Director, Corporate Finance & Strategy

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.