Full Job Description
We’re looking for a Senior Director, Tax & Treasury to lead the global tax and treasury functions for Collectors. This is a senior leadership role spanning domestic and international tax compliance, tax planning and strategy, transfer pricing, M&A tax structuring, joint venture tax considerations, and the full treasury function including cash management, debt and capital structure, foreign exchange, and banking relationships. You’ll manage an existing team—including a Director of Tax and a Senior Tax Lead—while also building out the Treasury function with a new Treasury Lead hire. Collectors operates across the U.S., Japan, China, Hong Kong, Canada, Mexico, Germany, and France, with an active M&A history and joint venture partnerships, making this a role with significant global complexity and strategic impact.
You’ll report to the SVP, Financial Operations and work from our Santa Ana, CA corporate office headquarters.
What You’ll Do
Tax Strategy & Planning:
• Develop and execute the global tax strategy for Collectors, optimizing the company’s effective tax rate while ensuring full compliance with all federal, state, local, and international tax obligations.
• Lead tax planning initiatives across the corporate structure, including entity rationalization, holding company structuring, and intercompany arrangements that support the company’s growth strategy.
• Advise senior leadership and the Board on the tax implications of strategic decisions, capital allocation, and business model changes across all subsidiaries (PSA, PCGS, Beckett, SGC, Card Ladder).
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments across all jurisdictions where Collectors operates; proactively assess the impact of tax reform, new regulations, and emerging compliance requirements on the business.
International Tax & Transfer Pricing:
• Own the international tax function across Collectors’ operations in Japan, China, Hong Kong, Canada, Mexico, Germany, and France; ensure compliance with local statutory requirements and optimize the global tax position.
• Design, implement, and maintain transfer pricing policies and intercompany agreements that are defensible, well-documented, and aligned with OECD guidelines and local country requirements.
• Manage transfer pricing documentation, including master files, local files, and country-by-country reporting; coordinate with local advisors and in-country finance teams.
• Oversee withholding tax, permanent establishment analysis, and cross-border cash repatriation strategies; partner with Treasury on the tax-efficient movement of funds across jurisdictions.
• Lead relationships with international tax advisors and coordinate multi-jurisdictional tax audits and inquiries.
M&A Tax & Joint Ventures:
• Serve as the tax lead on all M&A transactions, including due diligence, structuring, purchase price allocation, integration planning, and post-close optimization.
• Provide tax structuring advice for joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and new business arrangements; model the tax implications of various deal structures and entity configurations.
• Lead the integration of acquired entities into Collectors’ tax compliance and reporting framework; ensure timely and accurate tax accounting for business combinations under ASC 740.
• Advise on the tax treatment of earnouts, contingent consideration, non-compete agreements, and other deal-specific provisions.
Tax Compliance & Provision:
• Oversee all domestic and international tax compliance, including federal, state, and local income tax returns, sales and use tax, property tax, and other indirect taxes.
• Lead the quarterly and annual income tax provision process (ASC 740), including current and deferred tax calculations, rate reconciliation, uncertain tax positions (FIN 48), and valuation allowance assessments.
• Manage tax audits at the federal, state, and international level; develop and execute audit defense strategies.
• Ensure timely and accurate tax accounting entries and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements; partner closely with the Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting team.
Treasury & Cash Management:
• Build and lead the Treasury function; hire and develop a Treasury Lead to manage day-to-day operations.
• Oversee global cash management, including cash forecasting, liquidity planning, working capital optimization, and daily cash positioning across domestic and international accounts.
• Manage banking relationships, credit facilities, and debt covenants; negotiate banking agreements and optimize the company’s banking structure.
• Develop and execute the company’s foreign exchange risk management strategy, including hedging policies and FX exposure monitoring across Collectors’ international operations.
• Oversee capital structure analysis and support strategic financing decisions; partner with senior leadership and equity sponsors on debt capacity, covenant compliance, and capital allocation.
• Establish treasury policies, procedures, and controls; ensure compliance with internal control requirements and banking regulations.
Leadership & Team Development:
• Lead and develop the Tax & Treasury team, including the Director of Tax, Senior Tax Lead, and Treasury Lead; set clear goals, provide regular feedback, and create development opportunities.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, proactive planning, and cross-functional collaboration within the team.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors, transfer pricing consultants, treasury banks, and audit firms; ensure high-quality service delivery and cost-effective use of outside resources.
• Build the team’s capabilities over time to support the company’s growing international footprint and increasing complexity.
Who You Are
• 15+ years of progressive tax experience, with a strong foundation in both domestic and international tax; at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing a tax function.
• CPA required; JD, LLM in Taxation, or MST highly preferred.
• Deep expertise in international tax, including transfer pricing, cross-border structuring, withholding taxes, permanent establishment, and multi-jurisdictional compliance.
• Proven track record leading tax due diligence, structuring, and integration for M&A transactions; experience with joint venture tax considerations is strongly preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of ASC 740 (income tax provision), including deferred taxes, uncertain tax positions, and valuation allowances.
• Experience building or leading a treasury function, including cash management, FX risk management, banking relationships, and debt/credit facility management; candidates with combined tax and treasury leadership experience will be prioritized.
• Working knowledge of transfer pricing documentation requirements under OECD guidelines and U.S. regulations (Section 482); experience managing transfer pricing studies and audits.
• Experience operating in a private equity–backed or sponsor-backed environment is a plus; comfort with Board and investor reporting on tax and treasury matters.
• Excellent communicator with the executive presence to advise senior leadership, Board members, and equity sponsors on complex tax and treasury matters.
• Hands-on, strategic, and operationally minded—comfortable working in a high-growth environment where you’ll build infrastructure while managing ongoing operations.
• Experience with NetSuite or comparable ERP systems; familiarity with tax provision software (e.g., OneSource, Longview, Corptax) and treasury management systems.
• Big 4 or national firm public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in consumer services, e-commerce, or marketplace business models is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
Compensation:
Salary Range: The annual base salary range for this position is $250,000–$310,000. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including location, job level, prior experience, and skill set. This role is eligible for an annual performance bonus and equity participation.
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