Contributions Compliance Manager, SEIU Benefits Fund

Job Title: Contributions Compliance Manager 

Grade: E

Purpose:

The Contributions Compliance Manager ensures that all contributions to the defined benefit plans (US and Canada) administered by the SEIU Benefits Funds are in compliance with contribution requirements of the plans, ERISA, the IRC, relevant collective bargaining agreements, and other governing documents. This position oversees the collection, posting and reconciliation of all employer contributions and is responsible for the reporting and collection of delinquencies. This position also oversees the collection and compliance of all collective bargaining agreements and participation agreements that require contributions to the plans.

Primary Responsibilities: 

Oversee all functions and responsibilities of the Assistant Contributions Compliance Manager

Oversee the tracking, posting, and collection of contribution and ensure that the contributions are properly credited to employer and participants’ accounts, working directly with Legal Counsel as needed

Oversee and monitor the collection of collective bargaining agreements and participation agreements and ensure that the negotiated language is in compliance with legislative requirements and Plan rules, working directly with Legal Counsel as needed

Handle all matters relating to withdrawal liability

Monitor, create and provide reports to the Executive Director and the Trustees 

Handle all matters related to non-discrimination testing

Travel to employer or local union sites when necessary to make presentations on pension funds or to resolve collective bargaining issues

Oversee the preparation of the pension adjustments to be included on the T-4 Forms for the Canadian defined benefit plans

Oversee the collection, recording, and maintenance of participant and beneficiary information

Create and implement policies and procedures, as needed

Work with Fund actuaries to prepare reports for valuations and other matters

Work with the - Payroll Review Manager to oversee the tracking, posting, and collection of audit delinquencies and ensure that the delinquencies are properly credited to employer and participants’ accounts

Perform other duties as assigned in support of the SEIU Benefit Funds 

Direction and Decision Making:

This position reports to Assistant Executive Director and works independently.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or other related field, six (6) years of collections/compliance experience and four (4) years management experience or a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school with relevant experience. Or a combination of education and experience that would provide for the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Thorough knowledge of ERISA and relevant IRC sections

Knowledge of multi-employer pension plans

 to analyze reports and implement positive change

Ability to review, revise and implement processes to increase efficiencies of department operations

Well-developed interpersonal and communications skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Demonstrated leadership skills, ability to manage several staff members