At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. About the Role 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. Required Qualifications 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. Preferred Qualifications 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. Additional Jobs Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity throughout all levels of the organization. Read the policy(opens in a new tab) We welcome your interest in the company and want to make sure our job site is accessible to all. If you experience difficulty using this site or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact staffing@cadence.com. Privacy Policy: Job Applicant If you are a job seeker creating a profile using our careers website, please see the privacy policy(opens in a new tab). E-Verify Cadence participates in the E-Verify program in certain U.S. locations as required by law. Download More Information on E-Verify (64K) Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences. Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For.  Our shared passion for solving the world’s toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence. Cadence is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.

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