HYBRID: Senior Accountant Manager Track

Senior Accountant - Incentive Compensation

Hybrid:
Duluth, GA (3 days in-office / 2 days remote)

The Senior Accountant - Incentive Compensation (Manager Track) is responsible for owning incentive compensation accounting, governance, and system administration in a private company environment. This role serves as the lead for incentive compensation and Varicent, with accountability for accurate calculation, accrual, payout support, and financial reporting. The position also plays a critical role in designing scalable processes, mentoring junior team members, and evolving incentive controls as the business grows.

• This role reports to the Director of Accounting and sits within an accounting and finance team of approximately 20 professionals. The Senior Accountant has direct supervisory responsibility for one analyst supporting incentive compensation, including reviewing their work, coaching their technical development, and owning the quality and timeliness of their deliverables. Advancement to Incentive Compensation Manager is performance-based and earned through demonstrated mastery of the role, expansion of scope, and readiness to take on broader people‑leadership responsibilities.

• This is a hybrid role with an expectation of one to three days per week in the office. Travel requirements are minimal.

• Serve as the finance owner and subject matter expert for the Varicent incentive compensation system
• Lead incentive plan configuration, rule development, validation, and testing within Varicent
• Oversee monthly and quarterly incentive calculations, ensuring alignment with approved compensation plans
• Act as escalation point for complex incentive issues, disputes, and exceptions
• Partner with leadership on incentive plan design feasibility and system implementation

• Own monthly incentive compensation accruals, true‑ups, and related journal entries
• Ensure accurate expense recognition in accordance with U.S. GAAP in a private‑company environment
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations related to commissions, bonuses, and variable compensation
• Prepare management‑level reporting and analysis for leadership related to incentive costs
• Own the company’s technical accounting position for incentive compensation under ASC 606 and ASC 340‑40, including the analysis and documentation supporting the current practical expedient election (amortization period of one year or less), and reassess the conclusion as plan design, contract terms, or business strategy evolve
• Partner with revenue accounting and FP&A to evaluate ASC 340‑40 implications of any proposed incentive plan changes prior to finalization, ensuring accounting impact is fully understood before plans are launched

• Provide functional guidance and review work for junior accountants or analysts supporting incentives
• Lead training and knowledge transfer related to incentive processes and Varicent usage
• Develop and document scalable processes, controls, and standard operating procedures
• Demonstrate readiness for people management through ownership, coaching, and cross‑functional leadership

• Design, maintain, and enhance internal controls over incentive compensation and Varicent access
• Support audit and diligence requests common in private‑company environments (e.g., lenders, investors, potential transactions)
• Ensure compliance with internal compensation governance and approval frameworks
• Proactively identify and mitigate financial and operational risk related to incentive compensation

• Partner with Sales Operations, HR, Payroll, and IT for incentive‑related matters
• Oversee payroll file preparation and approval for incentive payouts
• Lead automation and efficiency initiatives to support business growth and system scalability
• Drive continuous improvement in data accuracy, reporting, and cycle times

This role operates within a connected finance and revenue tech stack. The Senior Accountant…