<div>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.</div><div> </div><div>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.</div><div> </div><div><b>Envision yourself at Barracuda </b></div><div>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.</div><div> </div><div>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. </div><div> </div><div>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. </div><div> </div><div><b>What you’ll be working on </b></div><div>Commission Administration & Processing </div><ul><li><div>Calculate and validate commission payouts in accordance with approved compensation plans and policies </div></li></ul><ul><li><div>Ensure accurate crediting, bookings alignment, and reconciliation of commission data within systems (e.g., Salesforce, SPM tools) </div></li></ul><ul><li><div>Support monthly/quarterly commission cycles including accruals, payouts, and adjustments </div></li></ul><div>Data Integrity & Controls </div><ul><li><div>Maintain high standards of data quality across CRM and compensation systems to ensure accurate commission results </div></li></ul><ul><li><div>Perform audits and reconciliations of bookings, pipeline, and commission calculations </div></li></ul><ul><li><div>Enforce compliance with compensation plans and company policies </div></li></ul><div>Reporting & Analytics </div><ul><li><div>Produce regular reports on commission attainment, earnings, and trends </div></li></ul><ul><li><div>Analyze compensation performance (e.g., pay-for-performance alignment, plan effectiveness) </div></li></ul><ul><li><div>Support Finance with commission accruals, variance analysis, and forecasting inputs </div></li></ul><div>System & Process Optimization </div><ul><li><div>Partner with Business Systems to enhance compensation tools (e.g., Xactly or equivalent) </div></li></ul><ul><li><div>Identify automation opportunities to reduce manual effort and improve cycle times </div></li></ul><ul><li><div>Support UAT, enhancements, and implementation of new compensation processes </div></li></ul><div>Cross-Functional Partnership </div><ul><li><div>Act as primary point of contact for commission-related inquiries and issue resolution </div></li></ul><ul><li><div>Partner with Sales Ops, Finance, HR, and Deal Desk to ensure alignment on bookings, crediting rules, and policy interpretation </div></li></ul><ul><li><div>Support compensation plan rollout, documentation, and communication </div></li></ul><div> </div><div><b>What you bring to the role </b></div><ul><li><div>Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field </div></li></ul><ul><li><div>3–6 years of experience in sales compensation, commissions, or sales operations </div></li></ul><ul><li><div>Strong Excel skills and ability to work with large datasets </div></li></ul><ul><li><div>Experience with CRM (Salesforce) and SPM/commission systems (e.g., Xactly preferred) </div></li></ul><ul><li><div>Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail and accuracy </div></li></ul><ul><li><div>Working knowledge of sales compensation plans, bookings/ARR concepts, and crediting policies </div></li></ul><ul><li><div>Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment </div></li></ul><ul><li><div>Clear communicator with strong cross-functional partnership skills </div></li><li><div>High attention to detail and strong ownership mindset </div></li><li><div>Process-oriented with focus on scalability and repeatability </div></li><li><div>Proactive problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset </div></li><li><div>Able to balance control/compliance with business agility </div></li></ul><div> </div><div><b>What you’ll get from us</b></div><div>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.</div><div> </div><ul><li><div>Equity, in the form of non-qualifying options</div></li><li><div>High-quality health benefits</div></li><li><div>Retirement Plan with employer match</div></li><li><div>Career-growth opportunities</div></li><li><div>Flexible Time Off and Paid Time Off benefits</div></li><li><div>Volunteer opportunities</div></li></ul><div> </div><div>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.</div><div><br>#remote</div>