At Curriculum Associates, we believe in the potential of every child and are changing the face of education technology with award-winning learning programs like i-Ready that serve a third of the nation's K8 students. For more than 50 years, our commitment to making classrooms better places, serving educators, and supporting accessible learning experiences for all students has driven the continuous improvement of our innovative programs. Our team of more than 2,500 employees is composed of lifelong learners who stand behind this mission, working tirelessly to serve the educational community with world-class programs and support every day.
Essential duties/responsibilities:
- Sales commission financials, including calculation of commission and incentive-based earnings for sales and sales adjacent teams, performance of variance analysis, and budgeting/forecasting
- Oversee key processes, in structuring, delivering, and analyzing compensation for commission-driven employees
- Build and maintain insightful analytics around sales compensation to help support decision-making
- Identify and implement process improvements and make recommendations based on the assigned area(s) of responsibility.
- Provide business partnership in financial acumen and decision-making as well as execution of short term and long-term plans.
- Thoroughly validate calculations, documents and statements for accuracy.
- Ensure compliance within company policies and procedures
Required Job Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to understand complex financial models for business support, including forecasting and variance analysis
- An analytic, critical thinker who enjoys solving problems and working with data.
- Tech savvy with expert level Excel & Analytical skills.
- Strong attention to detail with proven track record in ensuring data accuracy
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, purpose-driven, collaborative environment
- Commissions experience a plus
- Previous use of SQL and SFDC/Domo/BI Tools experience is a plus.
Required Education and Experience:
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field required
- Minimum of two (2) years of analytical experience in Finance, Commission or related field
Travel: Little or no travel required.
Working Environment: Office Environment
