401(k) Plan Administrator
cpsDenver (CO)
$75,000 - $85,000
ApplyAbout the role
DC Plan Administrator / Consultant Remote or Onsite | Compensation Commensurate with Experience An established, independent third-party administrator specializing in the administration and compliance of qualified retirement plans is seeking an experienced DC Plan Administrator/Consultant to join its team. Known for technical depth, long-term client relationships, and a collaborative culture, this firm goes beyond software output to truly understand the plans it administers — and values professionals who take pride in accuracy, client service, and continuous growth. This is a senior-level individual contributor role for a technically strong, detail-oriented professional ready to own a book of business and build lasting client relationships.
What You'll Do:
- Serve as primary point of contact for an assigned book of qualified retirement plan clients, including sponsors, advisors, CPAs, and recordkeeping partners
- Handle full-cycle annual plan administration — census review, eligibility, valuation, compliance testing, and year-end deliverables
- Perform ADP/ACP, 401(a)(4), 410(b), top-heavy, 402(g), and 415 testing
- Calculate employer contributions across pro-rata, permitted disparity, and new comparability/cross-testing formulas
- Prepare and file Form 5500 and related schedules, coordinating with auditors on large plan filings
- Review loan and distribution requests, including hardship withdrawals, RMDs, and QDROsInterpret plan documents and review amendments/restatements
- Identify operational failures and recommend corrections via EPCRS (SCP/VCP)
- Support plan terminations and issue required participant notices (Safe Harbor, SAR, Fee Disclosure, Blackout)
- Monitor legislative/regulatory changes to proactively advise clients
- What You Bring
- Minimum 3 years of A-to-Z, soup-to-nuts DC plan administration experienceStrong command of ADP/ACP, 401(a)(4), 410(b), top-heavy testing, and contribution allocation methods
- Working knowledge of ERISA, IRS, and DOL regulations
- Form 5500 preparation and filing experienceStrong plan document interpretation skills
- Excellent communication with sponsors, advisors, and CPAsStrong organizational skills managing multiple clients and deadlines
- Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office
- Ability to work independently in a fully remote setup
Nice to Have:
- FTWilliam or Pension
- Pro experienceDB or cash balance combo plan experienceMEP, PEP, or 403(b) experience
- Audited large plan experience
- What's Offered
- Remote or onsite flexibility
- Manageable, well-supported client caseload
- Competitive base salary based on experience and credentials
- Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, retirement
- Long-term stability with a firm that promotes from within
If you're a credentialed DC administrator looking for a stable, growth-minded team that values your expertise, we'd love to hear from you.
Salary Range $75,000 - $85,000
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