Senior Associate, Compensation and Benefits – Executive Compensation

Responsibilities

• Complete complex compensation and benefits projects
• Provide compensation, tax, accounting, and business advice in regards to complex transactions
• Have proficiency in the taxation of executive compensation and knowledge of Code sections 83, 162(m), 280G, and 409A
• Participate in multiple executive compensation engagements for a diverse client base, both in and out of the transaction setting
• Contribute to client satisfaction by providing timely and effective responses to client needs and concerns
• Participate in client meetings and work within a team environment to deliver fully integrated compensation and benefit services to clients
• Conduct proxy statement studies and analyses of other publicly available data sources
• Benchmark, design, and implement annual incentive plans and long-term incentive plans
• Conduct statistical analyses of compensation data
• Model financial impact of compensation plans
• Conduct performance metrics studies
• Monitor executive and other compensation trends
• Benchmark, design, and implement bankruptcy compensation programs, including: Key Employee Incentive Programs (“KEIPs”), Key Employee Retention Programs (“KERPs”), Management Incentive Plans (“MIPs”), severance programs, etc.
• Absorb and communicate stakeholder awareness and negotiations (e.g., board of directors, creditors committee, U.S. Trustee, etc.), as applicable
• Support on developing compensation work and methodology approaches
• Write and support proposals
• Conduct surveys

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced degree preferred
• One of the following preferred: Juris Doctor, Masters in Tax, licensed CPA, or specialty compensation and benefits certification
• 3-5 years of experience working with technical issues regarding compensation & benefits
• Strong knowledge of executive compensation and statistical analysis, incentive plan design and analysis, and pay structure analysis and design
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to articulate complex information, including presenting complex topics in easily understood terms to clients
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to simultaneously work on and manage several projects and effectively manage deadlines
• High motivation to learn and grow
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Benefits

The salary range is $85,000 - $110,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.