Burkland is a thriving Finance, Accounting, and People Operations practice. We work with more than 800 startup clients across the USA. Our team is talented, action-oriented, fun-loving, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
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CFO Consultant
About Us
Burkland’s core purpose is to Accelerate Dreams. So often, turning dreams into reality helps change the world. We thrive at the forefront of this transformation. Startups desire our professionals — they are the best in the business. Startups seek our content — we are an industry thought leader. Startups trust our expertise, so founders can focus on their companies, products and value-add. As a part of our demonstrated value, our clients raised over $3B just last year.
At Burkland, we lead with our Core Purpose. We do this for both our clients and our employees. We believe that leaning on our Core Values (Fresh Perspectives, Exponential Value, Empathy, Trusted Partner) will lead to happy clients and happy employees.
We are a remote-first company with over 180 incredible team members, more than 800 clients, and a commitment to Accelerating Dreams.
The Role
Do you enjoy the intellectual challenge of helping a diverse set of startups grow? Do you strive for days that are different, because each client has its own unique challenges? Can you visualize a business and enjoy describing that business through financials? Have you modeled complex business processes in financial terms?
Become a trusted ally to CEOs and management teams through efficient, intelligent and accurate work, and the effective communication thereof. Be a finance thought leader to clients internally and externally, and help them see around corners as they build their businesses.
Your Typical, Atypical, Day
Working largely independently, apply knowledge, experience, insight, and competence to partner strategically with clients in various industries such as Fintech, Crypto/Blockchain/NFT, SaaS, Consumer, and Healthcare.
This role has variety at its core. From presenting at investor meetings to building financial models for clients, no day will be a “typical day” (hence the typical, atypical day).
You will help bridge the gap between legacy financial thinking and new blockchain-based ecosystems, functions and capital flows.
You will be supporting our startup clients who need high-level finance help but may not have a need for a full-time internal CFO at their current stage.
You will be working with a variety of clients, so the ability to context shift, communicate, prioritize and evaluate needs is the most important thing you’ll be doing in this role.
You will be managing the entire Finance function for your clients, so you’ll want to be comfortable managing a team.
You will have the opportunity to build out robust processes and systems for our clients. So understanding + embracing the agile and scrappy nature of startups is a must.
About You
You are naturally curious. You ask meaningful, thoughtful questions, listen carefully, and are eager to begin the problem-solving process once you have the information you need.
You love to learn and grow and embrace the part of the growth process that requires you to take on new challenges.
You are a communicator at your core. Impeccable written and verbal communication is a critical cornerstone of this role.
You lead with integrity in all that you say and do.
You take initiative and jump at the opportunity to explore new ways of doing things.
You take an acutely accurate approach to your work and look forward to the parts of your job that require analytical thinking and planning ahead.
You are an expert collaborator! You ask for and give feedback regularly.
You know and love technology. You possess a strong working knowledge of a variety of systems + tools and quickly learn how to navigate through new ones.
You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have experience with and a passion for working with rapidly growing startups and their founders.
You have a Bachelor’s degree, MBA preferred, and over 5 years of experience in a high-level Finance role.
Core Competencies
You understand current financial, regulatory & tax landscape, and are passably familiar with the jurisdictional complexities of organizations in this space.
You have a love for all things high-level finance. For example, you should be able to work through the following:
You can lead client fundraising efforts – evaluating the size of a fundraising round, model cap table scenarios/dilution, assist with pitch deck preparation, facilitate investor introductions, and participate in investor pitches.
You can design the Finance function from the ground up. This includes building out team structures, implementing systems, and developing processes.
You can drive comprehensive reporting of financial performance, metrics, and KPIs.
You have strong finance-based modeling & analytical skills.
You can seamlessly juggle hard-hitting CFO deliverables while building strong client relationships.
You have a solid working knowledge of Excel/Google Sheets, Carta, QBO, etc. You’re comfortable using Zoom and other video conferencing tools to facilitate client meetings.
