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.
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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 or our Jersey City office, 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 recruiter for details.
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Reasons To Join Us:
Health Insurance: All full-time employees are eligible to enroll in Medical, Dental, and Vision
Additional Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for fertility, commuter, and educational assistance benefits
401(K) Matching Plan: We are proud to offer a competitive 401k matching plan to our employees to support their future financial goals
Vacation: All salaried employees are eligible for flexible time-off
Holiday Pay: All regular, full-time employees are eligible for ten company paid holidays
Employee Discounts: Employees receive discounts on select grading services for approved submissions
Flexible Hours: Many of our teams offer flexible schedules with varying shifts and will work with you to accommodate your needs
Fun Working Environment: Our team members are invited to participate in celebrations, holiday events, and team building activities
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
Collectors uses e-Verify to validate your ability to work legally in the United States.
We are aware that there are instances where individuals are receiving job offers that fraudulently allege to be from Collectors or one of our business units. This type of fraud can be carried out through false websites, through fake e-mails claiming to be from the company or through social media. We never ask for personal information such as your bank account, Social Security numbers or National IDs, nor do we send or request payments for the purchase of business-related equipment. If you suspect fraud, please reach out to [email protected].
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We believe that a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills will better service the diverse community of collectors we support.
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Skills Required
- 10-12+ years progressive finance experience with at least 3+ years in a public company senior Corporate Finance role
- Significant experience designing and executing corporate FP&A processes including budgeting, consolidated forecasting (3 statements), AOP, and long-range planning
- Experience driving IPO readiness initiatives and quarterly earnings simulation
- Experience managing financial forecasting systems (e.g., Adaptive, NetSuite)
- Outstanding Excel and data management skills
- Strong understanding of GAAP and public reporting related issues
- Experience preparing executive, investor, and board presentations and clear business narratives
- Proven people manager who can coach and develop team members and manage priorities/deliverables
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to articulate issues and influence cross-functional stakeholders
- Ability and willingness to be hands-on (roll up sleeves), strong work ethic, and superior attention to detail
- Authorized to work in the United States; employer uses e-Verify
- Experience with consumer goods and/or digital businesses (e.g., CPG, ecommerce)
- Passion for collectibles and/or sports
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What We Do
Collectors has multiple business lines that grade, authenticate, and sell millions of high-value, record-setting collectibles. We're the leader in third-party authentication and grading services for high-value collectibles including trading cards (Professional Sports Authenticator and Card Ladder), coins (Professional Coin Grading Services), video games (Wata), event tickets, autographs, and memorabilia, and with your help we can continue to grow rapidly. Our goal is to make the joy of collecting accessible to everyone - collectors looking to complete their set, inventors looking to maximize the value of their collection, and anyone who’s looking to preserve a game, card or coin that reminds them of fond memories in their lives. We’re entering an exciting new stage of growth as a result of our acquisition in 2021 led by entrepreneur and sports card collector Nat Turner, D1 Capital Partners L.P., and Cohen Private Ventures, in addition to renowned athletes and collectors. We’re investing in scalable, modern infrastructure to support the maturation of the industry, increasing value of collectibles, and demand for our services. Help us build a tech-enabled business for collectors. Our services span collectible coins, trading cards, video games, event tickets, autographs, and memorabilia through our subsidiaries, which include Professional Sports Authenticators (PSA), Professional Coin Grading Services (PCGS), Wata, Certified Coin Exchange (CCE), Collectors Corner, Set Registry, Collectors.com, and the Long Beach Expo collectibles trade show. Since our founding in 1986, we have graded and authenticated more than 80 million items. We employ over 1,000 people across our Santa Ana, CA headquarters, New Jersey, Seattle Hong Kong, Paris, Shanghai and Tokyo.
Why Work With Us
Collectors has long been the global leader in third-party authentication, grading, and valuation services for collectibles. This gives us the chance to disrupt the industry by applying technological advances to our services. We strive to be the most innovative organization in collectibles, building an ecosystem that celebrates the joy of collecting
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