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Collectors

Authenticates, grades, and analyzes collectibles data

Finance Director

Financial AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeFrankfurt, Germany

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
  • A Master's degree, MBA, or German equivalent (Diplom-Kaufmann/frau) is preferred.
  • Wirtschaftsprüfer (WP) or Steuerberater qualification is strongly preferred; US CPA, UK CA (ICAEW), or another equivalent qualification is acceptable.
  • 8–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3–5 years leading accounting for a subsidiary or multinational entity.
  • Deep knowledge of German HGB and strong working knowledge of US GAAP; IFRS familiarity is a plus.
  • Experience with ASC 830 foreign currency accounting and multi-currency consolidation.
  • Experience managing a German statutory audit, ideally with a Big Four or top-tier German audit firm.
  • ERP experience is required; NetSuite experience is strongly preferred.
  • Native or professional fluency in German (C1/C2) and business-fluent English.
  • Familiarity with Betriebsrat (Works Council) coordination and German employment law as it intersects with accounting is a plus.
  • Experience building or scaling a subsidiary accounting function, and a pragmatic approach to lean teams and third-party partnerships.
  • Experience working in a modern ERP environment; NetSuite is a plus. Ability to partner with a Business Systems team on implementation and optimization without needing to be an administrator.
  • Ability to represent the entity accurately to Legal, HR, and Operations and to determine when to escalate or resolve matters locally.
  • Willingness to travel periodically to Santa Ana, California, and other Collectors locations.
  • Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

  • Own German entity accounting end-to-end and lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close for the German subsidiary. Deliver clean, consolidation-ready results to Corporate Accounting, including multi-currency translation and intercompany reconciliations.
  • Prepare and file statutory financial statements (HGB) for the German entity. Manage the local statutory audit and coordinate shared deliverables with the US group auditor.
  • Execute German VAT filings, corporate income tax, and other local filings in partnership with Corporate Tax. Support transfer pricing documentation and cross-border cost-sharing agreements defined by Corporate Tax and its external advisors.
  • Operate and evidence Corporate's internal controls framework locally, and flag where local circumstances require adaptation.
  • Partner with Business Systems on the local NetSuite footprint, providing accounting input on German localization, multi-currency configuration, statutory reporting requirements, and subsidiary-level process automation opportunities.
  • Coordinate with local HR and Legal on accounting matters intersecting with Works Council agreements or German employment law, including payroll accounting and redundancy provisions.
  • Serve as the primary accounting partner for local Legal, HR, Operations, and commercial teams, and represent the German entity accurately to Corporate leadership.
  • Build the German accounting function, start with a lean team, scale deliberately, and use third-party partners where appropriate. Prepare the function to cover broader EMEA scope as the business grows.

Desired Qualifications

  • Wirtschaftsprüfer (WP) or Steuerberater qualification is strongly preferred; US CPA, UK CA (ICAEW), or another equivalent qualification is acceptable.
  • A Master's degree, MBA, or German equivalent (Diplom-Kaufmann/frau) is preferred.
  • IFRS familiarity is a plus.
  • Experience managing a German statutory audit with a Big Four or top-tier German audit firm is preferred.
  • NetSuite experience is strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with Betriebsrat (Works Council) coordination and German employment law as it intersects with accounting is a plus.

About the Company

Collectors

Authenticates, grades, and analyzes collectibles data

Collectors specializes in authenticating and grading valuable collectibles such as coins, sports cards, and memorabilia. Its grading service assesses condition and authenticity to determine market value, using computer vision and machine learning to automate and improve precision and speed. Revenue comes from service fees for grading and authentication, plus a subscription for access to a data platform with collectible price analytics. The company differentiates itself through its combination of automated, tech-driven grading and a growing data analytics offering, serving individuals, dealers, and investors. Its goal is to provide reliable authentication and accurate valuations to help customers buy, sell, and invest in tangible collectibles with confidence.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Santa Ana, CA
Founded
1986

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