Associate Director, Sales Data Architecture & Compensation

S&P Global; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

S&P Global is seeking an Associate Director of Finance – Sales Compensation (Data Architecture & Strategy) to lead the data foundation for commissions and reporting. You will partner with Finance, Sales Ops, and Technology to ensure clean, trusted data for strategic decisions and executive-level insights.

You will guide a team of analysts, translate complex contracts into reusable data structures, and drive real-time analytics and data quality across the organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in sales compensation, data architecture, data governance, or financial systems.
• 2+ years in people leadership managing analytical teams.
• Hands-on experience in large-scale database design, schema development, ETL, SQL, and automation.
• Proficiency with scripting/automation tools: Python/Pandas, VBA, or Alteryx.
• SOX-compliant data governance with automated audit trails.
• Experience building real-time Power BI reports and dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Architect and govern a centralized, SOX-compliant data platform serving as the single source of truth for commission calculations and reporting.
• Identify and resolve data anomalies before they impact calculations; design automated reconciliation and standardized adjustments.
• Lead and develop a team of data and compensation analysts; set goals and resources.
• Translate complex contracts into structured data frameworks for operational workflows.
• Collaborate with BI and analytics to shape data warehouse and ETL workflows.

Job description

S&P Global is seeking an Associate Director of Finance – Sales Compensation (Data Architecture & Strategy) to lead the data foundation for commissions and reporting. You will partner with Finance, Sales Ops, and Technology to ensure clean, trusted data for strategic decisions and executive-level insights.

You will guide a team of analysts, translate complex contracts into reusable data structures, and drive real-time analytics and data quality across the organization.