Compensation Analyst -Remote

Position: Compensation Analyst – Remote (Exp in Sales Commission & Xactly system)

Location: San Diego, CA

Duration: 6 Months

Total Hours/Week: 40.00

Shift Timing: M-Friday 8-5PM PST (some flexibility)

Remote: Any time zone

Client: Medical Device Company

Job Category: Accounting/Finance

Level of

Experience:

Mid-Level

Employment Type: Contract on W2 (U.S. Citizens or GC Holders only)

Notes: Experience in sales commission. Experience with the Xactly system is a big plus. We are looking for commission processing experience, not payroll or HR functions.

Resume Must Haves:

• Advanced Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables at a minimum)
• Detail oriented
• Good customer service skills for internal stakeholders; articulate and able to explain calculations

• Report to the Sr Manager – Incentive Compensation as Analyst, IC Administration; timely and accurately process sales incentives for the US sales team.
• Administer compensation plans and create or update logic in the Xactly Incent compensation system.
• Work with business partners to obtain crucial data for processing.
• Diligently work with HR to meet deadlines and track new hires/terms.
• Generate revenue reports through tools such as Qlik View as needed for monthly processing.
• Use complex Excel formulas and provide excellent service by resolving and researching reps' inquiries in a timely manner.

• Calculate sales commissions according to compensation plans and policies accurately and timely.
• Update the sales compensation system with actual sales results, quotas, employee information, and plan data.
• Answer and resolve commission questions and issues from assigned Sales team.
• Provide support and ad‑hoc reports for senior team members.
• Build and maintain annual compensation plan models within Xactly Incent.
• Validate sales data for accuracy and consistency with program guidelines and terms & conditions.
• Assist with distribution of individual Compensation Plans and collection of plan agreements.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3–5 years experience in FP&A, commissions, accounting, or sales operations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn Xactly Incent and ability to leverage the platform for business needs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; strong presentation ability.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy and integrity of monthly incentives.
• Ability to adapt to occasional flexible work schedules due to deadlines and ad‑hoc reporting needs.
• Think independently and challenge status quo for business benefit.
• Gain and maintain a thorough understanding of compensation plans, source data, and business contacts.
• Collect, organize, and input required components within Xactly Incent to calculate variable compensation.
• Provide timely research and superior customer service related to compensation disputes by the selling organization.

• Analytical Thinking
• Business Process Management
• Consultation
• Operational Excellence
• Strategic Thinking
• Change Leadership
• Results Orientation
• Personal Courage
• Self‑Awareness