Commissions and Performance Analyst

D2L is a cloud company that is modernizing education and building the Future of Work. The old models of teaching and learning are in the midst of the largest transformation in history, and D2L is at the heart of that fundamental shift.

New models of teaching and learning enable a personalized, student-centric experience – and deliverimproved retention, engagement, satisfaction, and results for learners of all ages – in schools, campuses, and companies.

D2L is disrupting the way the world learns, by providing the next generation learning environment and solutions to engage and inspire learners. And most importantly, by giving customers a platform that is easy, flexible, and smart.No other company provides a solution as robust and innovative as D2L.

D2L has had a singular mission for 25 years and is dedicated to that same mission in the years ahead: to transform the way the world learns – and by doing so, we will help improve human potential globally.

A member of our Talent Acquisition team reviews ALL of our applications - yes a real person reviews resumes! They are excited to read more about what amazing things you could add to D2L.

Role Summary:

You are a team player with the perfect balance of organization and attention to detail that allows you to get work done in a timely and accurate manner. Analytical with strong communication are some of your top qualities, and you are at your best working in a rapidly changing environment. You will use these attributes to contribute to an already exceptional Finance team!

As the Commissions and Performance Analyst, you will be part of the Finance team focused on the full administration of D2L’s sales and variable compensation plan monthly as well as the performance analysis around inputs to the process. In this role, you will be a critical part of ensuring the successful execution of our sales plans and tools, sales plan performance reporting and analysis around compensation, as well as administering the monthly commissions payment cycles.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Process sales compensation calculations, including monthly data collection and reporting, auditing compensation payments, submitting payout details to payroll, and commission reporting regarding sales performance.
• Prepare and administer monthly and quarterly compensation statements and research and resolve inquiries from the Sales Team.
• Own administration of D2L’s compensation tool to upload monthly results for payroll, administer changes and setup new users.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly commission accrual and deferral reports for finance, assist in audit requirements on a quarterly basis.
• Ownership in compensation strategy planning and individual ad hoc projects and reporting.
• Administer the annual compensation setting process, plans, and modify the plan and configure systems as needed.
• Propose and implement improvements to support efficiency and effectiveness in the commissions process, working closely with D2L Revenue Operations and People & Culture teams.
• Perform analytics to derive insights from sales and quota attainment data that will drive key business decisions.
• Monitor and analyze compensation results relative to sales performance via the compensation tool and PowerBI.
• Responsible for refining and building work instructions and process documentation for cross-training purposes.
• Responsible for the enablement of new hires and responding to sales rep questions regarding their quotas, goal sheets and payment forensics.

What You’ll Bring to the Role:

• 3+ years’ experience in a finance, sales operations or compensation role
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to solve cross-functional problems while considering broader business impacts.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to build strong relationships and act as a key liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, allowing you to tackle complex challenges and make sound decisions.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, with a proven ability to organize and analyze large datasets to uncover actionable insights.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Exceptional business analysis, data management, and analytic skills.
• Experience in a compensation planning and admin system is an asset.
• Experience working within Salesforce or other CRM’s is an asset.
• University degree or equivalent in business and/or commerce

Please note: This is a hybrid role with expectations of 3 days per week based out of our Kitchener HQ or Toronto office.