Director of Applied Plan Compliance

Aboon

. Own nondiscrimination testing, employer contribution calculations, and reconciliation of deposits against payroll and plan formulas .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $160,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in defined contribution plan administration, compliance testing, and contribution calculations, with a strong focus on data fluency and clear communication. Capable of developing and implementing compliance standards, as well as leveraging applied AI to enhance operational efficiency.

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Defined Contribution Plan AdministrationCompliance Testing Program DesignData Fluency with SpreadsheetsApplied AI ExperienceCPC or QPA Credential

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Hard Skills

Compliance TestingContribution CalculationsData ReconciliationPythonSQLScriptingEvaluation Set BuildingTest Harness DevelopmentQuality Assurance Programs

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationHigh AgencyComfort with Ambiguity

Tools & Technologies

FtwilliamDocument-Extraction ToolsMajor Recordkeeper Servicing Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

CPCQPA

Industry Keywords

FintechWealthtechHigh-Growth StartupCompliance ReviewEmployer Contribution Calculations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own nondiscrimination testing, employer contribution calculations, and reconciliation of deposits against payroll and plan formulas
Own Year-in-Review results and action items for every plan, including refunds, true-ups, and amendments
Oversee every plan's compliance review during compliance season
Create exception processes and complete work that cannot yet be automated
Coordinate with internal teams to meet clients' needs and deadlines
Help communicate complex data requests and Year-in-Review results to clients clearly
Set compliance standards and define requirements for each plan's annual cycle
Develop answer keys, review traces, and label datasets to improve AI agents
Review and expand compliance calculators
Stay current on laws, regulations, and best practices
Build and test tools and partner with R&D to promote them into applications
Write product-cycle pitches and recommend build sequences
Establish tracking, documentation, decision-making, and manual-override procedures
Report to the Head of Applied Plan Services and collaborate with Plan Services, Relationship Managers, Documents & Technical Services, and R&D
Work as an individual contributor creating a scalable long-term function

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years in defined contribution plan administration, with deep knowledge of compliance testing, contribution calculations, and the corrections for each
Experience designing or running a compliance testing program at scale: procedures, controls, review levels, and quality measurement
Hands-on fluency with data: spreadsheets as calculators, reconciliation, and reasoning about where a number came from
Demonstrated interest in applied AI, with examples you can point to of what worked, what didn't, and how you knew
High agency and comfort with ambiguity as a senior individual contributor in an early-stage company
Clear communication with engineers, service team members, and clients
Work authorization required; no visa sponsorship
CPC or QPA credential
Experience building evaluation sets, test harnesses, or QA programs for software or automation
Python, SQL, or scripting; familiarity with agent frameworks or document-extraction tools
Familiarity with ftwilliam and major recordkeeper servicing platforms
Experience at a fintech, wealthtech, or high-growth startup

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, with additional optional coverage
401(k) with company match
Flexible paid time off and holidays
10 weeks paid parental leave
A fully remote work environment
All the technology and equipment you need
Support for professional development and career growth
Annual bonus
Equity