Senior Manager, Customs & International Trade Services (Mandarin Speaking)

Putting people first, every day BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth. Your Opportunity BDO Canada's Indirect Tax practice is seeking a Mandarin-speaking Senior Manager to join our growing Customs and International Trade Services (CITS) team in Vancouver. This advisory-focused role will support complex tariff, origin, valuation, and trade remedy matters across a national client base. The successful candidate will work closely with a diverse client base, including organizations with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders, requiring professional fluency in both Mandarin and English. Your Responsibilities As part of BDO’s CITS team, you will: Advise clients on surtax/tariff exposure, customs compliance, and trade strategy across Canadian and U.S. regimes Analyze classification, valuation, origin, and trade remedy risks Develop defensible technical positions and draft advisory memoranda Lead and support clients through CBSA verifications, and dispute resolution matters Design and implement customs compliance frameworks and internal controls Communicate directly with clients and regulatory authorities Collaborate with tax, transfer pricing, and cross-border teams across Canada Contribute to practice development, knowledge management, and coaching of junior staff This role involves both technical analysis and client-facing advisory responsibilities. How do we define success for your role? 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The Senior Manager will advise clients on complex customs, tariff, and trade remedy matters while leading dispute resolution and compliance framework implementation. They will also contribute to practice development, mentor junior staff, and maintain strong relationships with a diverse, Mandarin-speaking client base.

Candidates must possess 5-7 years of experience in customs or international trade and hold a relevant university degree or diploma. Professional fluency in both Mandarin and English is mandatory, along with strong analytical skills and the ability to draft technical regulatory submissions.

• Comprehensive benefits • Flexible personal time off • Wellness initiatives reimbursement • Professional development opportunities

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• Customs advisory
• International trade compliance
• Tariff classification
• Valuation principles
• Trade remedy measures
• Mandarin
• English
• Regulatory dispute resolution
• Risk assessment
• Technical writing
• Client relationship management
• Compliance frameworks
• Internal controls
• Project management
• Rules Of Origin
• Transfer Pricing
• Analytical Thinking
• Time Off Management
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Artificial Intelligence
• Internal Controls
• Technical Analysis
• Mandarin Chinese
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Dispute Resolution
• English Language
• International Trade
• Innovation
• Indirect Tax
• Knowledge Management
• Memos
• Coaching
• Detail Oriented

• Consulting
• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Legal
• International Trade Manager
• Customs Broker
• Clearing and Forwarding Aents
• Customs Brokers
• Compliance Officers

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine