Plan Termination Consultant, FuturePlan

Newton, Massachusetts

Plan Termination Consultant, FuturePlan

  • Newton, Massachusetts
  • Full time
  • Opening on: Dec 11 2025
  • Remote

Section 1: Position Summary

The Plan Termination Consultant is a position on the Plan Terminations Team responsible for all aspects of processing DC Plan Terminations. The Plan Termination Consultant is responsible for managing all aspects of plan administration for an assigned caseload of clients.

Section 2: Job Functions, Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Prepare necessary government forms required for a plan termination
  • Compliance testing, analysis and corrective actions
  • Preparation of annual valuation and Form 5500 filing
  • Perform projected and year end non-discrimination testing
  • Calculation and allocation of annual employer contributions (including New Comparability)
  • Identify and resolve plan discrepancies
  • Census review, eligibility calculations, trust accounting and asset reconciliation
  • Ensure compliance with DOL and IRS requirements
  • Process final distribution of assets to participants.
  • Work with clients, plan sponsors, participants and others during the plan termination process regarding distribution of plan assets
  • Effectively communicates with clients, brokers, and staff in answering questions and problem solving.
  • Monitors and follows up on pending plan termination requests.
  • Track progress of all plan terminations to ensure deadlines are met.
  • Responsible for protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data held by Ascensus to ensure against unauthorized access, improper transmission, and/or unapproved disclosure of information that could result in harm to Ascensus or our clients.
  • Our I-Client service philosophy and our Core Values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always® should be visible in your actions on a day to day basis showing your support of our organizational culture.
  • Assist with other tasks and projects as assigned

Supervision  

  • N/A

Section 3:  Experience, Skills, Knowledge Requirements

  •  Excellent customer service skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.
  • Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Great organization skills with the ability to prioritize effectively & efficiently.
  • Excellent at documentation and follow through.
  • Ability to make sound decisions
  • Results oriented
  • Strong knowledge of MS Office including Excel, Word and Outlook.
  • Experience with ASC is preferred.
  • Qualified candidates will have 2-3 years of experience working with ERISA qualified plans.
  • Finance and accounting experience is an additional asset for this position
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; two or four year degree preferred.
  • Coursework in pension plan administration or work towards certification a plus.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

The national average salary range for this role is $65-75k in base pay, exclusive of any bonuses and benefits. This base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salary offered will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, performance, and internal pay alignment. We do not anticipate that candidates hired will begin at the top of the range however, from time to time, it may occur on a case-by-case basis.  Other rewards and benefits may include: 401(k) match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid-Time-Off, etc.  For more information, please visit careers.ascensus.com/#Benefits. 

Be aware of employment fraud. All email communications from Ascensus or its hiring managers originate from @ascensus.com or @futureplan.com email addresses. We will never ask you for payment or require you to purchase any equipment. If you are suspicious or unsure about validity of a job posting, we strongly encourage you to apply directly through our website.

For all virtual remote positions, in order to ensure associates can effectively perform their job duties with no distractions, we require an uninterrupted virtual work space and there is also an expectation of family care being in place during business hours. Additionally, there is an internet work speed requirement of 25 MBps or better for individual use. If more than one person is utilizing the same internet connection in the same household or building, then a stronger connection is required. If you are unsure of your internet speed, please check with your service provider. Note: For call center roles specifically, it is a requirement to either hardwire your equipment directly to the internet router or ensure your workstation is in close proximity to the router. Please ensure that you are able to meet these expectations before applying. No associate is permitted to work at a location outside the United States for any length of time, except for approved business travel on a limited basis. Exempt Associates traveling outside the United States on personal travel or while on PTO may work on a limited basis (e.g., occasionally checking and responding to business-critical emails or dialing into business-critical meetings) from their personal devices but not from a company-provided computer.

Ascensus provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, criminal conviction record or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local laws (“Protected Status”).