Retirement Business Analyst

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Making effective communication, a human right, accessible and achievable for all.

Cluster/Team: Finance Cluster / Budget and Pensions Team

Coach: Director, Budget & Pensions

Salary Range (Non-Negotiable): $114,754 - $127,504

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

The Retirement Business Analyst position is responsible for day-to-day administration of the Association's defined benefit (DB) (cash balance plan), 457 plan and defined contribution (DC) (401(k)) retirement plans.

• Responsible for the day-to-day administration of the retirement plans, including contribution/funding and distribution reconciliations, analyzing and ensuring plan design according to the Plan document
• Monitor, document, communicate and ensure the legal and regulatory compliance and requirements of the defined benefit plan (including cash balance feature), defined contribution plans, and 457b plan.
• Design and execute retirement planning education curriculum for retirement benefit orientation meetings and retirement education sessions for staff
• Maintain internal accounting and pension control schedules
• Participate in annual pension and financial audits
• Serve as a primary resource to design, prepare, and deliver key management reports
• Assist in the development and communication of guidelines, timelines and resources to support the association’s budget processes
• Perform and complete other projects assigned to meet business needs including ad hoc and routine reports and analysis to internal and external stakeholders

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business degree required
• 5-8 years of relevant business experience
• At least 2
  -5 years of experience with defined benefit (cash balance plan experience preferred) and defined contribution pension administration, and 457b plan
• Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS)-Retirement Plans Associate (RPA) a plus

• Familiarity with ERISA, DOL regulations and GAAP guidelines
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of accounting and budgeting
• Demonstrated ability to understand the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) and how it applies to pension plans
• Demonstrated ability to collect and analyze data from a variety of sources to inform decision-making
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with automated financial accounting systems
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and strong customer service skills
• Exceptional organizational skills; effective in prioritizing work and following through on commitments, including effective project management skills
• Strong mathematical, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• MS Office skills - Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint at an advanced level

EOE/minorities, women, persons with disabilities, veterans with disabilities and Vietnam veterans are encouraged to apply.

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for 247,000 members, certificate holders, and affiliates who are audiologists; speech-language pathologists; speech, language, and hearing scientists; audiology and speech-language pathology assistants; and students.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
2200 Research Blvd., Rockville, MD 20850
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