Ensure complete and accurate employee data and compensation plan details across all relevant systems
Reconcile and analyze large, complex datasets to maintain accurate variable compensation, performance tracking, plan attribution, and sales hierarchies
Administer the end-to-end commission process: data validation, calculation, approval, and timely payout execution
Collaborate with Finance, Sales Operations, and HR to support plan design and implementation of new compensation programs
Reconcile commission statements and proactively investigate and resolve discrepancies
Provide clear, timely responses to commission-related inquiries from sales team members
Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit standards, and regulatory requirements
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize compensation operations and increase accuracy, scalability, and transparency
Develop and deliver dashboards and reports that provide actionable insights into compensation performance and program effectiveness
Stay current with industry trends and best practices to support program innovation and scalability
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
2–4 years of experience in sales compensation administration or sales operations
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, etc.)
Experience with commission/incentive compensation tools especially CaptivateIQ is highly preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and data accuracy
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Understanding of sales processes, incentive structures, and common compensation models (e.g., quota attainment, accelerators, SPIFFs)
Experience working in a SaaS, technology, or high-growth company environment is a plus
Benefits
Ability to work remotely, with office setup reimbursement
Competitive salary
Standard benefits and equity package
Unlimited PTO
Paid holidays and sick time
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Life, short and long-term disability insurance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
data analysisdata validationcompensation calculationperformance trackingdashboard developmentreportingMicrosoft Excelpivot tablesVLOOKUPINDEX/MATCH
Soft skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailverbal communicationwritten communicationindependencecollaborationadaptabilitytime managementcontinuous improvement