Sr. Sales Commission Analyst

Remote USA. Ideal candidates located in Hoffman Estates IL with ability to go into office as needed.

About Us:

CDK Global is a leading provider of cloud-based software to dealerships and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) across automotive and related industries. The Companys cloud-based software as a service (SaaS) platform enables dealerships to manage their end-to-end business operations including the acquisition sale financing insuring repair and maintenance of vehicles. By automating and streamlining critical workflows the integrated platform of modern solutions enables dealers to sell and service more vehicles by creating simple and convenient experiences for customers and improves their financial and operational performance.

Job Profile Summary

The Sr. Sales Commissions Analyst will be responsible for performing accurate and timely calculations of sales commission and incentive compensation. This position acts as a subject matter expert taking ownership of the end-to-end commission process from data validation and calculation to analysis and issue resolution. This role supports day-to-day administration of compensation plans ensuring data integrity across multiple systems and assists with reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Follow all CDK Global policies and procedures
• Complete all mandatory assigned compliance tasks and acknowledgements
• Meet or exceed all performance expectations
• Accurately calculate monthly/quarterly/annual commission payments ensuring calculations align with approved compensation plans.
• As a subject matter expert this role partners with sales personnel to investigate and resolve commission inquiries and discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Support management with ad-hoc analyses related to sales performance attainment and incentive outcomes.
• Calculates and records sales quota and other adjustments in the system.
• Participate in testing and validation of compensation system updates or process improvements.
• Partners with the broader Sales Compensation team and Sales Operations to evaluate sales transactions to ensure appropriate sales credit is awarded per the sales policy.
• Partners with Sales Operations to operationalize sales promotions and reporting results.
• Identify opportunities to automate streamline or enhance processes to reduce manual work and errors.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation of commission calculations approvals and payments.
• Ensures compliance with SOX controls.

Required Job Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in finance accounting business administration mathematics or related field.
• 4 6 years of experience in commission analysis financial analysis or compensation administration.
• Advanced Excel proficiency including pivot tables complex formulas and use of functions such as VLOOKUP XLOOKUP INDEX/MATCH and nested logical statements to calculate and analyze commission data.
• Solid proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (Power Point Word).
• Experience working with sales incentive compensation systems and ERP/CRM tools such as Salesforce SAP Microsoft 365.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Self-motivated and organized with the ability to prioritize and compete tasks independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with sales and business partners across North America.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of Power BI Tableau or other data analytics tools is a plus.

Compensation: $85000 - $100000

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*Non-discrimination clause

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship. CDK retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position as needed.

CDK Global is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Compensation packages are based on several factors including but not limited to skills experience certifications and work location. The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation offer Medical dental and vision benefits in addition to:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401K Matching Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

At CDK we believe inclusion and diversity are essential in inspiring meaningful connections to our people customers and communities. We are open curious and encourage different views so that everyone can be their best selves and make an impact.

CDK is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workforce where everyone is valued. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed ancestry national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status creed or religion age disability (including pregnancy) results of genetic testing service in the military veteran status or any other category protected by law.

Applicants for employment in the US must be authorized to work in the US. CDK may offer employer visa sponsorship to applicants.