Finance Manager

Job Description •Role is on-site 4x/week in Addison Our client, a national industry leader, is seeking a Compensation Finance Manager to join their growing corporate finance team. This is a pivotal role focused on the strategic administration and analytical oversight of variable incentive programs across multiple business units. You will serve as a key architect in refining how the firm calculates, tracks, and optimizes performance-based pay.

Hight Points:

--Individual conributor role, reporting directly to the VP of Accounting --Role is a 50/50 blend of Finance, and technical

Data Analytics Core Responsibilities Plan Administration:

Manage the end-to-end execution of complex variable compensation models, ensuring precision and timeliness in all incentive distributions.

Data Architecture:

Analyze and reconcile large-scale datasets, including recurring billing files, asset transfer tracking, and specialized revenue reporting.

Process Evolution:

Lead initiatives to automate manual workflows, enhance data collection integrity, and implement scalable efficiencies within the finance function.

Cross-Functional Partnership:

Act as a primary liaison between Finance, HR, and Legal teams to align compensation structures with broader organizational goals.

Modeling & Forecasting:

Develop sophisticated financial models to project the impact of potential plan changes and evaluate the ROI of current incentive structures.

Strategic Insights:

Monitor performance metrics against business objectives, delivering actionable recommendations to executive leadership. Required Qualifications BS degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related analytical field. 5+ years' corporate finance, data analytics, or compensation analysis Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power Query; you must be comfortable reconciling disparate data sources. Experience with Business Intelligence platforms (such as Power BI, Tableau, or ThoughtSpot ) to extract and interpret data.

Communication:

Ability to translate complex financial findings into clear, executive-level summaries and recommendations. Preferred Quaflifications Prior experience in the financial services or investment management industry. Familiarity with CRM data flows (specifically Salesforce) and how they integrate into financial reporting. A track record of collaborating with Data Engineering teams to translate business needs into technical requirements. Why this role? This is an ideal position for a data-driven finance professional who enjoys the intersection of "big picture" strategy and granular technical execution in a fast-paced, professional services environment.