Manager, Finance & Strategy (Grading)

Collaborative Solutions • Santa Ana, CA

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About The Position

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 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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Passionate about collectibles and/or sports

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees