Transfer Pricing, Customs and International Trade, Director

PwC South Africa; Toronto; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

PwC Canada’s Transfer Pricing & Customs practice provides opportunities to advise multinational clients on cross-border tax, trade and financing matters. You’ll focus on customs and international trade advisory, including valuation, tariff classification, trade compliance and duty optimization.

You will lead strategic projects, oversee multiple engagements, coach staff, and build strong client relationships while ensuring high-quality, timely delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience in customs and international trade advisory in a consulting firm.
• Certifications such as CCS, CTCS, CES are assets or relevant advanced degrees.
• Deep knowledge of customs laws, trade agreements, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in business development and client engagement.
• Strong communication and executive presence.
• Collaborative mindset and technology-forward problem solving.

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
• Coach and develop team members with clear direction on customs and trade advisory work
• Serve as the go-to expert for complex customs and trade compliance issues
• Collaborate with PwC tax, valuation and international network teams to deliver integrated advice
• Contribute to business development by identifying client needs and supporting proposals
• Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct

Skills

Customs advisory

Trade compliance

Project leadership

Client relations

French language (Quebec)

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Certifications CCS/CTCS/CES (asset)

Job description

Line of Service

Tax Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Transfer Pricing Management Level Director

Job Description & Summary

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.

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

What you’ll bring

• Extensive hands‑on experience in customs and international trade advisory in a consulting firm
• Recognized certifications (e.g., CCS, CTCS, CES) are an asset or relevant advanced degrees
• 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

When applying to a Quebec based opportunity, fluency in French is required. Outside of Quebec, fluency in French is an asset.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $152,200 - $202,000. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centers. Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.

Why you’ll love PwC

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life.

Education

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Required Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS), Business Tax, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Consolidated Tax Returns, Corporate Structuring, Creativity, Economic Translation, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Modeling, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Structuring, Inclusion, Influence, Innovation, Intellectual Curiosity, International Taxation, Learning Agility, Legal Document Review, + 23 more

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Work Visa Sponsorship

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No

Government Clearance Requirements

Government Clearance Required? No

Job Posting End Date

We’re committed to providing accommodation throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.