[Remote] Commissions Analyst at Brightwheel

India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
EdTech, Early EducationIndustries

Requirements

  • 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 Google Sheets/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
  • Detail-obsessed, highly organized, and motivated by accuracy
  • Ability to take full ownership of work, ensuring numbers align and questions are answered clearly
  • Excited to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment where trust, clarity, and deadlines matter
  • Enjoys diving deep into data, solving process puzzles, and improving systems
  • Operates with integrity, follows through on commitments, and rolls up sleeves to get things done
  • Curious about how technology — especially AI — can automate, streamline, and elevate financial operations

Responsibilities

  • Take a Get Better Every Day approach to holistically improve the commissions process and continually raise the bar
  • Own the monthly and quarterly commission payout process — calculate, validate, and reconcile payments with speed and precision
  • Collaborate on improvements to develop AI-native tooling and automation to streamline workflows and reduce manual work
  • 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
  • Support ad hoc compensation analysis and data validation efforts, with 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

Skills

Data Analysis
Commissions Processing
Incentive Compensation
Payout Processing
Process Improvement
Financial Operations
Cross-Functional Collaboration
AI Automation

Brightwheel

Childcare management software for preschools

About Brightwheel

Brightwheel provides childcare management software specifically designed for preschools and childcare centers. The platform simplifies various administrative tasks such as sign-in and sign-out procedures, billing, and communication with families, allowing educators and staff to save time each month. Users have reported that 90% of preschools using Brightwheel experience an increase in timely payments, while 95% of administrators and staff note improved communication with families. Brightwheel operates on a subscription-based model, where childcare centers pay a regular fee to access the software. Its user-friendly interface and strong customer service set it apart from competitors, making it a top choice in the educational technology market. The goal of Brightwheel is to enhance the efficiency of childcare management and foster better relationships between centers and families.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2010Year Founded
$86.4MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Consumer Software, EducationIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Competitive base salary
Equity
Premium medical, dental, & vision coverage
Paid parental leave
Flexible PTO policy
Wellness & productivity stipend
Learning & development stipend

Risks

Increased competition from AI-powered tools like Clay could challenge Brightwheel's market position.
Integration challenges from acquiring Experience Early Learning may disrupt service quality.
Rapid valuation increase to $600 million may attract scrutiny and pressure for growth.

Differentiation

Brightwheel offers an all-in-one platform for childcare management and communication.
The platform is highly rated, earning the title of #1 childcare software.
Brightwheel's integration with QuickBooks enhances financial monitoring for childcare centers.

Upsides

Brightwheel's acquisition of Experience Early Learning expands its educational offerings.
The $55M Series C funding round boosts Brightwheel's growth potential and market reach.
Brightwheel's platform improves timely payments and communication for 90% of its users.

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