Your role.

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Lead and oversee a portfolio of complex consulting engagements.
• Act as a senior technical authority on qualified and nonqualified plan issues.
• Play a key role in shaping the team's technical standards, methodologies, and go-to-market strategies.
• Develop forward-thinking solutions that help clients optimize benefits strategy, enhance employee experience, and manage risk.
• Serve as a mentor and people leader, helping build the next generation of benefits consulting talent.

The qualifications.

• Bachelor's degree required; JD or advanced degree in tax, HR, or a related field preferred (or equivalent practical experience).
• 7-10+ years of progressive experience in qualified retirement plans or executive compensation programs- ideally within a professional services environment.
• Deep technical expertise in qualified and nonqualified plan design, including familiarity with IRC Sections 409A, 3121(v), 457, 280G, 162(m), 4960, 401(a), 401(k), and 403(b).
• Executive presence and ability to lead discussions with C-suite and ownership groups.
• Demonstrated success advising mid-market and/or private equity-backed clients.
• Proven client relationship management skills, strong communication abilities, and experience mentoring and developing talent.
• Experience managing teams across multiple service areas is highly regarded.
• Business development experience preferred but not required; growth mindset essential.

What makes this opportunity unique:

• Ability to shape the growth of a rapidly expanding practice.
• Direct access to firm leadership and meaningful influence on service line strategy.
• Collaborative, low-ego culture known for developing well-rounded consultants.
• Opportunity to work across the spectrum of compensation and benefits.

This is an exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week.

Plante Moran enjoys a "Workplace for Your Day" model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day.

We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays, as well as a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business-related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business-related use. A pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff. Plante Moran also offers some contingent staff positions the option to elect health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time.

The compensation range reflects the base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this position across our offices in the following regions: CO, IL, OH, and MA. Please review the position description for the applicable geographic location. Generally, experienced hires are not hired at or near the maximum salary range, as compensation decisions take into account a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to: responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. For early career roles, including campus hires, we offer standardized, market-based starting salaries among individuals within the same hiring group. This approach ensures fairness and reflects current industry benchmarks for entry-level talent.

The compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is: $170,000.00 - $220,000.00

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