Principal Sales Commissions Analyst

Who we are

At CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG), our mission is to give people the power to reach their destination. We started as a small team of developers determined to bring trust and transparency to car shopping. Since then, our history of innovation and go-to-market acceleration has driven industry-leading growth. In fact, we’re the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace, and we’ve been profitable for over 15 years.

What we do

The market is evolving, and we are too, moving the entire automotive journey online and guiding our customers through every step. That includes everything from the sale of an old car to the financing, purchase, and delivery of a new one. Today, tens of millions of consumers visit CarGurus.com each month, and ~30,000 dealerships use our products. But they're not the only ones who love CarGurus—our employees do, too. We have a people-first culture that fosters kindness, collaboration, and innovation, and empowers our Gurus with tools to fuel their career growth. Disrupting a trillion-dollar industry requires fresh and diverse perspectives. Come join us for the ride!

Role overview

The Sales Commissions team is looking to hire an experienced, highly motivated Analyst, to help shape the future of the CarGurus commission team. As Principal Commissions Analyst, you will partner with the commission team in driving decision-making and results through detailed analysis and data modeling. Reporting to the Director of Sales Incentives, this specialized role will closely collaborate with the Go-To-Market (GTM) team, along with other departments, to support the company’s strategic objectives while maintaining accurate and predictable commission processes.

What you'll do

• Prepare and present commission plan designs, GTM changes and timelines and analysis to senior leadership.
• Manage and maintain Captivate IQ software, overseeing the commission team’s operations, processes, and related procedures.
• Ensure timely and accurate calculation and distribution of commission payments with an analytical mentality and high attention to detail.
• Utilize Captivate to streamline processes and improve accuracy.
• Develop and automate dashboards, stack rank, plan health, and other reports using best practice reporting processes.
• Assist with modeling and reporting for all commission deliverables.
• Ensure SOX compliance, and manage SOX and accrual reporting
• Respond to ad hoc analyses, special projects, and other similar or related duties as required or requested
• Provide Captivate IQ technical support and training to all stakeholders
• Create, develop and implement repeatable business, operational and financial processes, partnering closely with the commission team, to identify key areas of improvement for maximum efficiency.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or a related major required.
• Minimum 4-6 years of relevant experience, ideally working closely with commission management, sales operations, or finance, preferably in a global context.
• Proficiency in Excel, Google sheets, Salesforce, or similar tools.
• Ability to project manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Consistently demonstrate behaviors that reflect initiative, intelligence, strong attention to detail, and integrity in striving for continuous improvement.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively.
• Ability to work independently