Director of Executive and ESOP Administration

Job overview

The Director of Executive and ESOP Administration role is onsite in Fargo, ND. Compensation is $135,000–$165,000 per year. Bank Forward describes its aim as providing financial and insurance solutions that help customers, employees, and communities pursue their goals. The director oversees employee stock ownership and related benefit-plan administration, coordinating with trustees, valuation firms, third-party administrators, service providers, carriers, and advisors. The role supports accurate plan operations, participant communications, compliance-related coordination, and financial planning for repurchase obligations.

What you'll do

• Serve as primary liaison to the ESOP trustee, valuation firm, and third-party administrator
• prepare valuation inputs
• manage participant communications
• maintain the repurchase obligation model and cash-flow forecasts
• coordinate 401(k) testing, filings, and fee reviews with the service provider
• oversee the Omnibus Stock Option Plan
• support deferred compensation (409A) and BOLI plan operations with carriers and advisors.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of executive and esop administration

fargo nd

bank forward

esop administration

401(k) oversight

stock plan administration

deferred compensation

boli

cpa desired

monday–friday

8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

$135k–$165k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health plan options, dental, vision, medical and dependent care FSA, HSA, 401(k), employee stock ownership, company-paid life and long-term disability insurance, voluntary paid benefits, paid time off, holidays, and extended medical absence leave.

Why this role

A bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or finance is listed; a master’s/MBA is preferred. An active CPA license is desired. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Benefits include health, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, 401(k), employee stock ownership, life and long-term disability insurance, voluntary paid benefits, paid time off, holidays, and extended medical absence leave.

About the employer

Bank Forward is hiring for this role. Industry: International, Secondary Market, and All Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation. Sector: 52.