Sr. Manager - Compensation

ABOUT THE COMPANY

At the company, everything starts with people. We partner with leading accounting firms across the United States, bringing them together through a shared platform that supports their growth while preserving the local identities and client relationships that make each firm unique. Our partner firms combine the close connections of a local team with the resources of a national community, giving professionals access to broader career opportunities, learning, collaboration, and innovative technology. Whether you join the company or one of our partner firms, you’ll be part of a connected team investing in your development and shaping the future of accounting.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Manager, Compensation leads the design, implementation, and administration of compensation programs that attract, retain, and motivate employees. This role partners with Human Resources, Finance, and business leaders to align compensation with business priorities, maintain competitive and equitable pay practices, and manage compensation investments responsibly.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead compensation programs, including base pay, annual incentives, salary structures, and job architecture.

• Manage annual compensation planning, including merit increases, promotions, and incentive payouts.

• Evaluate market data and internal pay relationships to recommend competitive salary ranges and compensation strategies.

• Advise HR partners and business leaders on job evaluations, offers, pay decisions, and organizational changes.

• Assess pay equity and recommend actions that support consistent, fair compensation practices.

• Develop compensation policies, guidelines, and communications that help managers make informed pay decisions.

• Partner with Finance to model program costs, establish budgets, and monitor spending.

• Maintain compliance with applicable compensation requirements and oversee accurate reporting and program administration.

• Lead and develop compensation team members and manage external survey and consulting relationships.

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 7+ years of progressive compensation experience, including experience leading programs, projects, or teams.

• Experience working in professional services firms

• Strong knowledge of market pricing, job evaluation, salary structures, and incentive compensation.

• Advanced analytical and spreadsheet skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations.

• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, handle sensitive information, and manage competing priorities.

• Working knowledge of applicable pay equity, wage and hour, and pay transparency requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation or comparable certification.

• Experience with HR information systems, compensation planning platforms, and reporting tools.

• Experience supporting complex organizations, multiple business units, or geographically distributed workforces.

• Experience supporting accounting firms

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The total rewards package at the company includes base salary and benefits.

Our salary ranges are competitive within the accounting industry and are updated regularly using the most reliable compensation survey data for our industry. New hire offers are made based on a candidate’s experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers.

We provide a robust benefits package, including

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental)

• Company-Paid Life and Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and accident insurance

• Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions

• Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.