Compensation & Reporting Analyst

Madison-Davis, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison-Davis, LLC, based in New York, seeks a Management Reporting & Compensation Associate to join its Financial Operations team, supporting executive leadership with compensation analysis, management reporting, and strategic initiatives.

The role emphasizes transforming large datasets into actionable insights, building Excel-based reports, and balancing operational execution with financial analysis in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus.
• 2+ years of experience in finance, accounting, operations, compensation analytics, consulting, or a related field.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills with experience building financial models and reports.
• Experience supporting compensation processes, management reporting, or operational finance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute recurring compensation, accounting, operational, and management reporting activities.
• Prepare reconciliations, data analysis, and reporting to support executive decision-making.
• Develop compensation models, variance analyses, and trend reporting.
• Support compensation planning and management company reporting initiatives.
• Analyze financial and operational data to provide actionable business insights.
• Assist with process improvements, automation, and AI-driven workflow enhancements.
• Build and maintain Excel-based reports, models, and dashboards.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support reporting and operational initiatives.
• Manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
• Support special projects and ad hoc analyses for senior leadership.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Data analysis

Excel modeling

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business

Tools

Excel

Job description

A leading global alternative asset manager is seeking a Management Reporting & Compensation Associate to join its Financial Operations team. This role supports executive leadership through compensation analysis, management reporting, operational finance, and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate has a strong analytical mindset, enjoys working with large datasets, and is comfortable balancing operational execution with financial analysis in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute recurring compensation, accounting, operational, and management reporting activities.
• Prepare reconciliations, data analysis, and reporting to support executive decision-making.
• Develop compensation models, variance analyses, and trend reporting.
• Support compensation planning and management company reporting initiatives.
• Analyze financial and operational data to provide actionable business insights.
• Assist with process improvements, automation, and AI-driven workflow enhancements.
• Build and maintain Excel-based reports, models, and dashboards.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support reporting and operational initiatives.
• Manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
• Support special projects and ad hoc analyses for senior leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus.
• 2+ years of experience in finance, accounting, operations, compensation analytics, consulting, or a related field.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills with experience building financial models and reports.
• Experience supporting compensation processes, management reporting, or operational finance is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and project management abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Experience with automation, process improvement, or AI-enabled workflows is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, finance-oriented mindset.