Director, Incentive Compensation Operations

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 207,000 - 311,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Annual bonus plan

Stock grants

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Ladders seeks a Director, Incentive Compensation Operations to lead the operational infrastructure behind incentive programs. You will own commission calculations, payout execution, and reporting to provide leadership with clear visibility into compensation performance.

This remote US-based role collaborates with compliance, finance, and sales operations to maintain controls, support seller inquiries, and improve process efficiency.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in variable compensation operations or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in the high-tech industry.
• 5+ years of people management experience.
• Experience with enterprise-level Incentive Compensation Management systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation of compensation plans in system tools.
• Oversee accurate commission calculations and payout submissions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Own the ticketing and help desk program for seller support.
• Develop automated reporting dashboards for compensation accuracy.

Skills

Variable compensation operations

High-tech industry experience

People management

Incentive Compensation Management (ECM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Incentive Compensation Management systems

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Incentive Compensation Operations to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.

This leader will own the operational infrastructure behind incentive compensation programs, ensuring plans are implemented accurately and scaled effectively across the organization. The role will focus on commission calculations, payout execution, and reporting that gives leadership clear visibility into compensation performance. In addition, this person will partner closely with compliance, finance, and sales operations stakeholders to maintain strong controls, support seller inquiries, and improve process efficiency.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $207,000 - $310,600 annually

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation of compensation plans in system tools
• Oversee accurate commission calculations and payout submissions
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies
• Own the ticketing and help desk program for seller support
• Develop automated reporting dashboards for compensation accuracy

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in variable compensation operations or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in the high-tech industry
• 5+ years of people management experience
• Experience with enterprise-level Incentive Compensation Management systems
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule with a mix of in-office and remote work
• Opportunity for participation in an annual bonus plan
• Access to annual refresh stock grants
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive work environment fostering team connections

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification-your background could be exactly what this team needs.