Compensation Manager

Golub Capital•New York, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Strategic Accounting & Finance (“SAF”) Department is responsible for the financial reporting, forecasting and analytics of the Management Companies at Golub Capital. Its goal is to provide reliable and timely information enhancing the financial situational awareness of Firm leadership. The SAF Department liaises with and supports multiple departments to meet Golub Capital’s overall financial needs. The SAF Department manages critical financial functions such as cash management, maintaining accounting records and reporting according to U.S. GAAP, firmwide compensation, budgeting and variance analysis, communicating financial performance to Firm leadership and interacting with Internal Accounting. The Senior Compensation Manager serves as a subject matter expert supporting the design, execution and ongoing governance of the Firm’s compensation programs. This role partners closely with Compensation Team and cross functional teams to deliver market‑competitive, equitable and compliant compensation solutions. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical rigor, sound judgment and the ability to operate effectively in a complex, fast‑paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Mathematics or a related field
10+ years of relevant work experience on a Compensation or Total Rewards Team
Prior experience with Beqom highly preferred
Financial services industry experience preferred
Experience working in complex, dynamic organizations with multiple business groups and broad geographic reach
Strong analytical skills; ability to analyze data and draw conclusions to make recommendations
Outstanding organizational skills with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail
Consultative and collaborative communication style; ability to communicate in a direct, concise manner to interact with professionals at all levels
Ability to prioritize among competing demands in a fast-paced environment
Excellent knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Power BI
Enthusiastic about working in office and creating a Gold Standard hybrid work culture

Responsibilities

Leading execution of annual and mid-year compensation cycles, including project management, data integrity, reporting and system administration (Beqom)
Providing compensation recommendations across client groups for new hires, promotions and associated pay adjustments using market data and internal equity principles
Conducting in‑depth benchmarking and job matching to ensure ongoing market competitiveness across roles and geographies
Ensuring compliance with applicable employment-related federal and state statutory requirements regarding employee pay, staying up to date on current compensation-related legislation and trends
Performing pay equity analyses and supporting remediation efforts as organizational needs evolve
Partnering closely with the Payroll Team to ensure timely and accurate payment and tracking of payments
Researching and responding to compensation-related requests from employees, Finance and Human Resources Teams
Conducting ad-hoc compensation and budget analyses as requested