Variable Compensation Analyst

Open Text Corporation•Waterloo, ON

4d•CA$63,760 - CA$95,640

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Variable Compensation, the Variable Compensation Analyst will be assisting the Variable Comp teams in the accurate calculation, preparation, and communication of variable compensation/performance results for worldwide business units. The successful candidate will be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and possess a broad understanding of accounting. The Variable Compensation Analyst will be responsible for performing variable compensation calculations and analysis of variable compensation accounts and may be called upon to work on special projects throughout the year.

Requirements

BA or BS Degree in accounting, economics, finance, mathematics, science, statistics, or other quantitative subjects
Proficient in Microsoft Excel (Advanced), and technically savvy in other data systems
Excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate with a variety of people and job functions
High attention to detail, a commitment to quality and a results-driven and customer focused mindset
Ability to work independently and as a team player to achieve goals and tight deadlines while managing cross functional responsibilities and not sacrificing quality/integrity.
Self-starter who will take the initiative to learn the various processes from start to finish.

Nice To Haves

Previous sales compensation experience preferred.
Previous experience with Xactly and Salesforce.com an asset.

Responsibilities

Preparation and submission of monthly commission, incentives and bonus calculation files.
Preparation of month end accruals and balance sheet reconciliations.
Data analysis, audits, and review of system setups using AI supported tools and programs.
Compiling regular and ad hoc reports of key operational metrics.
Establish standardized methodologies, tools, and documentation to ensure consistency and accuracy.
Identify areas where processes need to be automated and/or streamlined and lead those initiatives.
Respond to inquiries from plan participants and business stakeholders with focus on excellent customer service
Perform staff activities including administrative tasks as assigned
Work on special projects such as process improvements, data analysis/compilation, presentations, report building.
Perform in a challenging and extremely fast-paced environment, while being able to change direction when circumstances change.