Commissions Compensation Analyst - Remote US
Everest Search Partners • Full Time
Posted on Thu, May 21, 2026
Position Summary - We are seeking an experienced Commissions Administrator to oversee the administration, calculation, validation, and reporting of sales compensation programs within a fast-paced SaaS environment. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in commission processes, strong analytical skills, and hands-on experience with CaptivateIQ.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer monthly and quarterly sales commission calculations for sales and customer success teams.
- Manage and maintain compensation plans within CaptivateIQ, including plan setup, rule configuration, testing, and ongoing optimization.
- Validate commission data from CRM, ERP, and other business systems to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Partner with Sales Operations and Finance to resolve commission discrepancies, inquiries, and payment issues.
- Prepare commission statements, reporting, and audit documentation.
- Support the design, implementation, and documentation of new compensation plans and incentive programs.
- Ensure commission processes comply with internal controls, company policies, and audit requirements.
- Analyze commission trends, attainment metrics, and payout data to identify discrepancies or process improvement opportunities.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to improve automation, workflows, and scalability of commission operations.
- Assist with system integrations and data validation efforts related to compensation administration.
- Maintain detailed process documentation and standard operating procedures.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience administering sales commissions in a SaaS or recurring revenue environment.
- Advanced hands-on experience with CaptivateIQ REQUIRED.
- Strong understanding of sales compensation structures, quota attainment, accelerators, and incentive plans.
- Experience working with CRM systems such as Salesforce and financial/reporting tools.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data reconciliation skills.
- Advanced Excel or Google Sheets proficiency.
- Ability to manage sensitive and confidential compensation information with discretion.
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally across Sales, Finance, Payroll, and Operations teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field preferred.
- Experience supporting high-growth technology or SaaS organizations.
- Familiarity with ASC 606, bookings, ARR/MRR, and SaaS revenue metrics.
- Experience with BI/reporting tools and compensation analytics.
- Knowledge of commission automation and process optimization best practices.