Senior Corporate Allocations Analyst

Collectors Universe, Inc.; Santa Ana, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(K) Matching Plan

Vacation and holidays

Employee discounts

Flexible hours

Team celebrations

Job summary

Collectors Universe, Inc. seeks a Senior Corporate Allocations Analyst to join our Corporate Finance & Strategy team at our Santa Ana, CA headquarters or remotely in San Francisco, CA.

You will own allocation, forecasting, and planning cycles, partnering with leadership to ensure accurate reporting and data-driven insights. Responsibilities include documenting methodologies, supporting quarterly forecasts, headcount planning, and board-ready materials.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of FP&A, investment banking, investing, consulting, finance operations, or accounting experience
• Strong working knowledge of financial planning and reporting processes
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple recurring deliverables
• Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets; experience with Adaptive Insights preferred
• Knowledge of AI-first mindset and financial systems/tools

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage quarterly allocation process and tie allocated totals to source cost pools
• Document methodology, bases, and results for reproducibility
• Explain allocated costs to teams and walk through changes
• Support quarterly forecast allocations and identify process improvements
• Oversee quarterly forecasting coordination and management summaries
• Support planning cycles (AOP, LRP, quarterly planning)
• Maintain pacing models and cash flow forecasting data
• Assist with board materials and executive reporting
• Headcount reporting and HRIS data integrity
• Reconcile headcount plan vs actuals and flag variances
• Collaborate with Corp F&S Manager on HRIS/Workday data needs

Skills

Excel/Google Sheets

Adaptive Insights

Workday

NetSuite

Data quality

Cross-functional

Communication

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

Adaptive Insights (Workday Adaptive Planning)

Workday

NetSuite

Job description

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, the UK, and France.

We are looking for a Senior Corporate Allocations Analyst to join our Corporate Finance & Strategy team. This role will be a critical operational backbone of the Corporate F&S function owning key pieces of our allocation, forecasting, and planning cycles, and supporting cross-functional reporting and systems work that keeps the team running smoothly. You will work closely with the Director of Corporate Finance & Strategy and partner across the broader Finance team. You'll report to the Director, Corporate Finance & Strategy and work from our Santa Ana, CA corporate headquarters or remote, in San Francisco, CA. We believe that there is significant value in in-person collaboration. This will be discussed further as part of the recruiting process.

What You'll Do:

• Allocations Prepare and execute the quarterly allocation process – assemble the driver data, run the calculations, and tie allocated totals back to the source cost pools so nothing is double-counted or dropped
• Document each cycle's methodology, bases, and results so allocations are reproducible, auditable, and consistently applied period over period
• Support the Corp F&S Manager in explaining allocated costs to the teams that receive them, and in walking a function leader through why their allocation changed
• Support quarterly forecast allocations, and identify opportunities to simplify, automate, or improve the precision of the process in Adaptive Forecasting & Planning
• Own quarterly forecasting process coordination – manage the forecasting calendar, Adaptive data loads, topsides tracking, QC, and preparation of management summaries
• Support our planning cycles, including AOP, LRP and our quarterly planning cycles
• Support quarterly pacing model maintenance, ensuring models are kept current and accurate throughout the period
• Support cash flow forecasting with data gathering, model inputs, and reporting preparation
• Assist with board materials and executive reporting – owning the operational/data-assembly components of quarterly board decks and board books
• Headcount Reporting & Planning Own headcount reporting – maintain accurate HC data, produce regular reports, and partner with HR/HRIS to ensure data integrity
• Reconcile headcount plan, approved requisitions, and actuals each cycle, flagging variances and start-date timing that affect the forecast
• Support HRIS/Workday data needs in partnership with the Corp F&S Manager

Who You Are:

• 2–4 years of FP&A, investment banking, investing, consulting, finance operations, or accounting experience, ideally in a high-growth or multi-entity environment
• Strong working knowledge of financial planning and reporting processes – close cycles, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis
• Highly organized and process-driven, with the ability to manage multiple recurring deliverables simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
• Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets; experience with Adaptive Insights (Workday Adaptive Planning) strongly preferred
• Comfortable building with an AI-first mindset, while also working in financial systems and tools (e.g., NetSuite, Workday); quick to learn new platforms
• Detail-oriented with strong data quality instincts – you catch errors before they become problems
• A collaborative team player who communicates clearly and builds strong working relationships across Finance and with cross-functional partners
• Comfortable holding a position on a number that affects someone else's budget, and doing it without friction
• Self-starter who takes ownership of recurring processes and proactively flags issues and improvement opportunities
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field required

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with headcount reporting and HRIS systems (e.g., Workday)
• Exposure to software capitalization, amortization schedules, or P&T allocation frameworks
• Experience with cost allocation methodology, shared-services chargeback, or intercompany/transfer pricing mechanics
• Experience building or maintaining allocation logic inside a planning system rather than in spreadsheets
• Passionate about collectibles and/or sports

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $90,000– $135,000. Actual compensation on this range varies based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including location, job level, experience, and skill set. This role may be eligible for bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation, please ask your recruiter for details.

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