Incentive Compensation Manager

Job Summary

Owning the day-to-day administration and governance of incentive compensation programs, the full-time remote Incentive Compensation Manager will ensure accurate and timely execution of compensation processes while driving continuous improvement and serving as a subject matter expert across various departments.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end administration of variable compensation, ensuring accurate calculations, payroll inputs, and audit-ready documentation
• Collaborate on the design and implementation of incentive compensation programs, translating approved designs into executable business rules
• Develop and maintain scalable reporting for plan participants and leadership, providing visibility into attainment, payouts, and plan performance

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in incentive compensation, Revenue Operations, Finance, or a related function, with at least 3 years in administering variable compensation programs
• Proven experience managing recurring incentive compensation processes, including commission calculations and plan administration
• Experience with incentive compensation management software (CaptivateIQ preferred) and CRM platforms (ideally Salesforce)
• Advanced skills in Excel and/or Google Sheets for complex calculations and financial analysis
• Strong analytical skills with expertise in compensation controls and the ability to lead cross-functional projects