Director, Global Compensation - FP&A

CAA Club Group•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$191,000 - $229,000•Onsite

About The Position

Who We Are Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, licensing, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world. The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations. The Role The Director, Financial Planning & Analysis, Global Compensation will lead the governance, execution, and continuous improvement of the company’s global workforce and compensation expense planning and analytics function. This role serves as a key strategic partner to CAA’s executive leadership and Agency Operations, Accounting, Member Services, and HR and Compensation functions, driving enterprise-wide compensation reporting and planning across a complex, multi-system environment. This individual will oversee the development and delivery of reporting frameworks, forecasting methodologies, and analytics capabilities that enable data-driven workforce and compensation decisions globally. The ideal candidate combines strong financial and analytical acumen with deep technical expertise, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to synthesize data from disparate systems into meaningful executive-level insights. The role requires a hands-on and highly strategic leader who can operate effectively across both tactical execution and long-term transformation initiatives.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive experience in compensation planning, financial planning & analysis, workforce analytics, or related finance functions
Proven experience leading enterprise or global compensation expense planning and analytics initiatives, including workforce planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
Demonstrated ability to consolidate and analyze complex data across multiple systems and organizational structures
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities
Executive-level communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Ability to manage highly confidential information with discretion and professionalism

Nice To Haves

Experience in matrixed, global organizations
Strong technical expertise with compensation and financial systems including Workday, SAP, Adaptive, Power BI, and advanced Excel modeling
Experience leading systems implementations, process improvements, and reporting automation initiatives
Experience building scalable compensation analytics frameworks and governance models
MBA or advanced degree in data science preferred

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of the global compensation planning process, including annual operating plans (AOP), reforecasting, long-range planning, and year-end compensation projections
Serve as the enterprise lead for compensation expense data and analytics, providing critical metrics and strategic insights to senior leadership and business partners
Develop executive-level dashboards, KPIs, and reporting packages that provide actionable insights into compensation performance and trends
Partner closely with Agency Operations, Accounting, Member Services, HR, Compensation, and executive leadership to align compensation strategy with organizational and financial objectives
Lead scenario modeling and sensitivity analyses related to workforce planning, compensation structures, organizational changes, and business growth initiatives
Drive global standardization, governance, and process optimization across compensation planning and reporting activities
Evaluate compensation expense trends, headcount dynamics, and business performance to proactively identify risks and opportunities
Ensure strict confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive employee compensation and organizational data
Lead the integration, validation, and analysis of compensation and workforce data across multiple departments, business units, and disparate systems
Oversee the maintenance and enhancement of reporting infrastructure, dashboards, and analytical tools (including platforms such as Power BI, Workday, SAP, and Adaptive)
Drive data quality, consistency, and governance across compensation-related reporting and analytics
Translate complex datasets into clear business insights and executive-ready presentations
Partner with Technology and HRIS teams to improve data architecture, automation, and reporting capabilities
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance reporting accuracy, and improve operational efficiency through technology and process innovation
Support system implementation efforts related to compensation planning, workforce analytics, and ERP/HRIS integrations, including requirements gathering, testing, and change management
Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual compensation reporting analyses to executive leadership
Analyze the financial impact of hiring activity, promotions, attrition, compensation changes, and organizational restructuring on current and future fiscal performance
Partner with Accounting on compensation accruals, reconciliations, and budget-to-actual analyses
Support executive and board-level compensation reporting and planning activities
Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on compensation-related business decisions and workforce investment strategies
Build strong partnerships across global Agency Operations, Accounting, Member Services, HR, Compensation, Technology, and business leadership teams
Manage and prioritize multiple high-impact initiatives in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Lead special projects and enterprise initiatives related to workforce planning, compensation transformation, and operational strategy