Variable Compensation Systems Analyst

Overview

This role is responsible for managing the systems, data, automation, and financial operations that support variable compensation programs—including commissions, bonuses, and incentive plans. You will serve as a technical authority for the enterprise incentive compensation platform, ensuring accurate and timely calculations and payouts, while maintaining data integrity and controls required for financial reporting, internal audit, and regulatory compliance. You will also provide technical guidance and mentorship to other analysts.

Responsibilities

• Manage administration of the enterprise incentive compensation platform, including plan configuration, security, data integrations, system releases, regression testing, reporting, and issue resolution.
• Develop and optimize end-to-end automation for variable compensation processes, from data intake and quota loading through calculations, approvals, payout files, and general ledger posting.
• Provide system and data support for variable compensation account reconciliations, including researching discrepancies, troubleshooting issues, and assisting with related questions.
• Manage calculation, system validation, approval, and reconciliation of commission, bonus, and incentive payouts in partnership with Finance, Sales Operations, Human Resources, Payroll, and Tax.
• Develop dashboards and recurring reporting for attainment, plan cost, payout trends, exceptions, quota allocation, and other variable compensation performance measures.
• Mentor and coach team members by serving as a trusted advisor and thought leader on variable compensation best practices and industry trends.

Requirements

• 6–8 years of progressive experience in variable compensation administration, compensation systems administration, or a related finance function.
• Hands-on experience administering an enterprise incentive compensation platform (Xactly preferred), including configuration, integrations, security, testing, and reporting.
• Deep knowledge of sales compensation plan mechanics, including quotas, accelerators, draws, clawbacks, exceptions, and multi-currency payouts.
• Experience supporting internal or external audits and operating within a SOX-controlled environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP principles related to compensation, commissions, accruals, and general ledger reconciliation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading system implementations, integrations, or automation initiatives from requirements through delivery.
• Proficiency in developing dashboards and leadership reporting using Power BI or similar tools.
• Experience using SQL for compensation data analysis and operations.
• Familiarity with Salesforce in the context of sales compensation and crediting workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor team members and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Technology You Will Work With

• Xactly
• Power BI
• SQL
• Salesforce

Location

Remote – US