Senior Director, Tax & Treasury

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, and France.

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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

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ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or

expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status,

disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We

believe that a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and

skills will better service the diverse community of collectors we support.

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