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Senior Commissions Manager

Okta · San Francisco, California · On-site

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About Okta

The Okta and Auth0 Platforms enable secure access, authentication, and automation — putting identity at the heart of business security and growth. Backed by Greylock, Khosla and Sequoia.

About the role

As the Senior Commission Manager, you will serve as a key operational leader driving execution, calculation integrity, and continuous process optimization across Okta’s end-to-end sales compensation lifecycle. Supporting a high-growth field organization, this role bridges hands-on commission administration—validations, payment submissions, dispute resolution, and operational modernization—with advanced reporting, enterprise analytics, and AI-driven process automation. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Scale & Precision: Proven success running commission processing for mid-to-large enterprise sales organizations (700+ reps) under tight close deadlines
  • Technical Stack Mastery: Deep hands-on experience with enterprise ICM platforms (e.g., Xactly), CRM platforms (Salesforce), SQL, BI tools (Tableau, Power BI), and advanced Excel proficiency
  • Cross-Functional Influence: Demonstrated success collaborating with GTM Strategy, Sales Operations, Accounting, FP&A, and Legal on exception workflows and financial compliance
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Systems, or equivalent practical experience
  • Supporting Your Well-Being
  • Driving Social Impact
More about this role

Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human

Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.

This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk.

As the Senior Commission Manager, you will serve as a key operational leader driving execution, calculation integrity, and continuous process optimization across Okta’s end-to-end sales compensation lifecycle. Supporting a high-growth field organization, this role bridges hands-on commission administration—validations, payment submissions, dispute resolution, and operational modernization—with advanced reporting, enterprise analytics, and AI-driven process automation.

With a sharp focus on execution, data and incentive design governance, process engineering, and emerging AI tools, you will eliminate manual bottlenecks, build scalable reporting infrastructure, and...

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