<p>Our client in the Westchester County, NY area has an opening for a Trade Compliance Manager to lead and optimize trade compliance operations within the organization. This is a Consulting to Potential Full-Time position that offers an excellent opportunity to design and manage comprehensive compliance frameworks. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of U.S. import regulations and demonstrate exceptional leadership and organizational skills.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and implement an effective import compliance program tailored to organizational needs, including updating manuals, procedures, and internal controls.</p><p>• Monitor and ensure adherence to trade regulations, including accurate classification, valuation, and country of origin determination for imported goods.</p><p>• Manage import documentation processes, including commercial invoices, packing lists, and customs entries, ensuring proper recordkeeping practices.</p><p>• Provide training and guidance to procurement, logistics, and finance teams to foster a culture of compliance across departments.</p><p>• Conduct audits and risk assessments to identify potential compliance issues and implement corrective actions.</p><p>• Collaborate with and oversee customs brokers and freight forwarders to ensure third-party compliance with company standards.</p><p>• Stay informed about changes in trade regulations and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders.</p><p>• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance compliance processes and mitigate risks.</p><p>• Evaluate and manage relationships with external vendors to ensure alignment with organizational compliance requirements.</p><p>• Support regulated industry operations through adherence to global trade policies.</p><p><br></p><p>If you are interested in this Trade Compliance Manager opening, please email your resume in a Word format to joseph.colagiacomo@roberthalf with the subject line: "Trade Compliance Manager"</p>
<p>We are looking for a highly organized and solutions-driven Trade Compliance Manager to build and lead our import compliance function. This role will play a key part in ensuring adherence to U.S. customs requirements, trade regulations, and internal controls while supporting operational efficiency. The right candidate brings hands-on compliance experience and enjoys creating structure, processes, and programs from the ground up.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>What You’ll Do</u></strong></p><p><strong>Build & Lead the Compliance Program</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and roll out a company-wide import compliance framework aligned with business operations</li><li>Create, update, and maintain policies, procedures, and internal controls related to trade compliance</li></ul><p><strong>Ensure Regulatory Accuracy</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee proper tariff classification, valuation, and country-of-origin determinations</li><li>Stay current on regulatory changes and advise internal teams on potential business impact</li></ul><p><strong>Manage Import Documentation</strong></p><ul><li>Review and maintain import records including invoices, packing lists, and customs filings</li><li>Ensure documentation retention meets regulatory requirements</li></ul><p><strong>Training & Cross-Functional Support</strong></p><ul><li>Design and deliver compliance training for procurement, logistics, finance, and related teams</li><li>Act as a resource across departments, reinforcing best practices and compliance awareness</li></ul><p><strong>Audit, Risk & Continuous Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Perform internal reviews to identify exposure areas and implement corrective actions</li><li>Drive ongoing improvements to reduce risk and strengthen controls</li></ul><p><strong>External Partner Management</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee relationships with customs brokers and freight partners</li><li>Hold third parties accountable to internal compliance standards</li></ul><p><strong>Reporting & Leadership Communication</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare compliance updates, metrics, and risk assessments for senior leadership</li><li>Serve as the main point of contact for customs inquiries and audits</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Job Title: </strong>Internal Audit Manager</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Based in Greater New Haven County - Flexible to hybrid work</p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> Full Time/Permanent Position</p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact</strong>: Sal Fiorillo - Sal.Fiorillo@Roberthalf</p><p><strong>Reference</strong>: SF0013391129</p><ul><li>Opportunity for <strong><em>growth within a Fortune 500, industry leader!</em></strong> They are a <strong>top performing company, most profitable in their industry & consistently outperforming their industry</strong>!</li><li>They have been <strong><em>doubling in size every 4-6 years! </em></strong></li></ul><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Design appropriate risk-based audit procedures and work plans to ensure the objectives of each audit are achieved</li><li>Interact with local staff and management at all levels to understand the business</li><li>Review and audit financial reporting and business processes managed by local finance and management teams</li><li>Identify processes weaknesses and/or areas of potential risk based audit procedures</li><li>Evaluate related action plans and process improvement opportunities with local management</li><li>Prepare and present final audit reports to local and senior management to discuss areas of risk identified, processes weaknesses, areas of risk, recommendation to mitigate that risk</li><li>Assist in special projects such as due diligence, acquisition integration, etc. as necessary</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field. Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA) preferred.</li><li>5+ years in public accounting or a combination of public accounting and manufacturing industry experience.</li><li>Big 4 or Large Regional audit firm experience is preferred.</li><li>Strong GAAP, SEC, SOX, and technical accounting knowledge</li></ul><p>If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume to Sal Fiorillo.</p><p>All inquiries are confidential. Please note at Robert Half we never present your background to a client company without your permission.</p>