establish defensible correlation across HTS classifications, specifications, and supply chain documentation.
Architect data models linking import entries (CBP/ACE) to exports (AES), bills of materials, production records, inventory movements, and sales—ensuring auditability and chain‑of‑custody.
Manage claim calculations, duty/tax/fee components (including MPF, HMF where applicable), timelines, and retroactive lookback periods; oversee reconciliation and prior disclosure strategies when appropriate.
Prepare clients for CBP audits, exams, and desk reviews; draft and review technical memos, legal/regulatory interpretations, and internal controls documentation.
Drive process automation (e.g., Alteryx/SQL/Python), dashboards (Power BI/Tableau), and ACE data extraction workflows to improve accuracy and throughput.
Partner with industry teams (Consumer, Retail, Industrials, Automotive, Life Sciences, Technology, Chemicals) to tailor sector‑specific methodologies and develop thought leadership and solution collateral.
Lead pursuits: discovery, proposal writing, oral presentations, scoping, and contracting; meet or exceed bookings, margin, and utilization targets.
Build and mentor a diverse team of customs professionals, data analysts, and project managers; set performance expectations and coach for growth.
Implement delivery standards (PMO discipline, QA/QC, documentation, knowledge management) and reusable assets to enable scale.
Establish robust internal controls for drawback programs: data governance, segregation of duties, exception handling, and version control.
Conduct pre‑filing reviews, root‑cause analysis on claim denials, and remediation plans; maintain a risk register and issue log.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and either a JD, CPA or a U.S. Customs broker license.
Approximately 10 or more years of related experience in industry, a professional services firm, a Fortune 500 company or a major importer or exporter.
Deep technical knowledge of global customs, import and export topics; such as valuation, classification, country of origin, free‑trade agreements, export controls, licensing, trade sanctions, etc.
Travel is likely to be required; percentage will depend on location, skill set and individual projects.
Experience in professional services together with the ability to listen to a client’s needs and develop a value proposition to expand new business.
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.
Foreign language capabilities encouraged.
What We Offer You Earn a competitive total rewards package including medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Work in a flexible environment and join EY’s hybrid model that balances in‑person collaboration with remote flexibility.
Legal and Equal Employment Opportunity Statements EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.
EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance applying online or a workplace accommodation, please contact EY’s Talent Shared Services Team.
For those living in California, please click here for additional information.
EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
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Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee end‑to‑end drawback programs: opportunity assessments, scoping, data diagnostics, rule mapping, claim build, filings, and accelerated payment readiness.
Interpret and apply 19 CFR Part 190 (TFTEA), including substitution standards, manufacturing drawback, unused/returned merchandise, rejected merchandise, and waste/by‑product treatment.
Design methodology for commercial interchangeability and substitution under TFTEA; establish defensible correlation across HTS classifications, specifications, and supply chain documentation.
Architect data models linking import entries (CBP/ACE) to exports (AES), bills of materials, production records, inventory movements, and sales—ensuring auditability and chain‑of‑custody.
Manage claim calculations, duty/tax/fee components (including MPF, HMF where applicable), timelines, and retroactive lookback periods; oversee reconciliation and prior disclosure strategies when appropriate.
Prepare clients for CBP audits, exams, and desk reviews; draft and review technical memos, legal/regulatory interpretations, and internal controls documentation.
Drive process automation (e.g., Alteryx/SQL/Python), dashboards (Power BI/Tableau), and ACE data extraction workflows to improve accuracy and throughput.
Partner with industry teams (Consumer, Retail, Industrials, Automotive, Life Sciences, Technology, Chemicals) to tailor sector‑specific methodologies and develop thought leadership and solution collateral.
Lead pursuits: discovery, proposal writing, oral presentations, scoping, and contracting; meet or exceed bookings, margin, and utilization targets.
Build and mentor a diverse team of customs professionals, data analysts, and project managers; set performance expectations and coach for growth.
Implement delivery standards (PMO discipline, QA/QC, documentation, knowledge management) and reusable assets to enable scale.
Establish robust internal controls for drawback programs: data governance, segregation of duties, exception handling, and version control.
Conduct pre‑filing reviews, root‑cause analysis on claim denials, and remediation plans; maintain a risk register and issue log.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and either a JD, CPA or a U.S. Customs broker license.
Approximately 10 or more years of related experience in industry, a professional services firm, a Fortune 500 company or a major importer or exporter.
Deep technical knowledge of global customs, import and export topics; such as valuation, classification, country of origin, free‑trade agreements, export controls, licensing, trade sanctions, etc.
Travel is likely to be required; percentage will depend on location, skill set and individual projects.
Experience in professional services together with the ability to listen to a client’s needs and develop a value proposition to expand new business.
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.
Foreign language capabilities encouraged.
What We Offer You Earn a competitive total rewards package including medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Work in a flexible environment and join EY’s hybrid model that balances in‑person collaboration with remote flexibility.
Legal and Equal Employment Opportunity Statements EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.
EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance applying online or a workplace accommodation, please contact EY’s Talent Shared Services Team.
For those living in California, please click here for additional information.
EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
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