Manager or Senior Manager, Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) - Trade & Customs

KPMG LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP's Trade and Customs practice seeks a Manager or Senior Manager, FTZ, to advise clients on FTZ implementation, operations and compliance. You will lead engagements, mentor staff, and ensure accurate regulatory adherence in complex matters.

Role requires five+ years FTZ experience, a Bachelor's or Master's degree and relevant credentials like LCB or CCS. Proficiency in FTZ processes and Excel/Access, travel flexibility, and ability to work in the U.S. are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of recent experience in trade compliance, FTZ focus.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree required; licensed customs credentials preferred.
• Strong FTZ knowledge, PGA reporting, and import/export regulations; Excel/Access skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on FTZ implementation, operations, and compliance.
• Conduct quality reviews of trade compliance tasks and processes.
• Lead and manage project engagements, including team oversight.
• Mentor delivery center staff and interns on FTZ services.
• Guide clients on CBP and agency requirements for FTZ transactions.
• Monitor project timelines and budgets and maintain client communication.

Skills

Trade compliance aptitude

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in related field

Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or equivalent credentials

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

KPMG is currently seeking a Manager or Senior Manager, Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) to join our Trade and Customs practice.

Responsibilities:

• Advise clients across various industries on Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) implementation, operations, and compliance matters
• Conduct quality reviews of trade compliance tasks and processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulations
• Lead and manage project engagements, including team assembly, oversight of work, and full engagement responsibilities
• Support the development, training, and mentorship of delivery center staff and interns as part of the FTZ service team
• Guide clients on U.S. Customs and Border Protection and participating government agency requirements for FTZ import, entry, and export transactions
• Monitor project timelines and budgets, maintain active client communication
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG’s respectful and courteous work environment

Additional Responsibility for Senior Manager:

• Manage risk, financial performance, and identify new business opportunities
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of recent experience in trade compliance, with a focus on FTZ solutions and consulting
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university; Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) issued by U.S customs and Border Protection, CUSICO (Certified U.S. Import Compliance Officer), CUSECO (Certified U.S Export Compliance Officer), Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) certification issued by the National Custom Broker and Forwarder Associate of America, in addition to other on KPMG’s approved credential listing; any individual who does not possess at least one of the approved designations/credentials when their employment commences, has one year from their date of hire to obtain at least one of the approved designations/credentials; should you like to see the complete list of currently approved designations/credentials for the hiring practice/service line, your recruiter can provide you with that list
• Comprehensive working knowledge of FTZ processes, compliance activities, PGA reporting, and import/export regulations (for example: Harmonized Tariff Schedule, customs federal regulations, free trade agreements, entry, valuation, and compliance methods); experience with FTZ Inventory Control and Recordkeeping Systems and/or FTZ processing preferred. Exceptional and in-depth experience with U.S import and export control regulations with the ability to address complex matters, practical and operational advice and solutions
• Strong technical and analytical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access for import/export data review
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for US work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

Additional qualifications for Senior Manager:

• Minimum eight years of recent experience in trade compliance, with a focus on FTZ solutions and consulting
• Demonstrated client development and management success preferred