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Retirement Manager

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Description

Examples of Duties

SUMMARY

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Retirement Division Manager to provide oversight of retirement program(s), relevant operating systems, and the interaction between the City payroll system, primary financial software (Oracle Fusion), and the in-house retirement system/database. The successful candidate will be responsible for (among other duties) financial reporting, maintenance of all retirement division functions and staff, oversight of the external pension audit, and coordination with the City Pension investment advisor(s). Responsibilities entail accountability based on measurable cost-effective results for the substance, efficiency, productivity, and quality of activities performed within the division.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Responsible for oversight of system(s) maintenance pertaining to retirement

Interprets federal and state laws, local ordinances, and procedures to ensure compliance with financial activities related to pension matters, either as the plan sponsor or as related to retirees

Oversees all technical and financial operations of the retirement system

Responsible for financial reporting and compliance with SEC requirements, and to meet federal and state standards as applicable

Provides oversight for reporting and compliance of payroll and vendor disbursements with the Internal Revenue Service

Responsible for all aspects of the fiscal year-end audit and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report; coordinates work requests by the Pension Plan’s external auditors.

Responsible for the management of the city's pension plan, including development of policies and procedures, selection of investment consultants and portfolio managers, systems development, and coordination with actuaries and other professionals, liaising with staff to the Pension Board of Directors, and the Pension Investment Committee.

Assists in the preparation of the City's annual operating and capital budgets as related to the pension plan and its division within the Department of Finance.

Prepares and presents reports for the Director of Finance as required

Other duties specific to assisting existing retirees and the current active City workforce in preparing for and executing retirement.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises an assigned staff in the Retirement Division. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of a staff of 4. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university with a major in business administration or accounting; Master's degree preferred; Ten years progressively responsible professional experience in governmental accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certified Public Accountant preferred.

Supplemental Information

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints orally and in writing. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on controversial or complex topics to the city council, management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts. Ability to organize, direct, and coordinate a complete range of administrative activities in order to obtain maximum efficiency.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of problems. Ability to deal with complex problems or issues. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical information and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to formulate a vision and develop practical courses of action to accomplish goals. Ability to identify key stakeholders and create teams to solve complex issues. Ability to think strategically.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.