Director, Executive Compensation

Liberty Global • Denver, CO

1d • $175,000 - $200,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Executive Compensation will play a critical leadership role in the design, governance, and execution of executive compensation programs. This role partners closely with Chief People Officer, VP Exec Comp, senior executives key stakeholders to develop innovative, performance‑aligned compensation frameworks that support business strategy, shareholder outcomes, and strong governance. The role requires a rare combination of deep analytical rigor, strong financial acumen, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex and sensitive discussions at the most senior levels of the organization.

Requirements

• Master or Bachelor of Accounting or other relevant field
• CPA or equivalent
• Approximately 9 to 15 years of experience working in accounting field in a dynamic multinational environment.
• Prefer experienced senior manager at a large public accounting firm or equivalent level of experience.
• Extensive experience in executive compensation, ideally in a Director‑level or equivalent leadership role.
• Proven ability to design and implement executive incentive plans in a complex, highly governed environment.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior executives and Board members.
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities, including comfort operating in high‑visibility, high‑pressure situations.
• Extremely analytical, with advanced modeling skills and a deep understanding of financial metrics and incentive mechanics.
• Demonstrated creativity and ability to think “outside the box” while maintaining strong governance discipline.
• Experience developing executive‑ and Board‑level presentations and materials.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Experience doing this both for public and privately held companies is a plus
• Experience doing this for both US and internationally is a plus
• Highly credible, confident, and composed in executive settings
• Strategic thinker with a practical, solutions‑oriented mindset
• Detail‑oriented while able to see the broader strategic picture
• Comfortable challenging ideas and constructively influencing outcomes

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and ongoing evolution of executive incentive plans, including annual bonus, long‑term incentive, and retention programs.
• Develop creative, forward‑thinking compensation solutions that align executive pay with business strategy, performance outcomes, and shareholder expectations.
• Apply a pragmatic, problem‑solving mindset to complex compensation challenges, balancing market practice, internal equity, and governance considerations.
• Lead and execute Executive Compensation workstreams through M&A and other corporate transactions, including design and execution of equity adjustments related to capital transactions (e.g., IPO stock splits, dividends, spin-offs, split-offs, JVs), Exec Comp due diligence for all M&A, Peer Group design and Exec comp benchmarking, and experience designing startup/sign-on grants for founding Exec Teams.
• Develop executive terms and conditions that comply with local regulations and market expectations.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior executives on all matters related to executive compensation.
• Build strong relationships with executive leadership, Board committees (e.g., JV Remuneration Committees), Legal, Finance, HR, and external advisors.
• Clearly articulate complex compensation topics in a concise, credible, and compelling manner to executive and Board audiences.
• Ensure executive compensation programs comply with all relevant regulatory, governance, and shareholder requirements.
• Partner with Legal and external advisors to support Remuneration/Compensation Committee processes, approvals, and disclosures.
• Anticipate governance risks and proactively recommend solutions to mitigate them.
• Conduct highly detailed quantitative and qualitative analyses to support pay decisions, plan design, and performance assessments.
• Demonstrate an acute understanding of company financials, incentive mechanics, and value creation levers.
• Translate complex financial and modeling outputs into clear insights and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Lead the development of high‑quality executive and Board‑level presentations, including Compensation Committee materials.
• Ensure materials are strategically focused, analytically sound, and clearly tell the story behind recommendations.
• Manage complex, multi‑stakeholder projects with tight deadlines, ensuring high quality execution and alignment across functions.
• Drive end‑to‑end delivery of executive compensation initiatives, from concept through approval and implementation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus
• Comprehensive benefit plans (medical/dental/vision) starting on day 1
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 10% of base salary in the form of Company Stock (LBTYK series)
• Discretionary Bonus Incentive (annually)
• Discretionary Equity Grants (annually)
• Paid time off
• Access to a private café
• Fitness centre
• Paid parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director