Accounting Manager, Collectors
$125-169k
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Office located in Santa Ana, CA
Authentication & sale services for high-value collectibles
Be an early applicant
Authentication & sale services for high-value collectibles
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$125-169k
More information about location
Office located in Santa Ana, CA
1001+ employees
Company mission
To help collectors pursue their passion through industry leading grading and authentication, tools to help collectors research and find the next big thing, and marketplaces to buy and sell.
Role
Who you are
- The "Builder" Mentality: You aren't satisfied with "the way it's always been done." You enjoy creating new processes and finding efficiencies in a high-growth environment
- High Agency & Bias for Action: You don't wait for a roadmap; you create one. You take full ownership of your domain, proactively identifying bottlenecks and solving them before they become issues
- Systems Expert: You have deep familiarity with modern ERPs and a passion for accounting technology and AI tools. You understand how data flows through a system and how to automate it
- Technical Foundations: Strong command of US GAAP and experience managing intercompany accounting for multiple subsidiaries
- Detail-Oriented & Scalable: Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask. Organized, problem solver, flexible and able to prioritize. You understand how to build documentation that stands up to the scrutiny of Big 4 auditors and IPO requirements
- Communicator: Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills. You can translate complex accounting entries into meaningful insights for stakeholders in Finance and Operations
- 5+ years of accounting experience (a mix of Big 4 public accounting and industry is preferred)
- Active CPA license
- Proven experience managing at least 1–2 direct reports
- NetSuite experience is a strong plus, but deep proficiency in a similar modern ERP (e.g., Sage Intacct, Oracle, SAP) is required
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience with ERP implementation or significant system migrations is highly valued
- Prior experience in a public company, company preparing for an IPO, or navigating rigorous external audits
What the job involves
- We’re looking for an Accounting Manager to join our Accounting and Finance team to own the accounting process for one of our brands, and continue to build on our financial foundation. We need a "player-coach" who can manage a small team while building the scalable, SOX-compliant processes of the future. This isn't just about managing the books—it's about leveraging AI and automation to transform our month-end close into a high-speed, high-accuracy engine
- You’ll report to the Director of Accounting and work from our Santa Ana, CA office headquarters. 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
- Drive the Close: Lead the month-end close process for multiple subsidiaries and business lines, including intercompany eliminations, cash, accruals, fixed assets, prepaids, and payroll
- Shorten the Cycle: Evaluate and implement AI-driven tools and software to automate manual workflows, with a goal of significantly reducing our days-to-close
- ERP Optimization: Facilitate our transition into NetSuite, ensuring the system is optimized for scale, accurate reporting, and future growth
- Compliance & SOX: Build and document robust internal controls from the ground up to ensure we are compliant with external audit requirements and prepared for future SOX standards
- Collaborative Analysis: Partner with the Finance & Strategy team to perform deep-dive fluctuation analysis across the income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows to explain the "why" behind the numbers
- Audit Ownership: Act as the primary point of contact for our annual external audits, managing requests and ensuring a seamless, transparent process
- Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a small, high-performing accounting team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence
Our take
Collectors offers a range of services for the collectibles industry including authentication and grading, collectibles research and sourcing tools, and a buy-and-sell marketplace. The industry is going through a huge renaissance, with a particularly high demand for sports and trading games cards, and Collectors has come to the fore as a major name.
The fact that Collectors is more than a marketplace serves it well in the space. Indeed, its most popular services appear to be grading and authentication, as well as storage vault services. And, with the collectibles industry forecast to double in value by the end of the decade, Collectors is in a position of serious strength.
The company has seen some good investment too, totalling over $200 million. It continues to expand its services with acquisitions of other players in the sector, and is now the parent of PSA, PSA Vault, PCGS, SGC, Card Ladder, Collectors Financial Services and Beckett.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
25% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Employee Discounts: Be your own customer. Receive discounts on select grading services for approved submissions.
- 401(K) Matching Plan: Invest in your future with our competitive 401k matching plan.
- Health Insurance: Collectors offers medical, dental, and vision for you and your family’s well being.
- Vacation/Paid Time Off: Enjoy time away from work with paid vacation for full-time employees.
- Holiday Pay: All regular, full-time employees are eligible for 10 company paid holidays.
- Flexible Hours: Flexible schedules with varying shifts are available to accommodate your needs.
Company HQ
Santa Ana, CA
Leadership
Nat Turner
(CEO)Angel investor and well-known sports card collector. As well as being CEO of Collectors, is a board member at OneOncology and former board member at health companies Sema4 and Clover Health. Co-founded and led Flatiron Health (Acquired by Roche) from 2012 - 2022.
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