Lead Variable Compensation Systems Analyst

Location: Remote – US

Company

hirify.global.

What you will do

• Administer the enterprise incentive compensation platform, including plan configuration, security, data integrations, system releases, regression testing, reporting, and issue resolution.
• Develop and optimize automation for variable compensation processes from data intake and quota loading through calculations, approvals, payout files, and general ledger posting.
• Support variable compensation account reconciliations by researching data discrepancies, troubleshooting issues, and answering system and data questions.
• Manage the calculation, 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 measures.
• Mentor and coach team members while advising on variable compensation best practices and industry trends.

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, with Xactly preferred, including configuration, integrations, security, testing, and reporting.
• Deep knowledge of sales compensation plan mechanics, including quotas, accelerators, draws, clawbacks, exceptions, and multi-currency payouts.
• Experience supporting internal or external audits and operating within a SOX-controlled environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP principles related to compensation, commissions, accruals, and general ledger reconciliation.

Nice to have

• Experience leading system implementations, integrations, or automation initiatives from requirements through delivery.
• Proficiency developing dashboards and leadership reporting with Power BI or similar tools.
• Experience using SQL for compensation data analysis and operations.
• Familiarity with Salesforce in sales compensation and crediting workflows.
• Ability to mentor team members and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work arrangement within the US.