Sales Compensation Analyst

DeWinter Group; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DeWinter Group is seeking a detail-oriented Sales Compensation Analyst for a hybrid contract in San Francisco. You will manage compensation plans, audit payouts, and ensure data integrity across Salesforce, Snowflake, and CaptivateIQ while working with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes SOX-compliant processes, documentation, and opportunities to automate workflows. Perfect for a candidate with 3+ years in sales compensation and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 3+ years in sales compensation administration or analysis.
• Attention to detail with data discrepancy resolution.
• Hands-on experience with compensation platforms (CaptivateIQ, Xactly, Spiff, Varicent).
• Working knowledge of Salesforce, Snowflake, and Tableau.
• Familiarity with DocuSign or similar e-signature tools.
• Clear communication of complex compensation data.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and reconcile sales compensation plan documents with DocuSign and CaptivateIQ.
• Perform monthly payfile audits and resolve discrepancies for precise payouts.
• Reconcile commissions data with Salesforce and Snowflake; collaborate to fix issues.
• Support compensation exceptions and disputes with thorough documentation.
• Uphold SOX compliance by following SOPs and identify automation opportunities.
• Collaborate with Sales Ops, Finance, RevOps, and Data Analytics to synchronize data and payouts.
• Generate ad hoc reports on compensation trends for leadership review.

Skills

CaptivateIQ

Salesforce

Snowflake

Tableau

DocuSign

Data accuracy

Communication

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CaptivateIQ

Xactly

Spiff

Varicent

Job description

Join Our Team as a Sales Compensation Analyst – Drive Precision in Sales Incentives

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for sales compensation and data accuracy? We’re seeking a highly skilled Sales Compensation Analyst to play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless administration of our sales incentive plans. Based in San Francisco, CA, this hybrid contract opportunity offers the chance to work with a dynamic team supporting a large and diverse sales organization, where your expertise will directly impact our sales operations and success.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage and reconcile sales compensation plan documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance through DocuSign and CaptivateIQ.
• Perform monthly payfile audits and identify discrepancies to ensure precise payout processes.
• Reconcile commissions data from CaptivateIQ with source systems such as Salesforce and Snowflake, collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
• Support the handling of compensation exceptions and disputes, maintaining thorough documentation.
• Uphold SOX compliance by following established SOPs and identifying opportunities for automation or process improvement.
• Partner with Sales Ops, Finance, RevOps, and Data Analytics teams to synchronize data, policies, and payouts.
• Generate ad hoc reports on compensation trends and payout accuracy for leadership review.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in sales compensation administration or analysis.
• Strong attention to detail with proven ability to identify and resolve data discrepancies.
• Hands-on experience with CaptivateIQ or equivalent platforms (Xactly, Spiff, Varicent).
• Working knowledge of Salesforce, Snowflake, and Tableau.
• Familiarity with DocuSign or similar e-signature tools.
• Excellent communication skills to explain complex compensation information clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience supporting large sales organizations (~350 reps).
• Knowledge of automation tools or experience with process improvement initiatives.
• Previous experience working in highly regulated environments involving SOX controls.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3 or more years of relevant experience in sales compensation, ideally with experience supporting numerous commission plans and variations.

Other Requirements:

• Location: Hybrid in San Francisco, CA (3 days/week onsite).
• Contract Duration: 5-6 months, with potential for extension.
• This role requires strong operational expertise, hands-on use of compensation platforms, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams to ensure accurate and timely commission processing.

Elevate your career by helping shape the future of sales compensation management, ensuring fairness, accuracy, and compliance at every step.