Manager, Finance & Strategy (Beckett)

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, China, Hong Kong, Canada, Mexico, Germany, and France.

We are looking for a Manager, Beckett Finance & Strategy to support our rapidly expanding businesses in the collectibles space. The Finance & Strategy team contributes to Collectors mission by enabling decision making with key financial insights. The team partners with our 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 Director, Grading Finance & Strategy, the Manager, Beckett Finance & Strategy will play a leadership role in enterprise-wide core financial planning processes (close, forecast, business planning), reporting and business review/tracking while contributing to select strategic growth projects. The individual will also be responsible for coaching and developing a direct report.

This role is based at our Plano, TX office,  with flexibility for a hybrid work schedule.

What You'll Do:

• Lead FP&A processes (budgeting, pacing, consolidated forecasting (3 statements), AOP) for the Beckett business

• Track business performance against budget 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 decisions

• Partner with the GM of Beckett and the leadership team to improve operating teams’ understanding of their financial levers and performance, and budget adherence, with transparent analysis and partnership

• Provide leadership on the development of executive, investor and board material presentations

• Partner with the accounting team to lead a robust monthly close process

• Enhance current forecasting methodology (3 statements)

• Collaborate across the broader Finance team and other multifunctional teams to support strategic decisions with financial/economic analysis and insight

• Effectively manage team priorities and deliverables; ensuring quality delivery

• Lead by example and be a champion of all company policies, including safety, attendance & security

Who You Are:

• At least 8 years of FP&A experience in a high-volume transaction environment with multiple lines of business

• At least 3 years of providing FP&A leadership and business partnership to guide day to day operating and support strategic decision making on a high growth business

• A proactive leader who demonstrates a high level of ownership and accountability

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to articulate issues at all levels of the organization

• Demonstrated ability to develop effective presentations for an executive level audience

• An experienced people manager with demonstrated ability to effectively manage team priorities/deliverables and coach/develop team members

• Demonstrated ability to partner and influence across organization

• 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 $105,611 - 171,462. 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

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