Job Title: Commission Analyst
Location: 100% Remote working EST!
Employment Type: Temporary (3-4 Month Contract, w/ potential for extension)
Industry: Tech
Compensation: $60.00 - $70.00/hour (depending on experience)
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
About the Opportunity:
Acara Solutions is partnering with our customer, one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in the U.S., to find a Commissions Analyst. Key to our customer's success is effectively designing, communicating, implementing, and administering variable compensation plans across the company that accurately incentivize, measure, and reward performance for its team members. As the team driving these initiatives expands to build a best-in-class variable compensation program, the Commissions Analyst will be a key member of that team.
In this role, you will work cross-functionally to administer our customer's variable compensation plan, including monthly earnings calculations, communications, and analytics. Beyond day-to-day administration, you will participate in plan design and documentation, helping craft the experience for all plan participants. This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to make a significant impact across the entire sales organization.
What You'll Do:
- Maintain an in-depth understanding of all commission plans across the sales organization and effectively communicate calculations and rationale
- Calculate and validate monthly variable earnings accurately and on time according to current compensation plans
- Maintain commission tools and reference data, including employee and commission plan information, to accurately pay variable commission; regularly update relevant systems consistent with plan objectives
- Partner with Finance, HR, Operations, and Sales leadership to develop and fine-tune commission plans by providing strategic financial insights and recommendations
- Communicate effectively with plan participants when they have questions, and regularly train plan participants on the structure of their plans
Why You'll Love Working Here:
*Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
*Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
*People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
*Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates
Why This Opportunity is Exciting:
This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.
About Acara Solutions
Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.
Sound like a good fit?
Feel free to email your resume to clarks@acarasolutions.com or call me directly at (518) 227-7902
What You'll Bring:
- 1+ years of Sales Compensation, Sales Operations, or Finance experience
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with large data sets
What Sets You Apart:
- Ability to think creatively and critically, and thrive in a dynamic and often ambiguous work environment
- Ability to be a self-starter, work independently, and take initiative to handle increasing responsibility over time
- Effective communication and analytical skills; team-oriented, with confidence collaborating with colleagues at all organizational levels
- SaaS or FinTech industry experience is a plus
- Systems skills, with experience in cloud-based financial systems and tools such as Salesforce, Xactly, Callidus, Anaplan, or similar
Additional Information:
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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.
