Global Employer Services-Executive Compensation Senior Associate-280G Focused

Job Summary

A STS Compensation & Benefits Senior Associate is responsible for executing and assisting with tasks relating to the following:

• Benchmarking and market analysis for executive and employee compensation
• Analyzing data to support short- and long-term incentive plan design
• Developing performance management programs
• Preparation of job descriptions
• Affording executive talent planning
• Supporting Board of Directors projects through policy and program research, benchmarking Director compensation, conducting organizational surveys, and identification of company/industry performance trends.

Job Duties

Research

• Identifies situations in which research is necessary, and provides an outline of the issue(s) as well as the appropriate source of research to be utilized
• Analyzes researched facts and the sources utilized
• Composes detailed reports of the research findings
• Researches and assists with compensation planning and/or benchmarking for executive compensation models

Tax Compliance

• Ensures clients comply with applicable authorities while identifying options for minimizing compensation-related tax and reporting burdens
• Obtains required client information
• Accomplishes basic tasks as well as documents and organizes work product for review by senior Comp & Ben professionals

Compensation and Benefits Consulting

• Reviews SEC filings of public companies, survey data, issue briefs prepared by legal and accounting experts and “best practice” guidelines published by investor advisory groups as background for providing clients with creative approaches to compensation opportunities that promote shareholders’ interests
• Maintains an understanding of the impact of clients’ business objectives as they relate to the development of compensation strategies

Strategy Development

• Aids in the preparation of studies of market practices as well as tax and regulatory activities to identify alternative courses of actions to clients
• Develops an understanding of the impact of clients’ business objectives as they relate to the development of compensation strategies

Other duties as required

Supervises the day-to-day workload and reviews work of Comp & Ben Associates and Interns on assigned engagements

Ensures Comp & Ben Associates and Interns are trained on all relevant software

Aids in the development of Comp & Ben Associates and Interns to enhance professional development

Delivers periodic performance feedback, and completes performance evaluations for Comp & Ben Associates and Interns

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Accounting, Human Resources, or other relevant field, required
• Master’s degree in Business Services, Human Resources or other relevant field, preferred
• Two (2) or more years of prior work experience in compensation and/or strategic service consulting, required
• Certified Compensation Professional, SHRM certifications, CPA certification or other relevant certification, preferred
• Statistical software packages, preferred
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word, preferred

Education

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Research skills associated with analyzing company performance and industry trends
• Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Solid organizational skills
• Ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel
• Ability to encourage team environment on engagements, and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel
• Moderate knowledge and understanding of legislative process regarding tax policy

About Us

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world. At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization. BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.

Benefits

Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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