Variable Compensation Systems Analyst

Hyland • ,

2d • $125,000 - $149,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Lead Variable Compensation Systems Analyst manages the systems, data, automation, and financial operations that support variable compensation programs, including commissions, bonuses, and incentive plans. The role serves as the technical authority for the enterprise incentive compensation platform, ensuring accurate and timely calculations and payouts while maintaining the data integrity and controls needed for financial reporting, internal audit, and regulatory compliance. The analyst also provides technical guidance and mentorship to other analysts.

The position administers the incentive compensation platform and develops automation across variable compensation processes, from data intake and quota loading through calculations, approvals, payout files, and general ledger posting. It supports account reconciliations, manages payout validation and reconciliation with partner functions, and creates dashboards and recurring reports on compensation performance. The role works with Xactly, Power BI, SQL, and 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, including configuration, integrations, security, testing, and reporting; Xactly is preferred.
• Deep knowledge of sales compensation plan mechanics, including quotas, accelerators, draws, clawbacks, exceptions, and multi-currency payouts.
• Experience supporting internal or external audits and working in a SOX-controlled environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP principles related to compensation, commissions, accruals, and general ledger reconciliation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading system implementations, integrations, or automation initiatives from requirements through delivery.
• Proficiency in developing dashboards and leadership reporting using Power BI or similar tools.
• Experience with 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.

Responsibilities

• Administer 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, including researching discrepancies, troubleshooting issues, and answering questions.
• Manage calculation, system validation, approval, and reconciliation of commission, bonus, and incentive payouts in partnership with Finance, Sales Operations, Human Resources, Payroll, and Tax.
• Develop dashboards and recurring reports covering attainment, plan cost, payout trends, exceptions, quota allocation, and other variable compensation performance measures.
• Mentor, coach, and provide feedback to team members, serving as a trusted advisor and thought leader on variable compensation best practices and industry trends.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed