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Sr. Incentive Compensation Analyst

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Pendo

Pendo

Compensation

$88,500 - $106,000/year

Raleigh, NC/Remote
Remote
Posted March 20, 2026

Job Description

Team Description 

Pendo is preparing for explosive company growth and international scale! We are currently seeking a Sr. Incentive Compensation Analyst to support and partner with our growing Sales organizations. Reporting to the SVP of finance, this will be a key member of the Pendo Finance organization focusing on building best-in-class incentive compensation programs.

The Sr. Incentive Compensation Analyst will be responsible for the development, delivery, and execution of our incentive compensation plans. This is a visible role that will engage cross-functionally with our global Revenue, Finance and People teams.

Role Responsibilities 

  • Calculate monthly and quarterly commission payments for participants on a variable compensation plan and submit proper reports to payroll.
  • Maintain an accurate, trackable record of commissions and supporting data.
  • Ensure accurate and timely distribution of sales compensation letters to new hires; educate new hires on how their incentive compensation plan works and how to access their monthly commission statements.
  • Develop various incentive metrics, analyses, account reconciliations. Assist with compilation of monthly reporting, forecasts and assist with budget preparation.
  • Assist with plan implementation and testing to ensure accurate calculations.
  • Function as a primary contact to the sales organization for commission inquiries and responding in a timely manner.
  • Evaluate commission guidelines periodically and suggest improvement measures.
  • Assist with documenting processes and procedures. Maintain strict confidentiality in all aspects of the job.

Minimum Qualifications 

  • 3-5 years of experience working in a sales compensation, sales operations, or finance related function
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field
  • Detail oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Strong time management skills with ability to prioritize tasks
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Skilled in Excel, Google Suite (pivot tables, v-lookups, etc)

Preferred Qualifications 

  • SaaS experience
  • Prior experience or familiarity administering commissions in Xactly or a similar incentive compensation software (CaptivateIQ, SPIFF, CallidusCloud, etc.)
  • Experience with Salesforce.com

Pendo Description:

Pendo was founded in 2013 by former product managers, who combined their heads and hearts to build something they wanted but never had as product managers -- a simple way to understand and attack what truly drives product success.  Our mission is to improve society's experience with software.

Come join one of the fastest-growing startups, supported by best-in-class institutions like Battery Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, Spark Capital and Meritech. You will gain experience in a diver

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