Senior Commissions Analyst

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Come join our passionate team! Barracuda is a leading cybersecurity company providing complete protection against complex threats. Our platform protects email, data, applications,

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Come join our passionate team! Barracuda is a leading cybersecurity company providing complete protection against complex threats. Our platform protects email, data, applications, and networks with innovative solutions, and a managed XDR service, to strengthen cyber resilience. Hundreds of thousands of IT professionals and managed service providers worldwide trust us to protect and support them with solutions that are easy to buy, deploy, and use.

We know a diverse workforce adds to our collective value and strength as an organization. Barracuda Networks is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equal employment opportunity and equitable compensation regardless of race, gender, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.

Envision yourself at Barracuda

Barracuda Networks is seeking a Senior Commissions Analyst to support the design, administration, and execution of global sales compensation programs. While this role is posted near our East Coast offices, we are open to candidates based anywhere within the United States and support a remote schedule.

This is a critical, hands-on role within Sales Operations, focused on ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant commission processing, while driving automation, transparency, and scalability across compensation systems and processes.

You will partner closely with Sales, Finance, HR, Deal Desk, and Business Systems to ensure compensation plans are executed effectively and aligned to company objectives.

What you’ll be working on

Commission Administration & Processing

Calculate and validate commission payouts in accordance with approved compensation plans and policies

Ensure accurate crediting, bookings alignment, and reconciliation of commission data within systems (e.g., Salesforce, SPM tools)

Support monthly/quarterly commission cycles including accruals, payouts, and adjustments

Data Integrity & Controls

Maintain high standards of data quality across CRM and compensation systems to ensure accurate commission results

Perform audits and reconciliations of bookings, pipeline, and commission calculations

Enforce compliance with compensation plans and company policies

Reporting & Analytics

Produce regular reports on commission attainment, earnings, and trends

Analyze compensation performance (e.g., pay-for-performance alignment, plan effectiveness)

Support Finance with commission accruals, variance analysis, and forecasting inputs

System & Process Optimization

Partner with Business Systems to enhance compensation tools (e.g., Xactly or equivalent)

Identify automation opportunities to reduce manual effort and improve cycle times

Support UAT, enhancements, and implementation of new compensation processes

Cross-Functional Partnership

Act as primary point of contact for commission-related inquiries and issue resolution

Partner with Sales Ops, Finance, HR, and Deal Desk to ensure alignment on bookings, crediting rules, and policy interpretation

Support compensation plan rollout, documentation, and communication

What you bring to the role

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field

3–6 years of experience in sales compensation, commissions, or sales operations

Strong Excel skills and ability to work with large datasets

Experience with CRM (Salesforce) and SPM/commission systems (e.g., Xactly preferred)

Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail and accuracy

Working knowledge of sales compensation plans, bookings/ARR concepts, and crediting policies

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Clear communicator with strong cross-functional partnership skills
High attention to detail and strong ownership mindset
Process-oriented with focus on scalability and repeatability
Proactive problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset
Able to balance control/compliance with business agility

What you’ll get from us

A team where you can voice your opinion, make an impact, and where you and your experience are valued. Internal mobility – there are opportunities for cross training and the ability to attain your next career step within Barracuda.

Equity, in the form of non-qualifying options
High-quality health benefits
Retirement Plan with employer match
Career-growth opportunities
Flexible Time Off and Paid Time Off benefits
Volunteer opportunities

At Barracuda, we believe in fair and equitable compensation practices that reflect both market realities and the unique circumstances of each geographical location. We recognize that cost-of-living disparities, market conditions, and other factors can significantly impact compensation expectations in different regions. The compensation range provided in this job description is for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect the actual compensation offers for the position in your location. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidates’ qualifications and experience.

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