Associate Director Finance Sales Compensation

• Ownership of the data, governance to drive sales compensation decisions
• Combine sales compensation, data strategy, and leadership in a visible role.

About Our Client

The company operates in the Financial Services industry in New York - but this can be a remote role!

Job Description

This Associate Director role sits at the intersection of Sales Compensation, Data Strategy, Finance, and Technology, with responsibility for building and governing the data infrastructure that supports commission calculations, sales performance reporting, and commercial decision-making across a global sales organization. The successful candidate will own data architecture, governance, automation, reporting, and data quality, while leading a team and partnering closely with Sales, Finance, Operations, and Technology leaders. Strong expertise in SQL, ETL processes, Power BI, data governance, automation tools (Python/Alteryx/VBA), and sales compensation environments is essential, alongside the ability to drive process improvement, maintain SOX compliance, and translate complex commercial structures into scalable, automated solutions.

• Lead the data architecture, governance, and automation supporting a global sales compensation function.
• Own the integrity and accuracy of commission calculations, reporting, and sales performance data.
• Design and optimise databases, ETL processes, and scalable reporting solutions.
• Develop automated reconciliation workflows and data quality controls.
• Partner with Sales, Finance, Operations, and Technology teams to drive strategic initiatives.
• Build and maintain SOX-compliant data governance frameworks and audit controls.
• Deliver Power BI reporting and actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Translate complex commercial agreements and sales structures into system-ready solutions.
• Lead and develop a team of analysts in a high-performance environment.
• Drive continuous process improvement, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making across the business.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Associate Director Finance Sales Compensation should have:

• 10+ years of experience within Sales Compensation, Revenue Operations, Data Strategy, Finance Systems, or a related field.
• Proven people leader with experience managing and developing high-performing analytical teams.
• Strong expertise in SQL, database design, ETL processes, and data architecture.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Python, Alteryx, or VBA.
• Deep understanding of sales compensation processes, commission calculations, and revenue allocation methodologies.
• Experience implementing and maintaining SOX-compliant controls, governance frameworks, and audit processes.
• Proficient in Power BI and delivering executive-level reporting and insights.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex data issues.
• Experience working with sales compensation platforms such as Xactly, Anaplan, SAP Commissions, or similar.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and communicate effectively across Finance, Sales, Operations, and Technology functions.
• Commercially minded, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.
• Passionate about process improvement, automation, and building scalable solutions that support business growth.

What’s on Offer

• Permanent Associate Director Finance Sales Compensation position.
• Salary of $160,000 to $180,000.

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