Variable Compensation Systems Analyst

Hyland; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyland is seeking a Lead Variable Compensation Systems Analyst for a remote US role. You will own the enterprise incentive compensation platform, ensure accurate payouts, and uphold data controls essential for financial reporting and compliance.

You’ll configure plans in Xactly, build Power BI dashboards, and collaborate across Finance, Sales Operations, HR, Payroll, and Tax while mentoring teammates and driving automation for commission, bonus, and incentive processes.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of progressive experience in variable compensation administration or related finance function.
• Heads-on experience administering an enterprise incentive compensation platform (Xactly preferred).
• Deep knowledge of sales compensation mechanics (quotas, accelerators, draws, multi-currency payouts).
• Experience supporting internal or external audits and SOX controls.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP principles related to compensation, accruals, and GL reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Manage administration of the enterprise incentive compensation platform, including plan configuration, security, data integrations, system releases, regression testing, reporting, and issue resolution.
• Develop and optimize end-to-end automation for variable compensation processes—from data intake and quota loading through calculations, approvals, payout files, and GL posting.
• Provide system and data support for variable compensation account reconciliations, researching data discrepancies and troubleshooting issues.
• Manage calculation, validation, approval, and reconciliation of commissions, bonuses, and incentives with Finance, Sales Ops, HR, Payroll, and Tax.
• Develop dashboards and recurring reporting covering attainment, plan cost, payout trends, exceptions, quota allocation, and other metrics.
• Mentor, coach, and provide feedback to team members as a trusted advisor on best practices and trends.

Skills

Variable compensation

SOX compliance

Data analysis

Dashboards

Tools

Xactly

Power BI

SQL

Salesforce

Job description

Overview

Lead Variable Compensation Systems Analyst

Remote – US | Remote

About the Role

The Lead Variable Compensation Systems Analyst is responsible for managing the systems, data, automation, and financial operations supporting variable compensation programs - including commissions, bonuses, and incentive plans. In this role, you'll serve as the technical authority for the enterprise incentive compensation platform, ensure accurate and timely calculations and payouts, and uphold the data integrity and controls required for financial reporting, internal audit, and regulatory compliance. You'll also provide technical guidance and mentorship to fellow analysts, helping elevate the team's overall capability.

Technology You'll Work With

• Xactly
• Power BI
• SQL
• Salesforce

Your Role Responsibilities? Here’s What You’ll Do.

• Manage administration of the enterprise incentive compensation platform, including plan configuration, security, data integrations, system releases, regression testing, reporting, and issue resolution.
• Develop and optimize end-to-end automation for variable compensation processes - from data intake and quota loading through calculations, approvals, payout files, and general ledger posting.
• Provide system and data support for variable compensation account reconciliations, including researching data discrepancies, troubleshooting issues, and assisting with questions.
• Manage calculation, system 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 reporting covering attainment, plan cost, payout trends, exceptions, quota allocation, and other variable compensation performance measures.
• Mentor, coach, and provide feedback to team members while serving as a trusted advisor and thought leader on variable compensation best practices and industry trends.

Role Essentials

• 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 (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

What We’d Like to See

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

About Hyland

Hyland is the pioneer of the Content Innovation Cloud™, delivering ubiquitous enterprise intelligence to organizations with solutions that unlock actionable insights and drive automation. © Hyland. All rights reserved. Trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide, including many of the Fortune 100, Hyland's solutions create the foundation for a connected, agentic enterprise, where teams harness the power of AI to redefine how they operate and engage with those they serve. For additional information on Hyland's platform and services, please visit Hyland.com.

#HylandLife

Since 1991, it has been Hyland's mission to help our employees, customers and partners exceed their potential with our industry-leading content services platform. Our employees exude a contagious energy and are passionate about what they do - whether it's helping customers succeed, raising up their fellow Hylanders, or engaging in the communities where they live and work. The #HylandLife hashtag encompasses our employee-centric culture. Our employees live our culture day in and day out by bringing their best self to work. Hyland supports them to do just that through career development resources, wellbeing programs and innovation practices. We thrive on diverse viewpoints and new ideas and believe that a positive, inclusive workplace is imperative to sustainable success. As we've grown to a company of nearly 4,000 strong, we have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our communities. We strongly support employee initiatives and align our giving campaigns and programs to organizations that are important to them.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Hyland is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. Information collected during the hiring process is used solely to assess qualifications, verify identity, and comply with legal requirements.