brightwheel · 3 months ago
Commissions Analyst
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$82K/yr - $142K/yr
2+ years expBrightwheel is a leading technology brand in early education, dedicated to providing high-quality early education for every child. They are seeking a Commissions Analyst to manage the commission payout process, ensuring data accuracy and providing insights into compensation trends while collaborating on tooling improvements and automation.
EducationPrimary EducationSaaSSoftware
Responsibilities
Own the monthly and quarterly commission payout process — calculate, validate, and reconcile payments with speed and precision
Manage inputs across Salesforce, payroll, and reporting tools to ensure end-to-end data accuracy
Act as the primary point of contact for commissions payments — answering questions, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring transparency
Maintain clear documentation and audit trails to support Finance, Payroll, and Sales Ops teams
Build and maintain dashboards to provide clear, real-time insights into compensation trends
Collaborate on improvements to tooling and automation to streamline workflows and reduce manual work
Support ad hoc compensation analysis and data validation efforts, with the opportunity to expand scope as business needs evolve
Contribute ideas and feedback as we explore AI-native workflows in finance — surfacing opportunities to experiment, learn, and improve
Qualification
Required
2–4 years of experience in commissions, sales operations, compensation, or financial analysis
Proven ability to execute recurring, deadline-driven processes with accuracy and consistency
Advanced Excel skills
Working knowledge of SQL for data validation
Experience using AI tooling to drive efficiency in day-to-day work
Experience with Salesforce reporting and compensation or HRIS tools (e.g., Rippling) is a plus
Clear, confident communicator — able to explain logic and calculations to non-financial audiences
Demonstrated ownership mindset and cross-functional collaboration
Benefits
Premium medical, dental, and vision benefits
Generous paid parental leave
Flexible paid time off policy
Monthly wellness and productivity stipend
Learning & Development stipend
Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits typically valued at $15,000+, with brightwheel providing high coverage for both employees and families
Generous Paid Parental Leave for growing families
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) to recharge and relax
401(k) Enrollment to help you plan for the future
Monthly Remote Productivity Stipend
Company
brightwheel
Brightwheel is a software platform for preschools and childcare providers.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (4)
2024 (3)
2023 (2)
2022 (1)
2021 (4)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$88.8MKey Investors
AdditionBessemer Venture PartnersNewSchools Venture Fund
2021-02-03Series C· $55M
2020-12-14Series Unknown
2018-10-02Series B· $21M
Leadership Team
Dave Vasen
Founder & CEO
Josh Gartland
CFO
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