Plante Moran · 11 hours ago
Employee Benefits Consulting Senior Manager
Detroit
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$170K/yr - $220K/yr
7+ years expPlante Moran is a leading audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firm, and they are seeking a Senior Manager for their Employee Benefits Consulting team. This role involves leading complex consulting engagements, optimizing benefits strategies for clients, and mentoring the next generation of consulting talent.
AccountingConsultingFinancial ServicesInsuranceTax ConsultingWealth Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee a portfolio of complex consulting engagements
Act as a senior technical authority on qualified and nonqualified plan issues
Play a key role in shaping the team’s technical standards, methodologies, and go-to-market strategies
Develop forward-thinking solutions that help clients optimize benefits strategy, enhance employee experience, and manage risk
Serve as a mentor and people leader, helping build the next generation of benefits consulting talent
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; JD or advanced degree in tax, HR, or a related field preferred (or equivalent practical experience)
7–10+ years of progressive experience in qualified retirement plans or executive compensation programs— ideally within a professional services environment
Deep technical expertise in qualified and nonqualified plan design, including familiarity with IRC Sections 409A, 3121(v), 457, 280G, 162(m), 4960, 401(a), 401(k), and 403(b)
Executive presence and ability to lead discussions with C‑suite and ownership groups
Demonstrated success advising mid-market and/or private equity–backed clients
Proven client relationship management skills, strong communication abilities, and experience mentoring and developing talent
Experience managing teams across multiple service areas is highly regarded
Preferred
Business development experience preferred but not required; growth mindset essential
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life insurance
Flexible Time Off
401(k) plan
Flexible benefits plans
Business-related travel expense
Lodging
Meal reimbursement for business-related use
Pension plan
Discretionary bonus plan
Health insurance
Limited paid sick time
Company
Plante Moran
Plante Moran is an accounting and business advisory firm that offers audit, accounting, tax, and business advisory consulting services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gordon Krater
Retired Partner
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Steve Schenbeck
Partner
Recent News
2025-10-21
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