Variable Compensation Systems Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the management of the enterprise incentive compensation platform, which includes plan configuration, security, data integrations, system releases, regression testing, reporting, and issue resolution.

• Create and enhance end-to-end automation for variable compensation processes, spanning from data intake and quota loading to calculations, approvals, payout files, and general ledger postings.

• Offer system and data support for variable compensation account reconciliations by investigating data discrepancies, troubleshooting issues, and addressing inquiries.

• Coordinate the calculation, system validation, approval, and reconciliation of commission, bonus, and incentive payouts in collaboration with Finance, Sales Operations, Human Resources, Payroll, and Tax.

• Design dashboards and routine reports that cover attainment, plan costs, payout trends, exceptions, quota allocation, and other performance metrics related to variable compensation.

• Guide, mentor, and provide constructive feedback to team members while acting as a trusted advisor and thought leader on best practices and industry trends in variable compensation.

⛳️ Requirements

• 6–8 years of progressive experience in variable compensation administration, compensation systems management, or a related financial function.

• Practical experience in administering an enterprise incentive compensation platform (Xactly preferred), encompassing configuration, integrations, security, testing, and reporting.

• In-depth understanding of sales compensation plan mechanics, including quotas, accelerators, draws, clawbacks, exceptions, and multi-currency payouts.

• Experience in supporting internal or external audits and operating within a SOX-controlled environment.

• Strong grasp of GAAP principles related to compensation, commissions, accruals, and general ledger reconciliation.

• Experience in leading system implementations, integrations, or automation projects from requirements gathering to delivery.

• Proficient in creating dashboards and leadership reports using Power BI or similar tools.

• Familiarity with SQL for the analysis and operations of compensation data.

• Understanding of Salesforce in the context of sales compensation and crediting workflows.

• Proven ability to mentor team members and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Career development resources.

• Wellbeing programs.

• Innovation practices.

• Inclusive workplace culture.

• Employee initiatives and giving campaigns supported.