Collectors · 1 hour ago
Director, Finance & Strategy (Operations)
Santa Ana, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$173K/yr - $243K/yr
15+ years expCollectors is the leading creator of innovative technology that provides value-added services for collectors worldwide. The Director of Operations Finance & Strategy will support the company's expanding businesses by driving financial discipline, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making within a fast-paced consumer manufacturing environment.
Consumer ApplicationsConsumer ResearchConsumer Software
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead financial planning and strategy for manufacturing operations, including annual operating plans (AOP), monthly/quarterly forecasts, and long-term strategic plans
Partner with Operations leadership to help drive cost efficiency, margin improvement, and evaluate capital investment decisions through close partnership, thoughtful analysis, and rigorous reporting/tracking
Forecast and track company-wide operations performance (e.g. CPU, gross margin, capacity) and provide transparency to business leaders via reporting and live reviews
Provide financial leadership on key Operations initiatives (e.g. expansions, cost savings projects)
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 consistent quality, on-time delivery
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
Qualification
Required
At least 15 years of experience in a high-volume transaction environment with multiple lines of business
At least 5 years of providing finance leadership in an operations/ supply chain capacity; preferably in a consumer product manufacturing environment
A visible, collaborative and proactive leader who demonstrates a high level of ownership, process orientation, operating discipline and accountability
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to articulate issues at all levels of the organization with a bias towards over communication
An experienced people manager with demonstrated ability to effectively manage team priorities and coaches/develops team members
Demonstrated ability to effectively partner and influence in a matrixed 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)
Preferred
Experience with consumer goods and/pr digital businesses with consumer and operational components (e.g.CPG, ecommerce)
Passionate about collectibles and/or sports
Benefits
This role may be eligible for bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation, please ask your recruiter for details.
Company
Collectors
Collectors offers authentication and sale services for high-value collectibles.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$100M2022-03-30Private Equity· $100M
1999-11-12IPO
Leadership Team
Nat Turner
CEO
Jack Archer
Creative Director
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