Vice President, Global Compensation Strategy & Incentive Design

Stagwell Global, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

PTO

401k

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Stagwell Global, LLC is seeking a Vice President, Global Compensation Strategy & Incentive Design to architect and manage complex compensation programs across a worldwide, matrixed organization. You will partner with the President and senior leaders to shape incentive structures that drive performance, align with strategy, and support growth across markets.

The ideal candidate brings deep compensation design expertise, strong financial and accounting acumen, and the ability to lead in a

Qualifications

• Significant experience designing compensation programs, including incentives and equity structures.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles related to compensation and equity programs.
• Proven ability to operate in a global, matrixed organization and collaborate with senior leadership.
• Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills; proficient with benchmarking and ROI analysis.
• Experience partnering with senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Knowledge of global compensation practices and regulatory considerations.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to translate complex concepts into clear recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Incentive Design & Strategy: design short- and long-term plans aligned to performance and priorities.
• Executive & Broad-Based Compensation: govern executive incentives and equity plans, ensure internal equity.
• Financial, Accounting & Compliance Alignment: apply accounting principles, work with Finance and Legal on compliance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: coordinate with Legal, Finance, HR and leaders across the matrixed organization.
• Analytics, Modeling & Governance: build models, conduct market benchmarking, establish governance and audit readiness.

Skills

Compensation design

Executive compensation

Global compensation practices

Financial modeling

Stakeholder management

Regulatory awareness

Communication skills

Job description

About Us

Stagwell is a global marketing and communications network built for the digital-first era. We combine creative, media, and technology capabilities to help brands drive measurable business outcomes. Our network includes leading agencies across digital transformation, performance media, communications, data, and experiential marketing, partnering with many of the world’s largest and fastest-growing companies.Unlike traditional holding companies, Stagwell operates as an integrated operating platform — bringing together strategy, technology, and marketing execution to help clients grow revenue, build brands, and modernize their marketing organizations.

Overview

Stagwell is seeking a highly strategic and analytically rigorous Vice President, Global Compensation Strategy & Incentive Design to design and manage complex compensation programs across a global, matrixed organization.

This role will partner closely with the President of Stagwell, senior business leaders, HR, Legal, and Finance to architect and implement short- and long-term incentive structures that directly drive company performance, align with business strategy, and support growth across diverse markets and operating companies.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in compensation design, strong financial and accounting acumen, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

Incentive Design & Strategy

• Design and implement short-term and long-term incentive plans (cash, equity, hybrid) aligned to company performance and strategic priorities
• Partner with the President and senior leadership to ensure compensation programs drive measurable business outcomes
• Develop tailored compensation structures across different business units, geographies, and roles within a complex organization

Executive & Broad-Based Compensation

• Support design and governance of executive compensation programs, including annual incentives and long-term equity plans
• Lead compensation frameworks for revenue-generating and performance-based roles
• Ensure internal equity and external competitiveness across all compensation programs

Financial, Accounting & Compliance Alignment

• Apply strong understanding of compensation-related accounting principles (e.g., accruals, equity accounting, expense recognition)
• Partner closely with Finance to ensure compensation plans are financially sound and properly accounted for
• Work with Legal and HR to ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements and governance standards

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, HR, and business leaders to design and implement compensation programs
• Operate effectively across a matrixed global organization, balancing central strategy with local market needs
• Provide guidance and support to HR and leadership teams on compensation-related decisions

Analytics, Modeling & Governance

• Build and maintainfinancial models to assess cost, impact, and ROI of compensation programs
• Conduct market benchmarking and analysis to inform compensation strategy
• Establish strong governance, documentation, and audit readiness across all programs

Qualifications

• Significant experience in compensation design, including incentive plans and executive compensation
• Strong understanding of accounting principles related to compensation and equity programs
• Proven ability to operate in a complex, global, matrixed organization
• Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills
• Experience partnering with senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders
• Knowledge of global compensation practices and regulatory considerations
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear recommendations

Compensation

In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, we believe the target range of base compensation for this role is $200,000 - $225,000 with bonus added on top. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

In addition to medical, dental and vision coverage, we offer a generous PTO plan, 401k program, comprehensive family planning benefits (including paid parental leave), tuition reimbursement, and pre-tax commuter benefits. Benefits/perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Stagwell and the location where you work.