Overview In this role you will lead administration and financial operations for a nonprofit's multi-state retirement, pension, and benefits programs. You will oversee accounting, budgeting, compliance, and audits, ensuring GAAP adherence and ERISA compliance. You will mentor department leaders, drive cross-functional collaboration, and report program performance to senior leadership and boards. The position offers influence over plan design changes, trust administration, and multi-state rollouts, aligning operations with the organization's mission and governance standards. This is a strategic, people-centric leadership role that shapes program administration and regulatory compliance at scale.
Compensation / Benefits- 2 Weeks of PTO/Vacation
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Time
- Employer Paid HMO Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Employer Paid 401(k) (after your first year)
Responsibilities- Provide strategic leadership and operational management for retirement, pension, and benefits programs across multiple states
- Oversee department operations and financial administration
- Oversee financial department activities including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and audit preparation in accordance with GAAP
- Ensure compliance with ERISA, federal and state regulations, and plan documents; coordinate legal and regulatory reviews as needed
- Listen to and mentor department leaders, establish performance objectives, and build cross-functional team capabilities
- Prepare and present data-driven program performance, financial status, and risk reports to senior leadership and governing boards
- Lead complex projects including plan design changes, trust administration updates, and multi-state rollouts
Key requirements- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- 5+ years of experience managing benefits for nonprofit organizations, pension, or retirement programs with accounting responsibilities
- Demonstrated leadership in Accounting and GAAP, including financial statement preparation and audit support
- Experience with unionized workforces and acting as liaison during collective bargaining and contract implementation
- Strong knowledge of ERISA, pension plan administration, trust management, and regulatory compliance
- Experience in multi-state program management and handling different state laws and reporting requirements
- Solid finance and operations skills with budgeting, forecasting, and performance measurement
- people person
- team-oriented
- mentoring leadership
- GAAP
- ERISA
- pension plan administration
