Ensure compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection laws and regulations in the areas of customs valuation reporting
Lead QA / data integrity work in partnership with key cross functional partners (e.g. Tax, Corporate Accounting, Operations Controller Team, Supply Chain)
Lead scenario planning and modeling collaboratively with key stakeholders to identify tariff costs of various levels of the supply chain that will contribute to production planning decisions
Develop opportunities to utilize technology and enhance existing processes related to declaring and reporting final customs values through the reconciliation process
Develop and manage the program governance and controls for key trade program strategies for AbbVie
Primary SME on the review of contracts to determine potential customs valuation considerations (e.g., royalties)
Manage resource(s) supporting the existing customs valuation processes and strategies
Participate in governance forums and interface with various levels of leadership
Advise and support cross-functional activities as new tariff regulations are enacted
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting, CPA or MBA a plus
Minimum [7+] years of leadership experience, including Operations / Supply Chain Finance
Proficiency in SAP (S4/Hana) module expertise particularly in Finance and Controlling and Materials Management
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint are essential
Strong financial acumen, including cost accounting principles and financial analysis
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with proven ability to make data-driven decisions
Demonstrated cross-functional leadership skills
Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to recognize opportunities to simplify processes and create efficiencies
Highly adaptable to new information and shifting priorities; demonstrated ability to multitask
Strong executive-ready communication skills
MBA or advanced degree
International or global work experience
Key Leadership Competencies:
Solid business judgment capable of driving a diverse organization to the right results with a focused, pragmatic approach
Builds strong cross-functional relationships with business partners and geographically dispersed team members to enable higher performance
Demonstrated "executive presence" and ability to represent team in a professional manner with Senior Leadership
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment; adaptable to last-minute changes in requirements or priorities
Advanced analytical and process diagnostic skills and the ability to get into the details, while also understanding and driving the full team to achieve results in line with the "big picture" objectives
Learns fast, grasps the 'essence' and can change course quickly
Ability to make solid decisions with minimal information
Conflict resolution capabilities, particularly in finding common ground for win/win solutions in a matrixed environment
Strong interpersonal skills - including written and oral communication skills
Ability to deliver feedback, recognizing strong performance, and also recognizing when corrective action would benefit individual and group performance with kindness
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amou
Benefits
Dental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time off
Additional Information
The Associate Director, Customs Valuation Compliance & Reporting, is a critical compliance role that actively partners across the enterprise and leads the operations and strategic design of the end-to-end customs valuation and reconciliation process. Responsibilities include leading the financial planning and reporting of customs tariff impact to AbbVie's imports (primarily focused on the Americas region) by conducting relevant variance analyses, scenario modeling and developing executive-ready reports; leading customs valuation initiatives in collaboration with stakeholders from other departments; and ensuring accuracy and predictability of tariff costs and other customs reporting metrics.
Abbvie · North Chicago, IL