Remote Senior Regulatory Compliance Lead - Retirement Plans

Ascensus; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport, an Ascensus company, delivers retirement plan compliance and consulting services to sponsors and advisors. The role focuses on ensuring plans stay tax-qualified and compliant with IRS/DOL requirements, handling complex testing and reporting tasks.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in third-party plan administration, ASPPA RPF-1/RPF-2, and strong Excel skills, with experience in recordkeeping systems and client service. Heavy emphasis on accuracy, response quality, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• ~8 years of progressive plan experience in third party administration environment required.
• Successful completion of the ASPPA (RPF-1 & RPF-2 exams) designation and demonstrates knowledge in areas of controlled groups, cross testing, catch-up contributions and other current technical topics.
• Advanced knowledge of retirement plan tax law (ERISA) including Revenue Code sections 401(a)(4), 416, 414(b)-(n), and related topics.
• Strong MS Office skills to include Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and/or reviews non-discrimination tests, top-heavy tests, and 415 annual addition tests for complex plans.
• Ensures that assigned plans remain tax qualified by meeting IRS and DOL reporting and testing requirements.
• Maintains client databases and enters changes into recordkeeping software; completes testing and quality control audits.
• Submits Form 5500 packages and financial reports for review and submission to clients and agencies.
• Allocates employer contributions based on plan provisions and submits for approval.
• Collaborates with Relationship Managers to coordinate year-end processing and client communications.

Skills

Analytical Thinker

Team Player

Communication Skills

Creative Problem Solver

Education

ASPPA RPF-1 & RPF-2

Bachelor’s degree in business

Tools

Excel

Recordkeeping Software

Job description

Newport, an Ascensus company, delivers retirement plan compliance and consulting services to sponsors and advisors. The role focuses on ensuring plans stay tax-qualified and compliant with IRS/DOL requirements, handling complex testing and reporting tasks.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in third-party plan administration, ASPPA RPF-1/RPF-2, and strong Excel skills, with experience in recordkeeping systems and client service. Heavy emphasis on accuracy, response quality, and process improvements.