Senior Manager, Sales Compensation Systems & Analytics

Location: San Francisco, United States. Flexible work arrangements are offered, with interviews conducted virtually.

Salary: USD 168,000–245,000 per year

Company

Canva is a design technology company building tools that redefine how the world experiences design.

What you will do

• Own the enterprise incentive compensation platform, including configuration, integrations, access, releases, vendor management, performance, and issue resolution.
• Manage compensation data from eligibility and quotas through crediting, calculations, payouts, audits, and reconciliations.
• Build quarterly sales compensation QBRs, dashboards, and executive-ready presentations on plan health and seller outcomes.
• Lead annual and quarterly plan delivery, including participant mapping, compensation letters, quality assurance, distribution, and records.
• Strengthen audit-ready governance, controls, documentation, automation, and scalable operating standards.
• Lead complex cross-functional projects involving Sales Operations, People, Data Engineering, Revenue Accounting, Finance, and Payroll.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in sales compensation, incentive compensation systems, analytics, or related financial and operational work.
• Hands-on ownership or administration of an enterprise incentive compensation platform.
• Strong analytical skills, including complex calculation validation, data interpretation, and root-cause analysis.
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills and experience with Tableau or Snowflake; SQL experience is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of sales compensation design and operations, including quotas, crediting, eligibility, accelerators, guarantees, controls, and payout processing.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional projects and influencing stakeholders without formal authority.

Nice to have

• Experience using Canva and willingness to become highly capable in the platform.
• Experience with automation and AI applied to compensation operations with appropriate controls and human review.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible ways of working and a globally connected environment.
• Equity packages and health benefits plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution.
• Inclusive parental leave for parents and carers.
• Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for wellbeing, social connection, office setup, and related needs.
• Flexible leave options and virtual interviews.