AlphaSense

Incentive Compensation Analyst

AlphaSense$74K — $102K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-2 years of variable compensation experience, including commission planning and administration
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and interested in tech advancements
  • Familiarity with QuotaPath or similar compensation tools is a plus
  • Experience with CRM/HRIS systems such as Salesforce and Workday is advantageous
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Understanding of commission accounting concepts like accruals and P&L impact
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related fields preferred

Responsibilities

  • Understand and manage compensation plans for Sales and Customer Success
  • Prepare and analyze commission payouts quarterly
  • Ensure compliance through timely tracking of compensation plan sign-offs
  • Assist Accounting and FP&A in preparing monthly commission accruals
  • Act as the primary contact for commissions-related inquiries
  • Document policies related to pay adjustments and approvals
  • Drive improvements in the commissions process and oversee UAT for changes

Benefits

  • Performance-based bonus opportunity
  • Equity options available
  • Generous benefits program
  • Flexible work environment potentially offered
  • Employee wellness initiatives
Full Job Description
About the Role:

AlphaSense is looking for a highly motivated Incentive Compensation Analyst to help drive accuracy and efficiency in our incentive compensation process. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Incentive Compensation, this role will be working cross-functionally with the Rev Org, Rev Ops, FP&A, Accounting, Payroll, Legal, and People teams and will be responsible for commissions and bonus operations including variable compensations calculations, reporting, and analysis. The ideal candidate would be a self-starter who brings with them 2+ years of Sales variable compensation experience.
Who You Are:
  • 1-2 years of variable compensation experience, including commission planning and administration
  • Very strong Microsoft Excel skills and passion for new technologies
  • Experience with QuotaPath or similar compensation tool preferred
  • Experience with CRM/HRIS systems like Salesforce and Workday is preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • An understanding of commission accounting concepts (accruals, payments, P&L impact, etc.)
  • A team player with a positive, "can do" attitude
  • Ability to work independently and multi-task in a dynamic setting while maintaining accuracy and delivering against deadlines
  • Motivated to work cross-functionally in a role which supports multiple business partners
  • BS/BA in accounting, finance, economics, or other quantitative fields preferred

What You'll Do:
  • Fully understand and help administer compensation plans for AlphaSense's revenue organization, including Sales and Customer Success teams
  • Prepare, calculate, and analyze the commissions payout in accordance to the company's quarterly cadence
  • Distribute and track completeness of compensation plan sign-off from revenue personnel to ensure compliance with company policies
  • Support the Accounting and FP&A teams in timely and accurate preparation of monthly accruals and reconciliations for commissions accounting
  • Act as a point of contact for all commissions related questions and provide thorough and timely answers to the revenue and revenue management teams
  • Document approvals and other support materials for any adjustment that will result in changes to pay and assist in drafting policies and procedures around adjustments
  • Develop, maintain, and update tool necessary for commissions reporting
  • Build documentation to effectively handle all commissions related processes
  • Drive process and systems improvements related to the commissions process and lead UAT for annual compensation plan changes
  • Provide cross-functional support regarding commissions related inquiries and requests
  • Ad Hoc projects and requests, as needed


For base compensation, we set standard ranges for all roles based on function and level benchmarked against similar stage growth companies and internal comparables. In order to be compliant with local legislation, as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, we share salary ranges on all job postings regardless of desired hiring location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience/expertise and may vary from the amounts listed below.

You may also be offered a performance-based bonus, equity, and a generous benefits program.

Base Compensation Range

$74,000-$102,000 USD

About AlphaSense

AlphaSense is a software company that provides an AI-powered search engine for business professionals. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in New York City. AlphaSense's search engine allows users to search across a wide range of sources, including company filings, news articles, and research reports. The company's platform is used by a variety of industries, including finance, consulting, and legal. AlphaSense has received numerous awards for its innovative technology and has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States.
Learn more about AlphaSense
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2011

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