Director, Corporate Finance & Strategy

About this role

Collectors is the leading creator of innovative technology that provides value-added services for collectors worldwide. We grade, authenticate, vault, and sell millions of record-setting collectibles, all while modernizing and digitalizing the process to further our mission of helping collectors pursue their passions. We’re always on the lookout for talented people to join our growing team.

Our services span collectible trading cards, autographs, comic books, coins, video games, event tickets, and memorabilia. Our subsidiaries include PSA, PCGS, Beckett, SGC, and Card Ladder.

Since our founding in 1986, we have graded and authenticated millions of items. We employ more than 3000 people across our headquarters in Santa Ana, California and offices in New Jersey, Texas, Florida, Japan, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Canada, Mexico, Germany, and France.

As part of our interview process, we request that candidates have their cameras on during video interviews. This helps foster meaningful conversation and allows us to create an experience that closely resembles our standard working environment. Certain interview steps may take place by phone. For remote roles, and at our discretion, candidates may be asked to participate in an on-site interview as part of the final stages of the process.

We understand there may be occasional circumstances requiring accommodation and are happy to discuss them as needed. Your recruiter will be able to clarify expectations and answer any questions you have.

We are looking for a Director of Corporate Finance & Strategy to support our rapidly expanding businesses in the collectibles marketplace space. The Finance & Strategy team contributes to Collectors mission by enabling decision making with key financial insights. The team partners with key senior business leaders to support strong operational management of the business and to facilitate strategic decision making focused on key investments, operational improvements, new business opportunities and strategic transactions. 

Reporting directly to our VP of Finance & Strategy, the Director of Corporate Finance & Strategy will play a critical leadership role in enterprise-wide core financial planning processes (close, forecast, budgeting, AOP), reporting, business review/tracking,  long range planning and Investor/Board communications. The individual will also be responsible for coaching and developing a team of 2-3 members.

This role is based at our Santa Ana, CA headquarters, our Jersey City office, or San Fransisco, with flexibility for a hybrid work schedule.

What You'll Do: • Lead company-wide FP&A processes (budgeting, pacing, consolidated forecasting (3 statements), AOP) 

• Track company-wide performance against plan via monthly forecast updates, and provide transparency to business leaders via reporting and live reviews

• Communicate key financial and operational metrics to create transparency into performance and inform strategic and operational decisionsDevelop and maintain long term financial models that accurately forecast revenue and profitability

• Develop and maintain long term financial models (long range planning) that accurately forecast revenue and profitability

• Play a key leadership role in the development of executive, investor and board material presentations

• Manage financial forecasting systems (e.g. Adaptive, Netsuite) and tools

• Partner with the Accounting team to lead a robust monthly close process

• Collaborate across the broader Finance team and other multifunctional teams to support strategic decisions with financial/economic analysis and insight

• Effectively manage team priorities,  deliverables, and set clear expectations to ensure consistent quality, on-time delivery of all key deliverables.

• Lead by example and be a champion of all company policies, including safety, attendance & security

• Proactively identify ways to improve our core FP&A processes

• Drive key IPO readiness initiatives, inclusive of quarterly earnings simulation 

Who You Are: • A seasoned Corporate Finance leader with at least 10-12+ years of progressive experience in Finance with at least 3+ years in a public company senior Corporate Finance role 

• Significant experience leading the design and execution of corporate FP&A processes and systems,  developing/maintaining forecasts,  and leading business planning exercises (e.g. AOP,  long range planning)  

• A visible, collaborative and proactive leader who demonstrates a high level of ownership, process orientation, and operating discipline. Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, partner and influence across a matrixed organization.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate issues with a bias toward over communication

• Demonstrated ability to develop effective presentations for an executive level audience; constructing clear, compelling business narratives

• An experienced people manager with demonstrated ability to effectively manage team priorities,  coaches/develops team members, and set clear expectations 

• Outstanding Excel and data management skills

• Hands on individual willing to roll up sleeves

• Have a strong work ethic

• Superior attention to detail with problem solving techniques

• Strong understanding of GAAP and other public reporting related issues

• Strong understanding of financial management processes

• Strong understanding of financial systems and tools (e.g. Adaptive, Netsuite)

Bonus: • Experience with consumer goods and/pr digital businesses with consumer and operational components (e.g.CPG, ecommerce)

• Passionate about collectibles and/or sports

Salary Range: The salary range for this position is $152,779 - $258,435. Actual compensation on this range varies based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including location, job level, experience, and skill set. This role may be eligible for bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation, please ask your

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