Senior Corporate Finance & Strategy Analyst

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, the UK, and France.

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We are looking for a Senior Corporate Finance & Strategy Analyst to join our Corporate Finance & Strategy team. This role will be a critical operational backbone of the Corporate F&S function owning key pieces of our allocation, forecasting, and planning cycles, and supporting cross-functional reporting and systems work that keeps the team running smoothly. You will work closely with the Senior Director of Corporate Finance & Strategy and partner across the broader Finance team.

You'll report to the Senior Director, Corporate Finance & Strategy and work from our Santa Ana, CA corporate headquarters or remote, in San Francisco, CA. We believe that there is significant value in in-person collaboration. This will be discussed further as part of the recruiting process.

What You'll Do:

Allocations

Prepare and execute the quarterly allocation process – assemble the driver data, run the calculations, and tie allocated totals back to the source cost pools so nothing is double-counted or dropped

Document each cycle's methodology, bases, and results so allocations are reproducible, auditable, and consistently applied period over period

Support the Corp F&S Manager in explaining allocated costs to the teams that receive them, and in walking a function leader through why their allocation changed

Support quarterly forecast allocations, and identify opportunities to simplify, automate, or improve the precision of the process in Adaptive

Forecasting & Planning

Own quarterly forecasting process coordination – manage the forecasting calendar, Adaptive data loads, topsides tracking, QC, and preparation of management summaries

Support our planning cycles, including AOP, LRP and our quarterly planning cycles

Support quarterly pacing model maintenance, ensuring models are kept current and accurate throughout the period

Support cash flow forecasting with data gathering, model inputs, and reporting preparation

Assist with board materials and executive reporting – owning the operational/data-assembly components of quarterly board decks and board books

Headcount Reporting & Planning

Own headcount reporting – maintain accurate HC data, produce regular reports, and partner with HR/HRIS to ensure data integrity

Reconcile headcount plan, approved requisitions, and actuals each cycle, flagging variances and start-date timing that affect the forecast

Support HRIS/Workday data needs in partnership with the Corp F&S Manager

Who You Are:

2–4 years of FP&A, investment banking, investing, consulting, finance operations, or accounting experience, ideally in a high-growth or multi-entity environment

Strong working knowledge of financial planning and reporting processes – close cycles, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis

Highly organized and process-driven, with the ability to manage multiple recurring deliverables simultaneously and meet tight deadlines

Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets; experience with Adaptive Insights (Workday Adaptive Planning) strongly preferred

Comfortable building with an AI-first mindset, while also working in financial systems and tools (e.g., NetSuite, Workday); quick to learn new platforms

Detail-oriented with strong data quality instincts – you catch errors before they become problems

A collaborative team player who communicates clearly and builds strong working relationships across Finance and with cross-functional partners

Comfortable holding a position on a number that affects someone else's budget, and doing it without friction

Self-starter who takes ownership of recurring processes and proactively flags issues and improvement opportunities

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field required

Nice to Have:

Familiarity with headcount reporting and HRIS systems (e.g., Workday)

Exposure to software capitalization, amortization schedules, or P&T allocation frameworks

Experience with cost allocation methodology, shared-services chargeback, or intercompany/transfer pricing mechanics

Experience building or maintaining allocation logic inside a planning system rather than in spreadsheets

Passionate about collectibles and/or sports

Salary Range: The salary range for this position is $90,000– $135,000. 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 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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