Role Description
Wiz is looking for an experienced Commissions Accountant to join our Finance team. This role will play a critical part in the global commissions accounting process, ensuring compliance with ASC 606, and supporting our fast-growing revenue engine. We are open to remote candidates, with a strong preference for those based on the East Coast.
What Youβll Do
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Administer the end-to-end commissions accounting process, including monthly accruals, capitalization, amortization, and reporting in accordance with ASC 606 and US GAAP.
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Perform the calculation, validation, and reporting of commissions and variable compensation across the global sales organization.
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Partner cross-functionally with Sales Operations, Payroll, FP&A, and Revenue Accounting to ensure accurate and timely commission payouts.
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Assist in the implementation, optimization, and ongoing maintenance of commission systems (e.g., Spiff, Xactly, CaptivateIQ or similar).
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Support audits by providing documentation and analysis related to commissions and bonus accruals.
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Ensure adherence to controls and SOX compliance for commissions-related processes.
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Understand accounting guidance for new compensation plans, SPIFFs, or plan design changes.
Qualifications
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Bachelorβs degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
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5+ years of relevant accounting and/or commissions operations experience, or similar.
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Experience and extensive knowledge of US GAAP (ASC 606), commission capitalization, and SaaS industry practices β Must.
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Experience working in a high-growth tech or SaaS company β Must.
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Experience with NetSuite and a commission platform such as Spiff, Xactly, or CaptivateIQ β Strong Advantage.
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Strong Excel skills and proficiency in Office/Google Suite.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
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Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a proactive mindset.
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High standards of accuracy and precision.