Director, International Finance & Strategy

PSA

$163K — $250K *
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of FP&A experience in high-volume or high-growth environments.
  • 5+ years of FP&A leadership experience with business partnership.
  • Strong skills in financial modeling and business case development.
  • Proactive leader with ownership and accountability mentality.
  • Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex financial issues clearly.
  • Experienced in creating presentations for executive and board-level audiences.
  • Proven mentor in people management; capable of handling team dynamics under pressure.
  • Outstanding Excel and data management proficiency; familiar with financial systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead financial strategy for geographic expansion and new market entries.
  • Collaborate with business unit leaders to enhance financial performance understanding.
  • Communicate financial metrics for clarity in international operations.
  • Oversee financial planning, forecasting, and reporting for international units.
  • Develop financial models supporting investment and long-term strategies.
  • Manage and mentor 2-3 direct reports, ensuring high-quality outputs.
  • Drive improvements in financial processes and reporting capabilities.

Benefits

  • Health insurance options including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Eligibility for additional benefits like fertility support and educational assistance.
  • Competitive 401(k) matching program for employee contributions.
  • Flexible time-off policy for salaried employees.
  • Ten paid holidays for full-time employees.
  • Employee discounts on select grading services.
  • Offering flexible work hours to suit employee needs.
  • Engaging work environment with team-building events and celebrations.
Full Job Description

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 growth investments, operational improvements, new business opportunities, and strategic transactions.

We are looking for a Director, International Finance & Strategy to support our rapidly expanding businesses in the collectibles grading and marketplace space. Reporting directly to our VP of Finance & Strategy, this role will partner closely with business unit leaders to drive growth in our international markets — providing financial leadership on business development efforts, new market entry plans, and day-to-day operational performance. This individual will also be responsible for coaching and developing 2–3 direct reports.

You'll report to the VP of Finance & Strategy and work from our Santa Ana, CA headquarters or our Jersey City, NJ office.Remote or hybrid candidates will also be considered. We believe that there is significant value in in-person collaboration. If you live within a 1 hour commuting distance to one of our offices, you will be required to be onsite most of the time. This will be discussed further as part of the recruiting process.

What You'll Do:

International Financial Leadership

  • Provide financial leadership on geographic expansion and business development plans, including new market entry analysis and investment case development

  • Partner with grading and marketplace business leaders to deepen their teams' understanding of financial levers and drive performance improvement

  • Communicate key financial and operational metrics to create transparency into international performance and inform strategic and operational decisions

FP&A & Business Partnership

  • Collaborate across the broader Finance team and cross-functional partners to support strategic decisions with rigorous financial and economic analysis

  • Own financial planning, forecasting, and reporting for international business units — ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and relevance to leadership needs

  • Build and maintain financial models that support investment decisions, scenario planning, and long-term strategy for international markets

Team Leadership & Execution

  • Manage and develop 2–3 direct reports, setting clear priorities, providing coaching, and ensuring high-quality and timely delivery of team outputs

  • Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, tools, and reporting capabilities to scale with the business

  • Serve as a trusted thought partner to senior business leaders, bringing financial insight and strategic perspective to key decisions

Who You Are:

  • At least 15 years of FP&A experience in a high-volume transaction or high-growth environment

  • At least 5 years of FP&A leadership and business partnership experience — guiding critical decisions across day-to-day operations, investment opportunities, and long-term strategy

  • Strong financial modeling and business case building skills; comfortable with complex scenario analysis and valuation frameworks

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

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

  • Demonstrated ability to develop effective presentations and materials for executive and board-level audiences

  • Experienced people manager with a track record of developing talent and managing team priorities under pressure

  • Demonstrated ability to partner and influence across an organization and with key external stakeholders

  • Outstanding Excel and data management skills; strong understanding of financial systems and tools (e.g., Adaptive, NetSuite)

  • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements in a scaled or public-company-ready environment

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with consumer goods and/or digital businesses with consumer and operational components (e.g., CPG, ecommerce)

  • International FP&A experience across multiple geographies and currencies

  • Passionate about collectibles and/or sports

Physical Requirements:

  • Computer Use: Typing, mouse work, and sitting and looking at a computer potentially for long periods of time.

  • Hand Use: Regular hand use for various tasks.

  • Hearing Requirements: Ability to hear alarms, signals, and verbal instructions.

  • Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift, carry, and move materials up to 25 pounds.

  • Phone Answering: Talking on the phone and texting may be required, as well as manual dexterity to operate a computer and phone system efficiently.

  • Sitting or Standing: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.

Salary Range: The salary range for this position is $163,308 – $250,308 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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