Senior Accounting Manager, Commission

Overview

The organization is seeking a Senior Manager, Finance - Commissions to join the global accounting team. This role provides end-to-end accounting and operational oversight for sales commission programs and leads a team of commission accounting professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly and quarterly commission accounting close, including accruals, amortization of capitalized commissions, and reconciliation of commission-related balance sheet accounts, in compliance with US GAAP and ASC 606.
• Partner with Sales Operations, Revenue, FP&A, Legal, Payroll, and HR to translate compensation plans into clear accounting outcomes and operational processes; resolve commission inquiries, disputes, and escalations in a timely and professional manner.
• Administer and optimize the Varicent incentive compensation platform, including configuration, data integrity, user access management, and ownership of ITGC controls.
• Lead automation and integration work to reduce manual calculations and support growth and international expansion.
• Design, maintain, and strengthen internal controls over commission calculations, data inputs, and accounting entries in a SOX-compliant environment.
• Partner with Internal Audit and external auditors on audit requests and walkthroughs.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of three commission accounting professionals, including team members in international locations, by setting clear goals, performance expectations, and development plans.
• Drive special projects and cross-functional initiatives affecting the commissions function.

Requirements

• 8–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant commission accounting experience in a SaaS or subscription-based environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, including ASC 606 and the capitalization and amortization of sales commissions, plus experience in a publicly traded company with SOX compliance requirements.
• 3+ years of people management experience, including coaching and developing high-performing teams.
• Experience with incentive compensation management tools such as Xactly, CaptivateIQ, or similar platforms, including system implementation and user requirement definition.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including leading cross-functional initiatives and system implementations.
• Advanced NetSuite GL functionality to streamline close and improve reporting accuracy across entities.
• Strong customer service mindset, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to explain technical accounting concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Effective communication and partnership with Sales and executive stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• None specified.

Compensation & Benefits

• Professional development opportunities, including reimbursement for training and continuing education.
• Wellness and flexible time off programs.
• Benefits designed to support you and your family, including family-formation benefits and support during your family-building journey.
• Paid volunteer time off and a donation matching program for causes you care about.
• Complimentary lunches and fully stocked kitchens.

Location

• Global role; includes managing team members in international locations.