Job Description
Join Fresno's dynamic Finance Department as a Pension Plan Administrator and play a critical role in managing our city's retirement benefits. This urgent opening offers an opportunity to work with California's premier public pension plans while enjoying comprehensive benefits including a CalPERS retirement plan, health insurance, and paid leave. We seek a detail-oriented professional passionate about fiscal responsibility and public service excellence.
Responsibilities
- Administer CalPERS pension plans including eligibility verification, benefit calculations, and retirement processing
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for pension fund stakeholders
- Conduct compliance audits ensuring adherence to ERISA, GASB, and California pension regulations
- Manage participant communications including retirement counseling, plan materials, and benefit inquiries
- Collaborate with investment teams to monitor fund performance and actuarial projections
- Develop and implement pension policies aligned with city objectives and legal requirements
- Lead system upgrades for pension administration software and data management
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field
- 3+ years of pension administration experience with public sector or CalPERS systems
- Strong knowledge of ERISA, GASB 68, and California pension regulations
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, SQL, and pension administration software (e.g., PeopleAdmin)
- Valid California CPA designation or SPHR certification preferred
- Experience with fiduciary responsibilities and pension fund accounting
- Excellent analytical skills with attention to complex financial details
- Clear communication abilities for presenting technical concepts to diverse audiences