Senior Commissions Analyst
About Our Client
For more than 80 years, the organization has partnered with clinicians to develop neuro solutions that help healthcare providers interpret bodily signals more effectively. Its technology simplifies complex medical processes while improving accuracy, efficiency, and clinical decision-making through solutions informed by real-world healthcare experience.
About the Opportunity
The Senior Commissions Analyst manages the end-to-end commission process for the global sales organization. This role ensures accurate and timely sales compensation while partnering with Sales, Sales Operations, Finance, Accounting, Payroll, and Human Resources. The position plays a key role in maintaining transparency and trust in sales compensation by managing complex calculations, analyzing data, resolving discrepancies, and supporting compensation-related inquiries.
Responsibilities
- Calculate monthly and quarterly sales commissions in accordance with the Annual Compensation Plan.
- Analyze large datasets and develop clear reports for various business functions.
- Maintain and communicate documentation related to commission processes and calculations.
- Investigate and resolve commission payment discrepancies and sales-related issues.
- Partner with sales leaders and teams to address commission inquiries and disputes.
- Explain complex commission calculations and sales compensation concepts clearly to stakeholders.
- Collaborate across Sales, Finance, Accounting, Payroll, HR, and other departments to ensure accurate and efficient processes.
- Manage commission activities effectively across global teams, cultures, and time zones.
- Use technology and AI tools to improve commission calculations, reporting, and manual processes.
- Research and apply applicable technical accounting guidelines.
- Support additional projects and process improvement initiatives as business needs evolve.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, or a related field.
- 2–5 years of relevant experience supporting commissions or incentive compensation.
- Experience working with sales teams and understanding sales commission processes.
- Advanced communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
- Ability to explain complex compensation concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in compensation calculations.
- Demonstrated collaboration, creativity, teamwork, and leadership skills.
- Experience working in a global organization preferred.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, SUMIF/SUMIFS, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, and complex formulas.
- Experience with ERP and CRM systems, particularly Oracle EBS and Salesforce.
- Familiarity with enterprise commission platforms such as Xactly, SPIFF, Anaplan, or CaptivateIQ.
- Experience using AI tools to improve or automate manual Excel calculations.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.
- Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from diverse stakeholders.
- Minimal travel required.
- No supervisory responsibilities required.