Direct managers and professional teams in the preparation of IRS Form 5500 and nondiscrimination testing for in-force clients of tax-exempt, Taft-Hartley, MEP, and qualified plans. Direct the team that handles domestic relations order (DRO) qualifications for in-force clients of their tax-exempt, governmental, 457, non-qualified, Taft-Hartley, MEP, and qualified plans.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide guidance and direction to staff to ensure timely, accurate service is given to clients through productivity management, employee development, and implementation of quality controls.  

  • Research and analyze new legislation/regulations to determine impact on current procedures. 

  • Revise/update/create procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with new laws. 

  • Ensure clients, for whom Company provides Form 5500 and nondiscrimination testing services, are provided services within the IRS-mandated deadlines. Ensure DROs are qualified based on the DOL requirements.

  • Review/analyze plan mergers and corporate acquisitions with respect to the impact focusing on nondiscrimination testing.

  • Provide key consulting resources to staff, colleague departments, sales staff, clients, advisors, and third-party administrators in situations that require a high degree of expertise and diplomacy

  • Interface with Legal to review unusual situations as necessary.

  • Work with client’s legal counsel for items pertaining to nondiscrimination testing.

  • Research items pertaining to Form 5500, nondiscrimination testing or QDROs using available resources, Internet and other technical resources.

  • Conduct presentations to clients, field and internal staff as appropriate.

  • Provide technical expertise on regulatory developments regarding Form 5500 and nondiscrimination testing issues. Ensure proper system modifications are made to accommodate new products/regulatory developments.

  • Lead special projects and committees.

  • Identify, plan, and direct the execution of both short- and long-term departmental goals.

  • Establish, maintain, and update business processes to ensure contract obligations are met; software delivery meets business requirements, and issue/problem resolution negotiated.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a business field or equivalent related work experience

  • Ten years of experience with defined contribution plans

  • Ten years of management experience

  • In-depth knowledge of Form 5500 and nondiscrimination testing software, recordkeeping, and associated administrative systems

  • In-depth understanding of Corporate administrative capabilities

  • Technical knowledge of ERISA, IRS, DOL, revenue procedures, notices, and current legislation.

  • Excellent written/oral communication and presentation skills to participant in sales and implementation process meetings

  • Strong mathematical, analytical, and research skills

  • Project management and time management skills

  • Advanced skills using MS Excel and Word

Working Conditions:

  • Office or hybrid office/remote environment

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Compensation:

The Salary for this position generally ranges between $115,000 - $135,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.

This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation in order to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.