Senior Sales Commission Analyst
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Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology—anywhere, on any device or app. Our Workforce and Customer Identity Clouds enable secure yet flexible access, authentication, and automation that transforms how people move through the digital world, putting Identity at the heart of business security and growth.
At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences.
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Senior Sales Commission Analyst
Okta is looking for a highly motivated Senior Sales Commission Analyst, to take a lead role in driving our sales commission plans, calculations, and audit accuracy globally. Reporting to the Commissions Operations Manager, this role will be working cross-functionally with the Sales Org, Sales Ops, Financial Planning & Analysis, Accounting, Payroll, Legal, and HR teams and will be responsible for commissions and bonus operations including variable compensations calculations, reporting, and analysis. The ideal candidate would be a self-starter who brings with them 4-6 years of Sales variable compensation experience.
What you’ll be doing
- Fully understand and administer Okta’s Sales Compensation plans
- Prepare, calculate, and analyze the monthly commissions payout in accordance to Okta’s monthly/quarterly cadence
- Distribute and track completeness of compensation plan sign-off from sales personnel to ensure compliance with company policies
- Support the Accounting team in timely and accurate preparation of monthly accruals and reconciliations for commissions accounting
- Act as Point of Contact for all commissions related questions and provide thorough and timely answers to the sales and sales management teams and maintain regular customer service via ServiceNow tickets
- Effective communicator who can take complex logic and scenarios and describe them simply and clearly to various internal parties
- Document approvals and other support materials for any adjustment that will result in changes to pay and assist in drafting policies and procedures around adjustments
- Develop, maintain, and update tool necessary to sales commissions reporting
- Build documentation to effectively handle all commissions related processes
- Drive process and systems improvements related to commissions process and lead User Acceptance Testing for annual compensation plan changes
- Provide cross-functional support regarding commissions related inquiries and requests
- Maintain, document, and adhere to internal controls to ensure Sox and policy compliance
- Ad Hoc projects and requests, as needed
What you’ll bring to the role
- 3+ years of high-tech company experience (SaaS/Cloud model preferred) in Finance or accounting with minimum 2-3 years’ experience as commissions administrator
- BS/BA in accounting, finance, economics, or other quantitative fields preferred
- Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience with Xactly or similar compensation tool is highly preferred
- Very strong Microsoft Excel skills and passion for new technologies
- Experience with CRM/HRIS systems like Salesforce and Workday is preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A team player with a positive, “can do” attitude
- Ability to work independently and multi-task in a dynamic setting while maintaining accuracy and delivering against deadlines
- Motivated to work cross-functionally in a role which supports multiple business partners
#LI-Hybrid
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Below is the annual base salary range for candidates located in California. Your actual base salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program please visit: https://rewards.okta.com/us.
What you can look forward to as an Full-Time Okta employee!
- Amazing Benefits
- Making Social Impact
- Fostering Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging at Okta
Okta cultivates a dynamic work environment, providing the best tools, technology and benefits to empower our employees to work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs. Each organization is unique in the degree of flexibility and mobility in which they work so that all employees are enabled to be their most creative and successful versions of themselves, regardless of where they live. Find your place at Okta today! https://www.okta.com/company/careers/.
Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation.
Okta is committed to complying with applicable data privacy and security laws and regulations. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy at https://www.okta.com/privacy-policy/.
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Are you ready to join the dynamic world of identity security with Okta? We are on the lookout for a Senior Sales Commission Analyst to play a pivotal role in shaping our sales commission plans and ensuring everything runs smoothly. Based in beautiful San Francisco, CA, you’ll collaborate across various teams—including Sales Org, Finance, and HR—to manage commissions and bonus operations. This is not just about calculations; it's about crafting a seamless experience for our sales teams while ensuring compliance and accuracy across the board. If you have 4-6 years of experience in sales variable compensation, are a self-starter with a knack for communication, and can simplify complex scenarios, we want you on our team! You'll dive deep into our commission structures, meticulously analyzing payouts monthly and quarterly, tackling inquiries, and supporting processes that enhance accuracy. Plus, with Okta's commitment to diversity and unique perspectives, your voice will be heard and valued. If you’re excited about driving process improvements and becoming an essential part of a forward-thinking company, apply today and help us build a world where Identity belongs to everyone!
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Okta is a leading identity and access management company headquartered in San Francisco, California that is committed to allowing people to access applications on any device at any time, while still enforcing strong security policies.
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