Manager, Finance & Strategy (Grading)
Collectors
Accounting & Finance
Santa Ana, CA, USA
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 high-leverage Manager of Finance & Strategy, Grading who will partner directly with the Leadership Team to navigate high-growth scaling challenges, optimize the business cost structure, and drive the analytical rigor required to win in a competitive market.
What You'll Do:
Partner closely with business line and operational leaders (Presidents, GMs) and lead the finance and business planning processes. You won’t just manage the budget; you’ll stress-test the business model and identify the "levers" that drive and balance growth with profitability.
High-impact position designed for a strategic thinker who can translate complex data into actionable executive decisions.
Influence the pricing & promotional strategy , help drive international expansion and model unit economic analysis and marketing metrics optimization (LTV:CAC).
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, sales and operations)
Develop an in-depth understanding of key business drivers and establish robust KPI reporting to track and provide appropriate visibility
Perform ad hoc analysis
Who You Are:
3–5 years of experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, or a Strategic Finance role at a high-growth, VC-backed startup.
You build models that are dynamic, scalable, and easy for non-finance stakeholders to digest. (examples input driven revenue forecast models, investment opportunities, operations analysis, Marketing ROI, LTV/CAC, M&A etc)
You can distill complex spreadsheets and provide a three-bullet executive summary
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
Bonus: Passionate about collectibles and/or sports
Salary Range: The salary range for this position is $110,891 - $180,035. 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 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
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.
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