altius talent freight forwarding recruitmentBrooklyn, NY
LCB Compliance Manager
LCB Compliance Manager
LCB Compliance Manager
altius talent freight forwarding recruitmentBrooklyn, NY
3 days ago
Freight Transportation ArrangementAll Other Support Activities for TransportationProcess, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services
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Location & Job Type: Queens, NY | Full-Time
Company Overview:
Altius Talent is partnering with an established international freight forwarding and customs brokerage firm supporting importers and exporters across a range of industries. The company is known for its strong compliance culture, hands-on service, and long-standing client relationships.
Position Overview:
The LCB Compliance Manager will lead the company's customs compliance program, ensuring all brokerage activity meets CBP and Partner Government Agency requirements. This role serves as the internal authority on trade compliance, overseeing entry quality, supervising the brokerage team, and advising both staff and clients on regulatory matters. The ideal candidate is a licensed customs broker with deep technical expertise, sound judgment, and the leadership skills to strengthen processes and mentor a team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain, and enforce the company's customs compliance policies and procedures in line with 19 CFR Part 111 and CBP reasonable care standards
- Provide responsible supervision and control over brokerage operations, including entry writers, filers, and support staff
- Conduct regular internal audits of entries covering HTS classification, valuation, country of origin, and duty and fee accuracy
- Review and approve complex or high-risk entries, and guide the team on difficult classification, valuation, and trade program questions
- Oversee the preparation and filing of post summary corrections, protests, and prior disclosures as needed
- Manage responses to CBP inquiries and enforcement actions, including CF-28 and CF-29 requests, notices of action, liquidated damages, and penalty cases
- Monitor and communicate changes in tariffs and trade regulations, including Section 301/232 duties, AD/CVD, and forced labor requirements
- Ensure proper filing and compliance with PGA requirements such as FDA, USDA, EPA, and CPSCOversee power of attorney management, recordkeeping, and document retention in accordance with CBP requirements
- Maintain broker license requirements, including triennial status reporting and continuing regulatory obligations
- Design and deliver compliance training for internal teams and clients
- Advise clients on compliance risks, best practices, duty-saving opportunities, and audit readiness
- Use ACE reports and data tools to identify trends, errors, and areas for process improvement
- Partner with operations, customer service, and management to align compliance objectives with business goals
- Key Skills & Qualifications
- Active U.S. Customs Broker License (LCB) required 5+ years of customs brokerage experience, including 2+ years in a compliance, supervisory, or management capacity
- Expert knowledge of HTS classification, valuation, country of origin, and U.S. import regulations
- Strong working knowledge of ACE and brokerage software (CargoWise preferred)
- Experience handling CBP penalties, audits, protests, and prior disclosures
- Familiarity with PGA requirements, FTAs, and special duty programs
- Proven ability to lead, train, and develop a team
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex regulations clearly
- Knowledge of the New York/New Jersey trade community is a plus
- What's on Offer
- Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Stable company with a strong industry reputation
- Leadership role with real influence over compliance strategy
- Opportunities for growth and professional development
- Collaborative team environment in the Queens area
Interested? Reach out to Altius Talent to learn more or to be considered for this opportunity.
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Level
Senior
Location
Brooklyn, NY
Occupation
Compliance Managers
Industry
Freight Transportation Arrangement
Posted
3 days ago