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FuturePlan is the nation's largest third-party administrator (TPA) of retirement plans, partnering with advisors in all 50 states. FuturePlan delivers the best of both worlds : high-touch personalized service from local TPAs backed by the strength and security of a large national firm, Ascensus. Our roots go back decades, with nearly 30 outstanding legacy firms now joined together to deliver unmatched levels of service, innovation and expertise to a fast-growing client base from coast to coast. The FuturePlan team includes more than 500 credentialed plan professionals, 60 actuaries, and one of the industry's largest in-house ERISA teams. Learn more at FuturePlan.com.

Section 1 : Position Summary

Focused on the small-plan market, the candidate will review client deliverables for accuracy and compliance while managing their own case load of small-market DB plans. The actuary will handle their own valuation, administration, and compliance work, and will also review and sign a significant volume of work prepared by others. The role is responsible for maintaining service standards consistent with FuturePlan Lead Actuary expectations and organizational requirements. Serve as a subject-matter expert in small-market Defined Benefit, Cash Balance, and DB / DC Combo plans.

Section 2 : Job Functions, Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review, prepare and / or certify client projects and ensure accurate client deliverables including :
• Actuarial valuations and reports
• Benefit statements
• Plan documents, amendments, employee communications (SPDs, etc.)
• Work performed by other teams as necessary (e.g., Benefit calculations, Form 5500s and PBGC premium forms)
• IRS determination filings and PBGC (Form 500 series) termination submissions
• ASC 715 / 960
• Perform and review combined plan non-discrimination testing
• Answer technical questions posed by staff
• Research the Internal Revenue Code and other technical resources to resolve client issues
• Provide technical training for staff
• Provide back up to other teams as necessary
• Responsible for protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data held by Ascensus to ensure against unauthorized access, improper transmission, and / or unapproved disclosure of information that could result in harm to Ascensus or our clients.
• Our I-Client service philosophy and our Core Values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always® should be visible in your actions on a day to day basis showing your support of our organizational culture.
• Assist with other tasks and projects as assigned

Supervision

Section 3 : Experience, Skills, Knowledge Requirements

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