Compensation Analyst – Executive Compensation

Southern Company • Atlanta, GA

2d

About The Position

Responsibilities include developing analyses that support broad-based and executive compensation programs, including financial analysis, shareholder value considerations, labor market insights, and compensation market trends. This position also provides support for the Long-Term Incentive Program (LTI) administration and assists with the preparation of materials for the Compensation and Talent Development Committee (“Compensation Committee”) of the Southern Company Board of Directors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, mathematics, or a related field required.
• 2 + years in an analytical role (compensation, finance, accounting, internal audit, etc.) required.
• Must have strong MS Excel and PowerPoint experience.
• Strong analytical skills, including financial modeling, data analysis, and executive-level presentation development.
• Demonstrates problem-solving capabilities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively communicate across a variety of audiences.
• Takes initiative and demonstrates accountability for work quality and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance of the Performance Pay Program (PPP) calculation model.
• Assist with tracking and reporting financial and operational goal performance.
• Develop scenario analyses and assess financial plan implications.
• Support the preparation of monthly accruals and annual budget projections.
• Assist with preparation of goal performance updates for Southern executives and the Board of Directors.
• Provide analysis to support the development of operational and financial goals.
• Support documentation of controls designed to validate the accuracy of year-end results.
• Assist with coordination of executive approval of financial and operational goal results.
• Support the development of analysis and presentation materials for the Compensation Committee.
• Assist with the preparation of compensation-related disclosures in the annual proxy statement.
• Support administration activities related to the stock-based compensation for the LTI program.
• Assist with the preparation of annual Total Rewards Statements for executives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level