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Sales Compensation Manager (#3551299)

Confidential Company, New York, NY, United States


Location: New York, NY (Hybrid 2x in office)

Compensation: $150K–$170K base + bonus

A leading commercial real estate finance platform is seeking a Manager of Sales Compensation to lead the administration and oversight of its compensation programs.

This role sits at the intersection of accounting, sales operations, and finance, and will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of compensation calculations, financial controls, and reporting across the organization. The position also manages the team responsible for delivering accurate commission statements and supporting compensation‑related accounting processes.

Responsibilities

Lead the team responsible for administering sales compensation and commission programs across the organization

Oversee the monthly calculation and delivery of compensation statements for sales professionals and leadership

Review compensation calculations to ensure alignment with employment agreements, incentive plans, and special programs

Partner with Accounting to support month‑end close and commission accruals

Manage onboarding and setup of new originators and compensation plans within internal systems

Deliver reporting and analysis on deferred production payouts and compensation costs

Act as the escalation point for compensation questions, disputes, and exceptions across sales, finance, HR, and payroll teams

Identify opportunities to improve automation, controls, and reporting processes related to compensation operations

Partner with Accounting, FP&A, HR, Payroll, and Internal Audit to maintain strong controls and audit readiness

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

4–10 years of experience in accounting, audit, financial operations, FP&A, or compensation operations

Strong understanding of accruals, reconciliations, expense recognition, and internal controls

Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets

Experience with compensation or commission‑based sales organizations preferred

Exposure to Workday, beqom, or similar HR/payroll/compensation platforms is a plus

Strong communication skills and ability to partner cross‑functionally with sales leadership and finance teams

Prior team leadership or management experience preferred

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