[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

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Data AnalysisCommissions ProcessingIncentive CompensationPayout ProcessingProcess ImprovementFinancial OperationsCross-Functional CollaborationAI Automation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a remote position?

Yes, Brightwheel is a distributed team with remote employees across every US time zone, as well as select offices in the US and internationally.

What skills are required for the Commissions Analyst role?

The role requires being detail-obsessed, highly organized, motivated by accuracy, experienced with data management across Salesforce, payroll, and reporting tools, and curious about AI for automating financial operations. Strong cross-functional collaboration, process improvement, and dashboard-building skills are also essential.

What is the company culture like at Brightwheel?

The team is passionate, talented, and customer-focused, embodying Leadership Principles with a distributed work setup that emphasizes trust, clarity, deadlines, and continuous improvement.

What does a strong candidate for this role look like?

A strong candidate takes full ownership, thrives in fast-paced environments, excels at diving deep into data, solving process puzzles, operates with integrity, and is excited about AI-driven improvements in financial operations.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

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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