Manager, Commission Operations

Axonius is seeking a highly motivated and detailed-oriented Commission Operations Manager to lead and oversee our Global Commissions function. The role is pivotal in managing and administering sales commission plans and calculations globally, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with company policies.

As a key member of the Accounting team, reporting to the Director of Accounting, you will play a critical role in process improvement, system optimization, and stakeholder collaboration. The ideal candidate is a results-driven team player with a keen eye for detail, a passion for operational efficiency, and experience in fast-paced, high-growth environments. This position includes one direct report.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee global commission calculations in accordance with approved plans and internal policies
• Ensure commissions are calculated accurately and in a timely manner
• Manage and maintain the compensation system (Captivate IQ), including data inputs, validations and analysis
• Conduct thorough quality checks on system data and commission results 
• Track and ensure the completion of compensation plan sign-offs for compliance
• Serve as the primary contact for commission-related inquiries, providing clear and timely support to the sales organization
• Provide monthly commission analytics and reporting to inform management of key metrics for better decision-making
• Drive process and system improvements to enhance efficiency and minimize risk
• Lead pre-close and month, quarter and year-end close procedures for the commissions function
• Support the Accounting team in preparing monthly accruals and reconciliations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key business partners, including Sales Org, Sale Ops, Finance, Accounting, Payroll, Legal and HR teams, etc.
• Ensure Sox compliance and maintain comprehensive documentation for internal controls
• Participate in Ad Hoc projects and strategic initiatives as needed

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree, in Business, Accounting, Finance or a related field 
• 5-8 years of relevant commission experience, preferably in a high-tech or SaaS/Cloud industry
• 3+ years of management experience
• 3-4 years of hands-on experience with Captivate IQ, including configuration, plan design and implementation
• Proficiency in CRM platforms (Salesforce preferred)
• High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential employee information
• Strong analytical and modeling skills, with the ability to interpret data and identify trends
• Strong interpersonal skills and being customer service oriented, as well as experience fielding commission-related questions from employees
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to communicate with employees of all levels of the company
• Highly organized, dependable, and self-motivated, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Experienced working in fast-paced environments with multiple deadlines
• Problem solving mindset, with the ability to identify challenges and recommend solutions
• Strong project and process management skills

Bonus Skills:

• Experience with Workday HRIS
• Intermediate to advanced excel skills (e.g., knowledge of VLOOK-UP, Pivot Tables, SUMIF, IF statements)
• Experience working with multiple commission systems/tools
• Strong systems knowledge, with the ability to quickly learn new systems/tools
• Experience with NetSuite

Our culture and benefits:

• Remote-first culture. We have offices in New York, Tel Aviv, Austin, São Paulo, and Washington DC, but the majority of our employees are working from home across the US and internationally. 
• Great people. Our people aren’t just great professionals, they are great people. We are all here to support each other, ready to help and do what’s best for the entire company. 
• A focus on career growth. We love seeing our people grow into new roles and work hard to ensure everyone sees and can realize a long term career path here at Axonius. We offer ongoing growth opportunities, including mentorship programs, a learning and development stipend, and company-wide courses..
• Next level benefits. 100% coverage of 2 different tiers of employee healthcare premiums. Dental, vision, and 401k match.
• Top-notch family leave options. 17 weeks of parental leave for primary caregivers and 8 weeks for secondary caregivers. Additional time off for important life events like marriage, birth of a grandchild, and more!
• We give back. Corporate social responsibility partnerships, employee giving opportunities , and volunteer time off.
• Competitive compensation. Market rate salaries, bonuses, or commissions. Stock options for all full time employees with equity refresh opportunities. 
• DEI focused. Highly supported Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Executive-level diversity and inclusion goals. Training, events, and mentorship options.

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