What You'll Do

We're looking for an Assistant Director of Advanced Solutions in our Nonqualified Operations team! In this role you'll provide critical support on complex tax, accounting and regulatory topics for business and executive benefits programs for participants, employers, and advisors. This also includes monitoring and interpreting legislative and regulatory matters.

 

 

• Provide analysis and recommendations on highly complex fact patterns related to Internal Revenue Code Section 409A and 457 including the assistance of IRS corrections procedures.
• Respond promptly and accurately to customer inquiries regarding payroll topics, accounting treatment, and regulatory reporting. This includes the tax reporting of contributions, distributions, FICA, and SEC reporting related to nonqualified deferred compensation plans.
• Monitor legislative, regulatory, accounting and tax related activity. Provide insight to business unit management, develop communication materials, and deliver messaging to wholesalers, producers and existing clients.
• Draft, design and condense sophisticated subject matter topics into relevant, understandable and action-oriented communications for participants, employer, and internal staff.
• Maintain and provide the highest level of expertise in tax, accounting, and legal matters.
• Participate in strategic planning and policy development for the area. Work with and through other departments to provide effective solutions and systems.

 

Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years!

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business preferred
• CPA designation and 7+ years related experience preferred
• Understanding of nonqualified benefits programs and familiarity with the relevant Internal Revenue Code sections, including 409A and 457, preferred
• Must understand the sales process and comprehensive knowledge of state and federal laws relating to tax planning and insurance as well as an appreciation of product features and market trends
• FINRA Series 6 registration is required or must be obtained within 18 months of employment. Must meet firm standards for registration within applicable jurisdictions.
• This position may be subject to SEC restrictions on personal political contributions

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out

• Industry designations (eg CLU, ChFC, CFP, FLMI), or progress towards, preferred

Salary Range Information

Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly)

$127000 - $171000 / year

Time Off Program

Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don’t accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided.

Pension Eligible

Yes

Work Environments

This role offers in-office, hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek), and remote work arrangements (only if residing more than 30 miles from Raleigh, NC, Des Moines, IA, or Charlotte NC.). You’ll work with your leader to figure out which option may align best based on several factors.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.

Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

Investment Code of Ethics

For Principal Asset Management positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.

Experience Principal

At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we’re imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services – and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.

Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

 

Posting Window

We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline.

Original Posting Date

10/24/2025

Most Recently Posted Date

10/24/2025

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