Sr. Manager - Compensation
Current · Remote
About the Company
At Current, everything starts with people. We partner with leading accounting firms across the United States, bringing them together through a shared platform that supports their growth while preserving the local identities and client relationships that make each firm unique. Our partner firms combine the close connections of a local team with the resources of a national community, giving professionals access to broader career opportunities, learning, collaboration, and innovative technology. Whether you join Current or one of our partner firms, you’ll be part of a connected team investing in your development and shaping the future of accounting.
About the Role
The Senior Manager, Compensation leads the design, implementation, and administration of compensation programs that attract, retain, and motivate employees. This role partners with Human Resources, Finance, and business leaders to align compensation with business priorities, maintain competitive and equitable pay practices, and manage compensation investments responsibly.
Responsibilities
Lead compensation programs, including base pay, annual incentives, salary structures, and job architecture.
Manage annual compensation planning, including merit increases, promotions, and incentive payouts.
Evaluate market data and internal pay relationships to recommend competitive salary ranges and compensation strategies.
Advise HR partners and business leaders on job evaluations, offers, pay decisions, and organizational changes.
Assess pay equity and recommend actions that support consistent, fair compensation practices.
Develop compensation policies, guidelines, and communications that help managers make informed pay decisions.
Partner with Finance to model program costs, establish budgets, and monitor spending.
Maintain compliance with applicable compensation requirements and oversee accurate reporting and program administration.
Lead and develop compensation team members and manage external survey and consulting relationships.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
7+ years of progressive compensation experience, including experience leading programs, projects, or teams.
Experience working in professional services firms
Strong knowledge of market pricing, job evaluation, salary structures, and incentive compensation.
Advanced analytical and spreadsheet skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations.
Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, handle sensitive information, and manage competing priorities.
Working knowledge of applicable pay equity, wage and hour, and pay transparency requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation or comparable certification.
Experience with HR information systems, compensation planning platforms, and reporting tools.
Experience supporting complex organizations, multiple business units, or geographically distributed workforces.
Experience supporting accounting firms
Compensation & Benefits
The total rewards package at Current includes base salary and benefits.
Our salary ranges are competitive within the accounting industry and are updated regularly using the most reliable compensation survey data for our industry. New hire offers are made based on a candidate’s experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers.
We provide a robust benefits package, including:
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental)
Company-Paid Life and Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and accident insurance
Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions
Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.