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Finance and Compensation Specialist

Skillsoft is a global leader in corporate digital learning, offering a comprehensive suite of content, a personalized AI-driven platform (Percipio), and instructor-led training to help organizations and individuals develop skills for the future.

Skillsoft

Employee count: 1001-5000

Ireland only

At Skillsoft, we propel organizations and people to grow together through transformative learning experiences. We believe every team member has the potential to be AMAZING. Join us in our quest to transform learning and help individuals unleash their edge.

The Finance and Compensation Specialist will be responsible for overseeing and enhancing all facets of financial reporting, including accrual calculations, adjustments, and month-end reconciliations. This role demands a highly analytical and detail-oriented individual with extensive experience in finance. The ideal candidate will bring innovative ideas to optimize processes and possess a substantial background in financial reporting and sales compensation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the calculation of monthly and quarterly accruals, ensuring precision and consistency.
  • Review and adjust accruals based on updated financial data and insights.
  • Conduct comprehensive month-end reconciliations to guarantee accuracy in financial reporting.
  • Interpret and analyze commission data to ensure timely and accurate payments.
  • Collaborate with the finance team to align reporting strategies with overarching financial objectives.
  • Prepare and deliver detailed financial reports on metrics and performance.
  • Develop, maintain, and refine financial reporting structures and policies to enhance efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and internal policies, proactively addressing potential issues.
  • Provide strategic insights and recommendations to improve financial reporting processes and systems.
  • Ensure compliance with sales compensation policies and SOX requirements and maintain supporting documents
  • Partner with cross-functional teams regularly to build constructive relationship and drive continuous cross-functional process improvement
  • Participate in User Acceptance Test for system plan implementation and updates
  • Provide support for any ad hoc business requirements

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
  • 2-5 years of progressive experience in finance, financial reporting, sales compensation, or a related role.
  • Deep knowledge of accrual accounting and financial reconciliation processes.
  • Experience with commission calculations.
  • Proficiency in advanced financial software and analytical tools, such as Excel, ERP systems, and financial databases.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to manage large datasets effectively.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly.
  • Proven ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  • Experience in a high-growth, sales-driven organization.
  • Track record of providing innovative solutions and driving process improvements.

MORE ABOUT SKILLSOFT:

Skillsoft delivers online learning, training, and talent solutions to help organizations unleash their edge. Leveraging immersive, engaging content, Skillsoft enables organizations to unlock the potential in their best assets – their people – and build teams with the skills they need for success. Empowering 36 million learners and counting, Skillsoft democratizes learning through an intelligent learning experience and a customized, learner-centric approach to skills development with resources for Leadership Development, Business Skills, Technology & Development, Digital Transformation, and Compliance.

Skillsoft is partner to thousands of leading global organizations, including many Fortune 500 companies. The company features three award-winning systems that support learning, performance and success: Skillsoft learning content, the Percipio intelligent learning experience platform, which offers measurable impact across the entire employee lifecycle. Learn more at www.skillsoft.com.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us.
If this opportunity intrigues you, we would love for you to apply!

NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Skillsoft does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Skillsoft employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Skillsoft Employment Agency Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.

Skillsoft is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

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Skillsoft's journey began in 1998, founded by Charles Moran with a pioneering vision for online learning, initially focusing on soft skills. The company quickly established itself as a dominant force in web-based corporate training. Through a series of strategic acquisitions, including notable names like Books24x7 in 2001, SmartForce (formerly CBT Systems) in 2002 which also led to establishing a headquarters in Ireland for a period, NETg in 2007, Element K in 2011, MindLeaders in 2012, SumTotal Systems in 2014, and Vodeclic SAS in 2015, Skillsoft aggressively expanded its content library and technological capabilities. This growth trajectory saw the company transition from a startup to a multi-billion dollar enterprise, navigating periods of being publicly traded, taken private by firms like Berkshire Partners, Advent International, and Bain Capital in 2010, and later acquired by Charterhouse Capital Partners in 2014.

The company's evolution was marked by a relentless focus on building a comprehensive content repository covering IT and digital skills, leadership development, business acumen, and compliance, alongside a vast collection of books, audio recordings, and assessments. Recognizing the need to modernize its delivery, Skillsoft launched Percipio around 2016-2017, a state-of-the-art learning experience platform (LXP) that has since become central to its offerings. Despite facing challenges, including a voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in June 2020, Skillsoft emerged successfully in August 2020. A significant milestone occurred in June 2021 when Skillsoft once again became a publicly traded company under its original stock symbol, SKIL. The company continued its strategic growth with the acquisition of Global Knowledge in 2021 and Codecademy in 2022, further solidifying its position as a global leader in corporate digital learning, dedicated to helping organizations and individuals unleash their potential and prepare for the future of work.

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