Commission Analyst

BrokerLink • Calgary, AB

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a detail‑oriented and analytical Commission Analyst to support the calculation and administration of commissions for Insurance Advisors and Account Executives at BrokerLink. Reporting to the Manager, Finance, this role operates in a challenging, fast‑paced environment characterized by multiple commission structures, a large commissioned workforce, and a rapidly growing organization. The Commission Analyst will play a key role during a period of transformation, as the organization transitions commission calculations from Excel and Access databases to Performio, while sales data flows through Epic and accounting systems evolve toward Oracle. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys complexity, change, and building scalable processes. We’ll also be counting on you to provide outstanding support to internal employees and their managers for any commission-related questions, issues, or inquiries. This hybrid position is available in our Calgary, AB (8820 Blackfoot Trail SE) office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field or combination of Education and relevant experience.
• 3–6 years of experience in commissions, compensation analysis, payroll, or financial analysis.
• Demonstrated experience working with complex commission structures.
• Hands‑on experience with Excel and database tools (e.g., Access).
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a challenging, fast‑changing, and high‑volume environment.
• Adaptable and resilient in a rapidly growing organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Curious and solution‑oriented mindset; enjoys improving and automating processes.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex commission calculations clearly.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or progress toward a professional designation is an asset.
• Experience in the insurance industry or financial services is strongly preferred.
• Experience with commission systems such as Performio is a strong asset.
• Experience working with Epic and/or Oracle is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and validate commissions for Insurance Advisors and Account Executives across multiple, complex compensation plans.
• Manage commission calculations for a large and growing employee population with high transaction volumes.
• Ensure accurate and timely commission payouts in accordance with compensation agreements and internal policies.
• Prepare commission adjustments, corrections, and reconciliations as required.
• Work with sales data entered in Epic to support commission calculations.
• Perform commission calculations using Excel and Access databases during the current state.
• Actively support the transition of commission calculations to Performio, including validation, testing, and reconciliation.
• Ensure commissions are properly reflected in accounting systems, currently within Epic and in the future Oracle.
• Participate in the automation of commission processes, including data mapping, logic validation, and parallel testing between legacy and new systems.
• Identify discrepancies between systems and support root‑cause analysis and resolution.
• Assist in documenting commission rules, calculation logic, and process workflows for Performio implementation.
• Support change management efforts by partnering with Sales, Finance, IT and, Payroll.
• Analyze commission data to identify trends, anomalies, and potential errors.
• Respond to commission inquiries from Advisors, Account Executives, and leadership.
• Prepare reconciliations, reports, and supporting schedules for Finance and management.
• Maintain appropriate documentation, audit trails, and internal controls over commission calculations.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing
• Wellness account
• Share plan
• Other savings
• Incentive plan
• Annual bonus: 7.5% target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to 200% (subject to personal and company performance)
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with BrokerLink matching a portion of your contributions.
• Group RRSP, with company matching DPSP offerings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees