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About the Role

The Finance Associate Director, Sales Compensation (Data Architecture & Strategy) partners with S&P Global Market Intelligence, focusing on data architecture, database building, and systems maintenance. This role bridges Finance, Sales Operations, and Technology, responsible for gathering sales performance data, deploying optimal database tools, and creating a centralized source of truth for commission calculations and commercial reporting. You will advise Sales leadership, Commissions, and Systems Analytics, translating commercial strategies into scalable data structures and ensuring SOX-compliant commission operations.

Responsibilities

Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of data and compensation analysts.
Own the full data platform lifecycle for extremely large, complex datasets, including database build-out, schema design, tool selection, and ongoing maintenance.
Design and implement automated reconciliation and standardized adjustment processes to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
Partner with Business Intelligence and Systems Analytics teams to shape Data Warehouse architecture, ETL workflows, and scalable infrastructure.
Translate complex commercial contracts into structured, reusable data constructs.
Establish, document, and enforce enterprise data governance, covering data health, traceability, and operational consistency.
Govern audit trails and automated validation models for SOX compliance and validated inputs.
Produce and communicate sales performance analytics and data-quality metrics for senior leadership.
Communicate complex data and architecture in clear plain English to sales reps and leaders.
Serve as the first point of contact for sales leadership, proactively detecting and resolving data anomalies.
Lead end-to-end pipeline and calculation troubleshooting with Commissions and Systems Analytics.
Lead process design and standardization by converting ambiguous legacy workflows into documented SOPs and clear SLAs.

Requirements

10+ years of relevant experience in sales compensation, data architecture, data governance, financial systems, sales operations, or a related field.
Experience leading and developing high-performing analytical teams.
Deep hands-on experience in database building, schema design, database maintenance, data warehousing, ETL processes, and advanced SQL querying across very large and complex data environments.
Proven ability to identify, evaluate, and implement tools and technologies that consolidate disparate data sources into a unified single source of truth.
Practical experience with script-based reconciliation or automation tools such as VBA, Python/Pandas, SQL, Alteryx, or equivalent methods.
Proven track record establishing and enforcing data governance policies, automated reconciliation frameworks, standardized adjustment protocols, territory hierarchies, validation models, and SOX-compliant audit trails.
Ability to interpret complex commercial deal structures and translate them into clean, structured, repeatable data frameworks.
Experience developing reporting, dashboards, and data health metrics in Power BI.
Ability to present insights, risks, and trends to senior leadership.
Experience partnering closely with Business Intelligence, Systems Analytics, Commissions, and Sales Operations teams.
Demonstrated ability to transform ambiguous or legacy workflows into documented SOPs, clear SLAs, and repeatable operational processes.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain complex database architecture, data issues, and commission logic in plain English.
Strong ability to identify and resolve revenue anomalies, double-counting, territory mapping issues, and other data risks before they impact commission execution.
Limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Skills

Data Architecture
Database Building
Database Maintenance
Data Warehousing
ETL Processes
Advanced SQL Querying
Tooling & Technology Selection
Automation & Reconciliation
Data Governance
SOX Compliance
Commercial Deal Translation
Business Intelligence
Executive Reporting
Power BI
Cross-Functional Partnership
Process Design & Standardization
Communication Skills
Problem Solving

Location

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

10+ years

Salary/Compensations

$104,435 to $182,604

Benefits

Annual incentive plan
Health care coverage
Flexible Downtime
Continuous Learning resources
Retirement planning
Continuing education program with company-matched student loan contribution
Financial wellness programs
Family Friendly Perks
Retail discounts
Referral incentive awards

About the Company

Advancing Essential Intelligence.
We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective.
Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.
We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in.
We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business.
Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead.
We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions.
Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent.
By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

Equal Opportunity

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.
Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.
If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.
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