Variable Incentive Compensation Analyst

Wipfli Advisory LLC

3d • $66,000 - $89,000 • Remote

About The Position

At Wipfli, people count. At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do—the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results. We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path. People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity. Job Summary: This role is responsible for the end‑to‑end administration of commission and incentive plans for business development and growth teams. The work is highly analytical and detail‑driven, combining hands‑on calculation and validation with process improvement, documentation, and system enhancements. The analyst partners closely with Total Rewards, HR, Finance, Growth, and Data & Analytics teams and serves as a point of contact for plan participants. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys structured, cyclical work, values accuracy and compliance, and is comfortable operating in evolving environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 3–5 years of experience supporting commission, bonus, or incentive compensation programs
• Strong understanding of variable compensation structures and payout cycles
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data validation)
• Experience working with large datasets and manual calculation processes
• High attention to detail and experience handling confidential information

Nice To Haves

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)
• Experience with incentive or commission management platforms (e.g., CaptivateIQ)
• Experience with Workday Advanced Compensation
• Familiarity with Microsoft D365, Power BI, or reporting automation tools

Responsibilities

• Calculate, validate, and process commission, bonus, and incentive payouts on a quarterly cycle
• Maintain eligibility rosters, plan documentation, and audit‑ready records
• Perform detailed data reviews, reconciliations, and compliance checks
• Prepare payout summaries, reports, and communications for stakeholders
• Respond to participant questions by clearly explaining calculations and plan mechanics
• Partner with HR, Finance, and Growth teams on plan alignment and budget considerations
• Support new incentive launches, including growth‑based SPIF programs
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, documentation, and automation
• Participate in incentive system selection and enhancement efforts

Benefits

• Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being.
• Highlights include 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans), dental and vision coverage, opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contribution and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Other benefits include firm-sponsored basic life and short and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) savings plan & profit share as well as Firm matching contribution, well-being incentive, education & certification assistance, flexible time off, family care leave, parental leave, family formation benefits, cell phone reimbursement, and travel rewards.
• Voluntary benefit offerings include critical illness & accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D.
• Eligibility for all benefits programs is dependent on annual hours expectation, position status/level and location.
• Wipfli offers flexibility for many positions to be performed remotely; please discuss your work preferences with your recruiter during the interview process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level