Variable Compensation Systems Analyst

Overview

This role is for a Lead Variable Compensation Systems Analyst supporting variable compensation programs, including commissions, bonuses, and incentive plans.

Location: Remote – US

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 by researching data discrepancies, troubleshooting issues, and assisting with related questions.
• Lead calculation, system validation, approval, and reconciliation of commission, bonus, and incentive payouts in partnership with Finance, Sales Operations, Human Resources, Payroll, and Tax.
• Build dashboards and recurring reporting for attainment, plan cost, payout trends, exceptions, quota allocation, and other variable compensation performance measures.
• Mentor and coach team members, serving as a trusted advisor for variable compensation best practices and industry trends.

Technology You’ll Work With

• Xactly
• Power BI
• SQL
• Salesforce

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 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.

Compensation & Benefits

Not specified in the provided job description.

Location

Remote – US