Job Description
Join our elite public finance team in San Diego County! We're urgently seeking a Pension Plan Administrator to manage retirement benefits for government employees. This high-impact role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and direct involvement in safeguarding public sector retirement security. Work in a collaborative environment where your financial expertise shapes the future of public service.
Responsibilities
- Administer defined benefit pension plans including actuarial calculations, contribution modeling, and compliance reporting
- Manage participant communications and retirement counseling services for 5,000+ beneficiaries
- Oversee investment portfolio reconciliations and quarterly performance analysis
- Ensure adherence to ERISA, IRS, and CalPERS regulatory requirements
- Develop annual funding strategies and actuarial valuation reports
- Coordinate with external auditors and legal counsel for compliance reviews
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field
- 5+ years of pension plan administration experience in government sector
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Pension Actuary (ASA) designation preferred
- Advanced proficiency in pension administration software (e.g., Millennium, Ascensus)
- Deep knowledge of ERISA, IRS 401(a), and California Public Employee Retirement Systems
- Exceptional analytical skills with attention to complex financial regulations
- Strong written communication for participant education materials