Cadence is seeking a system and process improvement driven and analytically strong Staff Finance Analyst to join our Commissions Operations team. In this role, the individual will work with the Commissions and Sales Operations teams to improve processes and introduce automation to help scale, improve accuracy, and reduce risk to financial results related to our commissions system. The ideal candidate brings curiosity, desire to improve and innovate, along with solid finance fundamentals and hands-on Excel proficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Get involved in commissions operations details and processes.
- Identify opportunities to improve and automate steps and processes.
- Liaise with Sales Operations on input and output between both teams.
- Hands-on experience with commissions systems; familiarity with finance data extraction and reporting workflows.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field.
- Around 5 years of progressive experience, ideally within the technology industry.
- Strong proficiency in Excel — comfortable with pivot tables, look-ups, data manipulation, and building structured workbooks.
- Solid analytical skills with high attention to detail and comfort working with large data sets.
- Experience with Commissions software and exposure to Sales Compensation plans and operations
- Working knowledge of revenue accounting principles (ASC 606 / software revenue recognition concepts a plus)
- Track record of process improvement and automation projects
- Currently located in the San Francisco Bay Area.
What We Offer
A collaborative environment where your contributions matter and support financial integrity and decision-making. You'll gain exposure to Cadence's systems landscape, work alongside experienced finance and systems teams, and play a meaningful role in the ongoing evolution of our infrastructure.
The annual salary range for California is $112,000 to $208,000. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.
We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.Skills Required
- Hands-on experience with commissions systems
- Familiarity with finance data extraction and reporting workflows
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field
- Around 5 years of progressive experience
- Strong proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, data manipulation, and structured workbooks
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and comfort working with large data sets
- Experience with commissions software and sales compensation plans and operations
- Working knowledge of revenue accounting principles, including ASC 606 and software revenue recognition
- Track record of process improvement and automation projects
Cadence Design Systems Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Equity Value & Accessibility — A discounted ESPP with a lookback feature and equity included in total compensation make ownership broadly accessible and potentially meaningful. Structured compensation at an industry leader adds predictability to equity participation.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are described as solid, with mental‑health/EAP and fertility support enhancing the offering. The breadth across core care and family‑building needs strengthens the healthcare package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Global Recharge Days, volunteer time off, and companywide breaks indicate a comprehensive time‑off framework. In addition, many salaried roles are described as having flexible or generous PTO policies.
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What We Do
Cadence enables electronic systems and semiconductor companies to create the innovative end products that are transforming the way people live, work and play. Cadence® software, hardware and IP are used by customers to deliver products to market faster. The company's Intelligent System Design strategy helps customers develop differentiated products—from chips to boards to intelligent systems—in mobile, consumer, cloud, data center, automotive, aerospace, IoT, industrial and other market segments. Cadence is listed as one of Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For.
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