Director, Strategic Finance

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 coins, trading cards, Funko Pops!, video games, event tickets, autographs, and memorabilia. Our subsidiaries include PSA, PCGS, WATA, Card Ladder, and the Long Beach Expo collectibles trade show. Since our founding in 1986, we have graded and authenticated millions of items. We employ more than 1,700 people across our headquarters in Santa Ana and offices in Jersey City, Seattle, Canada, Hong Kong, Paris, Shanghai, and Tokyo

We are looking for a Director of Strategic Finance to join the FP&A & Strategic Finance team. In this role, you will contribute to our company’s mission by enabling key decision making with financial insights. The team partners with our senior business leaders to support operational management of the business and to facilitate strategic decision making focused on key investments, operational improvements, new business opportunities and strategic transactions.

This role reports directly to our VP of FP&A and Strategic Finance and will work closely with all key business leaders (Presidents, GM). The role will have 2-3 direct reports. This role can be based in our Collectors headquarters (Santa Ana, CA) or our Jersey City, NJ office with flexibility for a hybrid work schedule.

What You'll Do:

• Partner closely with business line and operational leaders (Presidents, GMs) to inform key strategic and operational decision making through well informed financial insights and analysis
• Play a key leadership role in annual and long-range planning processes in partnership with other key cross functional leaders (e.g. corp development, product, FP&A)
• Develop an in-depth understanding of key business drivers and establish robust KPI reporting to track and provide appropriate visibility 
• Develop/Optimize pacing and forecasting models to deliver timely and accurate updates on the status of the business relative to commitments
• Provide analysis to identify actionable revenue generating and cost savings opportunities 
• Provide a financial assessment of new growth initiatives (e.g. international expansion, category expansion) 
• Perform ad hoc analysis

Who You Are:

• At least 6-8 years of experience with a heavy strategic finance emphasis, preferably in a high transaction volume business, with both operational and strategic finance responsibilities
• Experience effectively leading business planning processes
• Possess strong financial modeling skills with a diverse set of financial modeling experiences (e.g. new initiative, investment opportunities, operations analysis, Marketing ROI, LTV/CAC, M&A etc)
• Demonstrated ability to leverage analysis by forming thoughtful and well-informed recommendations that influences key decision making
• Experience effectively partnering with business leaders to help manage the operational delivery of a business on a day-to-day basis; including budgeting, pacing, forecasting and business plan development
• Exhibit strong business acumen and sound judgment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Strong people management skills
• Strong Excel and data management skills
• Significant business/KPI reporting experience
• Hands on individual willing to roll up sleeves 
• 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
• Bonus: Passionate about collectibles and/or sports

Salary Range: The salary range for this position is $180,000 - $240,000. 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.

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 full-time employees are eligible for paid vacation 
• Holiday Pay:  All salaried employees are eligible for flexible time-off
  
• 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 

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