
Senior Director, Tax & Treasury
Collectors Universe Inc., Santa Ana, CA, United States
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.* 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.* 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.* 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.* 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.* 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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