This role leads the data strategy, governance, and infrastructure that underpins global sales compensation, ensuring accurate, scalable, and SOX-compliant commission processes. Working closely with senior commercial leaders, you will drive automation, analytics, and data quality while leading a team responsible for supporting sales performance and business decision-making at scale.
The company operates in the Financial Services industry in New York - but this can be a remote role!
Description
This Associate Director role sits at the intersection of Sales Compensation, Data Strategy, Finance, and Technology, with responsibility for building and governing the data infrastructure that supports commission calculations, sales performance reporting, and commercial decision-making across a global sales organization.
The successful candidate will own data architecture, governance, automation, reporting, and data quality, while leading a team and partnering closely with Sales, Finance, Operations, and Technology leaders. Strong expertise in SQL, ETL processes, Power BI, data governance, automation tools (Python/Alteryx/VBA), and sales compensation environments is essential, alongside the ability to drive process improvement, maintain SOX compliance, and translate complex commercial structures into scalable, automated solutions.
- Lead the data architecture, governance, and automation supporting a global sales compensation function.
- Own the integrity and accuracy of commission calculations, reporting, and sales performance data.
- Design and optimise databases, ETL processes, and scalable reporting solutions.
- Develop automated reconciliation workflows and data quality controls.
- Partner with Sales, Finance, Operations, and Technology teams to drive strategic initiatives.
- Build and maintain SOX-compliant data governance frameworks and audit controls.
- Deliver Power BI reporting and actionable insights to senior leadership.
- Translate complex commercial agreements and sales structures into system-ready solutions.
- Lead and develop a team of analysts in a high-performance environment.
- Drive continuous process improvement, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making across the business.
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Profile
- 10+ years of experience within Sales Compensation, Revenue Operations, Data Strategy, Finance Systems, or a related field.
- Proven people leader with experience managing and developing high-performing analytical teams.
- Strong expertise in SQL, database design, ETL processes, and data architecture.
- Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Python, Alteryx, or VBA.
- Deep understanding of sales compensation processes, commission calculations, and revenue allocation methodologies.
- Experience implementing and maintaining SOX-compliant controls, governance frameworks, and audit processes.
- Proficient in Power BI and delivering executive-level reporting and insights.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex data issues.
- Experience working with sales compensation platforms such as Xactly, Anaplan, SAP Commissions, or similar.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and communicate effectively across Finance, Sales, Operations, and Technology functions.
- Commercially minded, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.
- Passionate about process improvement, automation, and building scalable solutions that support business growth.
Job Offer
- Permanent Associate Director Finance Sales Compensation position.
- Salary of $160,000 to $180,000.
Desired Skills and Experience
Our client is seeking an experienced leader to own the data, systems, and governance supporting a complex global sales compensation function. Sitting at the intersection of Finance, Sales Operations, and Technology, this role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and scalability of commission calculations, sales reporting, and performance analytics.
Key responsibilities include
- Lead the strategy, governance, and architecture of sales compensation data and reporting.
- Develop and maintain scalable databases, automated workflows, and reporting solutions.
- Ensure commission calculations are accurate, auditable, and SOX-compliant.
- Partner with Sales, Finance, Operations, and Technology teams to improve processes and data quality.
- Drive automation and reconciliation initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.
- Deliver meaningful insights and reporting to senior leadership.
- Lead and develop a team of analysts while promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- Act as the subject matter expert for sales compensation data, controls, and analytics.
The Successful Candidate
- 10+ years' experience across Sales Compensation, Revenue Operations, Data Strategy, Finance Systems, or a related discipline.
- Proven leadership experience managing high-performing analytical or operational teams.
- Strong expertise in SQL, database design, ETL processes, and data governance.
- Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Python, Alteryx, or VBA.
- Deep understanding of commission calculations, sales crediting, and compensation processes.
- Experience building reporting and dashboard solutions using Power BI or similar tools.
- Knowledge of SOX controls, audit requirements, and data quality frameworks.Experience with sales compensation platforms such as Xactly, Anaplan, SAP Commissions, or similar solutions.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Commercially minded, proactive, and solutions-oriented, with a track record of driving process improvement and operational excellence.