About this role
About Workato
Workato delivers enterprise infrastructure for the agentic era, redefining iPaaS and helping enterprises unify data, applications, processes, and AI into a single, governed platform. A leader in Enterprise MCP and trusted by 50% of the Fortune 500, Workato's cloud-native architecture connects every application, data source, and process to power real-time orchestration at scale. With enterprise-grade security and continuous innovation at its core, Workato provides the trusted foundation for organizations to automate with confidence and operationalize AI across the business. To learn more, visit www.workato.com
Why join us?
Ultimately, Workato believes in fostering a flexible, trust-oriented culture that empowers everyone to take full ownership of their roles. We are driven by innovation and looking for team players who want to actively build our company.
But, we also believe in balancing productivity with self-care. That's why we offer all of our employees a vibrant and dynamic work environment along with a multitude of benefits they can enjoy inside and outside of their work lives.
If this sounds right up your alley, please submit an application. We look forward to getting to know you!
Also, feel free to check out why:Business Insider named us an "enterprise startup to bet your career on"Forbes' Cloud 100 recognized us as one of the top 100 private cloud companies in the worldDeloitte Tech Fast 500 ranked us as the 17th fastest growing tech company in the Bay Area, and 96th in North AmericaQuartz ranked us the #1 best company for remote workersThe Lead Compliance Accountant, Incentive Compensation is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of all variable compensation elements, including commissions, bonuses, and related accruals. This role also performs analytical reviews to assess the reasonableness of payouts and ensures compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
ResponsibilitiesDevelop and document an Audit Plan to validate commission, bonus, and other variable pay calculations for accuracy and alignment with approved plans and policiesReview and validate accruals for commissions, bonuses, and other incentive programs, ensuring proper cut-off and compliance with accounting standardsPerform year-to-date (YTD) analysis of variable compensation, including trend and variance analysis versus targets, prior periods, and business performancePrepare consolidated (YTD) actual compensation on a monthly basis to support reasonableness checks for upcoming commission payouts, with reference to on-target earnings (OTE) as defined in employment contracts.Investigate significant fluctuations or anomalies and provide clear explanations supported by dataReconcile compensation data across multiple systems (e.g., payroll, Salesforce, CaptivateIQ)Verify supporting data such as sales performance, targets, employment terms, and plan eligibilityIdentify discrepancies, investigate root causes, and work with Finance, HR, and Sales Operations teams to resolve issues under tight deadlinesMaintain clear audit trails and documentation for all reviews and adjustmentsSupport month-end and year-end close processes related to variable compensation accruals and actualsUtilize AI tools to strengthen internal controls and improve processes for compensation validation, tracking, reporting, and accrualsPrepare reports and dashboards summarizing compensation trends, variances, and adjustmentsSupport internal and external audits by providing required documentation and explanationsMaintain policy documents for Capitalized Contract Costs and other relevant accounting policiesRequirements
Qualifications / Experience / Technical SkillsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field3 years of audit experience at a public accounting firm5-8 years of combined experience in auditing, accounting, or compensation analysis Strong understanding of accrual accounting, cut-off principles, and internal controlsAdvanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, data analysis); experience with ERP and payroll systems preferredStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large datasets and identify trends or anomaliesHigh attention to detail and strong problem-solving capabilitiesAbility to work cross-functionally with Finance, HR, and Sales teamsStrong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlinesPreferred Qualifications:Experience with Salesforce CRM reportsExperience with commissions and bonus structures.Familiarity with SaaS or sales-driven organizationsProfessional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIA) is a plusKey Competencies:Attention to detail and accuracyIntegrity and confidentialityStrong analytical and critical thinkingProcess improvement mindsetCollaborative and efficient communication styleBuilds strong partnerships across departments(REQ ID: 2767)