Senior Manager, Executive Compensation

FTI Consulting; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 124,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Consulting in Washington, DC is seeking a Manager - Executive Compensation to design, develop and administer executive pay programs and oversee annual compensation planning. You will work with HR and senior leaders to align programs with business objectives, attract and retain top talent, and ensure governance and compliance.

You will also help prepare proxy disclosures, coordinate with legal and finance teams, and provide management reporting covering the executive population.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative or business-related field.
• 5+ years of relevant post-graduate professional experience in executive compensation administration.
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills (pivot tables, nested IF statements, V- and X-lookups).

Responsibilities

• Prepare both standard and ad hoc Compensation Committee materials.
• Participate in the design and development of the executive compensation-related sections of the proxy.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to evaluate the executive compensation program structure against peer and market practices.
• Lead the annual compensation planning process and gender pay analysis for the executive population.
• Coordinate with legal, payroll and finance to ensure accurate taxation and financial reporting of compensation elements.

Skills

PowerPoint

Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Who We AreFTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world's top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.Who We AreFTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world's top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.At FTI Consulting, you'll work side-by-side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you'll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You'll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.Are you ready to make your impact?About The Role
The Manager - Executive Compensation will be responsible for the design, development and administration of executive pay programs for the executive population. This new role will ensure those pay programs align with business objectives and are effective in attracting, rewarding, and retaining key executive talent. Additionally, the position will play a key role in the annual compensation planning process and partnering with HR leaders and senior management to assess whether executive pay programs are aligned with company philosophies and methods.
The role will report to the Director - Executive Compensation, but will work collaboratively with FTI's business leaders as well as segment and regional HR and Finance leaders to understand and analyze business issues and develop effective solutions. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting a public company's compensation committee, preparing Proxy disclosures, developing and preparing management reporting focused on the executive population, familiarity with compensation budgeting and accounting and is comfortable reading and interpreting employment agreements.What You'll Do

• Prepare both standard and ad hoc Compensation Committee materials.
• Participate in the design and development of the executive compensation-related sections of the proxy.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to continually evaluate our executive compensation program structure to identify whether those programs are aligned with peer, general market and best practices.
• Responsible for the project management of the executive compensation elements of the year-end compensation planning process, including leading the annual gender pay analysis for the executive population.
• Design and lead the implementation of new and enhanced reporting to facilitate senior management's assessment of the performance of individual senior practitioners.
• Coordinate and communicate with our legal, payroll and finance teams to ensure accurate taxation, accounting and financial reporting of all elements of compensation for the executive population.
• Develop an expertise on FTI's executive compensation programs and propose innovative solutions to enhance those programs, as necessary.
• Understand technical tax, accounting and regulatory requirements related to executive compensation and be able to apply them to specific circumstances.
• Respond to compensation-related questions and requests from the executive population.
• Ensure strong governance and compliance with the provision of our executive pay programs.
• Perform various ad-hoc executive compensation analyses, as required.

How You'll Grow
We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning and self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You'll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.
As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next roleWhat You Will Need To SucceedBasic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative or business-related field
• 5+ years of relevant post-graduate professional experience in executive compensation administration and providing compensation subject matter expertise to HR and business leaders
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, nested IF statements, V- and X-lookups, Index/Match)
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; this position will not sponsor applicants for work visas
• Ability to travel FTI office(s) when needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Achievement of or progress toward any of the following designations - Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Certified Executive Compensation Professional (CECP) and Certified Equity Professional (CEP)
• Knowledge of E*Trade Equity Edge Online (EEO), PeopleSoft and/or SAP SuccessFactors
• Experience with scenario modeling and other analyses
• Strong communication and organizational skills and extreme attention to detail
• Ability to work on multiple projects while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and personal integrity
• Ability to align with East Coast working hours

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.CompensationMinimum Pay: $124,000Maximum Pay: $206,000Compensation Disclosure: The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual's location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.