Manager, Retirement Plans & Benefits

Alvarez & Marsal Deutschland GmbH; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager-level professional to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on consulting for qualified retirement plans, where you will provide expertise on plan design and compliance, conduct complex testing, and assist clients with IRS submissions. You will thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment that values teamwork and individual contributions. With a commitment to professional development and a culture that promotes inclusivity, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact while enjoying a supportive workplace. If you are a motivated self-starter with a passion for consulting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Healthcare Plans

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience with qualified retirement plans.
• Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced degrees preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide consulting expertise on retirement plans and compliance.
• Conduct nondiscrimination testing for qualified plans.
• Assist in compliance issue identification and corrections.

Skills

Consulting Expertise

Tax Research

Compliance Knowledge

Research and Writing Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Juris Doctor

Masters in Tax

Licensed CPA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Manager, Retirement Plan and Benefits Consultant

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

The Compensation and Benefits group provides a full range of compensation and benefit services and solutions including: Internal Revenue Code compliance for retirement plans and executive compensation, M&A, due diligence, operational reviews and enhancements, and compensation benchmarking analysis.

How you will contribute

This firm is seeking an ambitious, career-driven Manager-level professional who is looking for an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment where teamwork is an integral part of our everyday practice. As part of the team, you will be responsible for work on a variety of consulting projects focusing on qualified retirement plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide consulting expertise to clients on matters such as plan design, merger and acquisition activity, fiduciary responsibility, and operational compliance.
• Conduct complex nondiscrimination testing for qualified retirement plans, including issues related to complex controlled groups with multiple qualified plans.
• Assist in the identification of compliance issues in qualified retirement plans, calculate corrections and draft submissions for the IRS and DOL correction programs.
• Perform tax research and draft summaries of conclusions.
• Review the calculations and work product of peers for accuracy and reasonableness, serving as a thorough reviewer of data and results, and draft correspondence to clients.
• Interpreting and applying laws, regulations, judicial precedent and other guidance.
• Draft memoranda detailing the application of complex tax and ERISA provisions.
• Review work of project team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Juris Doctor, Masters in Tax, licensed CPA, or specialty compensation and benefits certification preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience working with technical issues regarding qualified retirement plans.
• Experience in a management role.
• Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Office applications, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Highly motivated self-starter.
• Must be able to take active role as part of a team.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Strong ability to explain complicated concepts in an understandable manner to a variety of audiences.
• Capacity to learn quickly and willingness to try new things.
• Flexibility to engage concurrently on multiple complex projects.

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined periodically as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) retirement savings plan from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type.

The annual base salary range is $110,000 - $140,000, commensurate with experience. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.

Diversity & Inclusion

A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws.