Associate Director, Finance - Sales Compensation

Based in New YorkCompetitive PackageAbout Our ClientOur client has a high-accountability, globally connected Sales Compensation team that values disciplined execution, a strong sense of urgency, and end-to-end ownership.Job DescriptionArchitect and govern a centralized, SOX-compliant data platform - owning schema design, tool selection, database build-out, and ongoing maintenance - that serves as the single source of truth for all commission calculations and sales performance reporting.Serve as the first point of contact for sales leadership on all data-related matters - proactively detecting and resolving anomalies (e.g., double-counted revenue, incorrect territory mapping) before they impact calculations, while designing and implementing automated reconciliation and standardized adjustment processes that ensure data integrity and audit-readiness at scale.Lead and develop a team of data and compensation analysts: set goals, allocate resources, and build a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.Translate complex commercial contracts - including joint/split deals and strategic accounts - into structured, reusable data frameworks that integrate cleanly into operational and reporting workflows.Partner with Business Intelligence and Systems Analytics to shape Data Warehouse architecture and ETL workflows, ensuring downstream analytics always run on validated, trusted inputs.Communicate and present real-time sales performance analytics and data-quality metrics to senior leadership, while translating complex data architecture into plain English for sales reps and leaders - resolving data-related questions and driving adoption of correct processes across the organization.The Successful ApplicantBasic Required QualificationsExperience: 10+ years in sales compensation, data architecture, data governance, or financial systems, including 2+ years in a people leadership role managing analytical teams.Database, Automation and Optimization: Hands-on experience in large-scale database design, schema development, ETL pipeline management, advanced SQL querying, database automation, and query performance optimization across complex, high-volume datasets.Reconciliation and Adjustments: Demonstrated proficiency in at least one scripting or automation tool - Python/Pandas, VBA, or Alteryx - to design and automate large-scale reconciliation pipelines and standardized adjustment workflows, ensuring data integrity and calculation accuracy at scale.Governance and Compliance: Proven experience establishing SOX-compliant data governance frameworks, including automated audit trails, validation models, and standardized adjustment protocols.Real-Time Reporting: Experience building and configuring real-time Power BI reports and dashboards, and presenting data-quality metrics and insights to Director-level and above stakeholders.Additional Preferred QualificationsPrior experience in a sales compensation platform environment (e.g., Xactly, Anaplan, SAP Commissions, or equivalent).Experience interpreting and translating complex commercial deal structures - including joint/split deals, multi-party credits, and territory hierarchies - into clean, system-ready data constructs.Background contributing to Data Warehouse architecture or scalable BI infrastructure within a cross-functional Finance or Sales Operations environment.Track record converting ambiguous legacy workflows into documented SOPs and measurable SLAs.Ability to proactively identify and resolve revenue anomalies (e.g., double-counted revenue, incorrect territory mapping) before they impact commission execution.Strong verbal and written communication skills - able to explain database logic and commission calculations clearly to non-technical stakeholders including Sales Directors and senior commercial leadership.What’s on OfferCompetitive PackageContactDarin ChenQuote job refJN-102026-7137327Job summaryFunctionCFO & Financial ManagementSubsectorCFO & Financial Management SubsectorIndustryFinancial ServicesLocationNew YorkContract typePermanentConsultant nameDarin ChenJob referenceJN-102026-7137327Page ExecutiveDarin Chen Senior Research Associate Darin is a Research Business Analyst at Page Executive, supporting senior-level search within Financial Services and CFO practices. He specializes in identifying executive talent, delivering market mapping and intelligence across Finance, Banking, ...Read more about Darin ChenAbout Page ExecutivePage Executive are inclusive Recruiters and Hirers, as reflected in our Clear Assured Platinum Standard Accreditation from the Clear Company. We are passionate about attracting diverse talent and are committed to ensuring our processes are inclusive and supportive.