What We Offer
Flexible work schedule to promote a healthy work-life balance.
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance for you and your dependents.
Short & Long Term Disability Insurance to support you when you need it the most.
Flexible PTO - Take time off from work when you need it.
401 (k) with a company match to ensure you are ready for retirement.
A generous home office expense reimbursement so you have the office you need to be productive.
Own and lead cross-functional internal and external teams to drive clients to efficient, high-quality outcomes—setting clear direction, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring disciplined execution from plan to delivery. Comment end
Forget the commute! We're a remote-first workplace, so you can work from your home office or from the beach, if you’d like!
We offer a collaborative, communicative culture, driven by our Core Purpose + Values. We work with incredibly smart people who love to learn and share what they know. If this sounds like a team you'd like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you.
The pay range target for the role described in this job description depends on multiple factors such as candidate experience and expertise, geographic location, and current market data. We estimate the range of this role will likely fall between $71,000 - $451,880. In addition, full-time regular positions are eligible for, 401(k), health benefits, and other benefits; some of these benefits may be available for part-time.
Burkland Associates is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Burkland Associates is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or another legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, please visit our careers page https://burklandassociates.com/careers/.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Director of Finance
About Us
Burkland’s core purpose is to Accelerate Dreams. So often, turning dreams into reality helps change the world. We thrive at the forefront of this transformation. Startups desire our professionals — they are the best in the business. Startups seek our content — we are an industry thought leader. Startups trust our expertise so that founders can focus on their companies, products, and value-add. As a part of our demonstrated value, our clients raised over $3B just last year.
At Burkland, we lead with our Core Purpose. We do this for both our clients and our employees. We believe that leaning on our Core Values (Fresh Perspectives, Exponential Value, Empathy, Trusted Partner) will lead to happy clients and happy employees.
We are a remote-first company with over 180 incredible team members, more than 800 clients, and a commitment to Accelerating Dreams.
Role
As a Director of Finance, your role will involve leading a team of consultants and overseeing financial operations specific to helping our venture-backed startup clients succeed. You’ll lead finance transformation, oversee FP&A and cash-flow management, and serve as the primary strategic partner, while also ensuring Burkland’s methodologies, toolkits, and quality standards are fully leveraged across all your assignments.
Your Typical, Atypical, Day
Own monthly close oversight, board-level reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and investor communications.
Implement Burkland’s standardized FP&A frameworks, scenario models, dashboard templates, and fundraising toolkits.
Tailor processes—revenue recognition, KPI tracking, cash-runway analysis—to each client’s stage and business model.
Serve as the escalation point for financial risks, advising founders and executive teams on fundraising strategy, pricing optimization, and capital allocation.
Lead recurring finance “steering” meetings each month or quarter, developing actionable roadmaps to boost growth and enhance margins.
Collaborate with Burkland’s internal teams to surface client feedback, refine our fractional offerings, and pilot new tools (BI connectors, forecasting systems).
Mentor junior consultants aligned to your clients—review deliverables and coach on best practices.
Track and report on client success metrics (e.g., fundraising achieved, forecast accuracy improvements, margin expansion).
About You
8+ years in finance or consulting, with 3+ years as a senior finance executive in high-growth or venture-backed environments.
Proven ability to step into new organizations quickly, establish trust, and drive immediate impact.
Thrives in ambiguous environments and proactively finds solutions with limited direction.
Mastery of monthly close, financial reporting, budgeting & forecasting, capital-raise modeling.
Strong understanding for accoutning/GAAP principles is preferred.
Expert user of Excel/Google Sheets; proficiency with BI tools (Tableau, Power BI) and FP&A platforms.
Exceptional at distilling complex analyses into concise, action-oriented insights for founders, boards, and investors.
Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related; MBA or CPA strongly preferred.
You are naturally curious and a problem-solver. You’re someone who likes to learn and is eager to take on new challenges, especially regarding cutting-edge technology and emerging industries.
You lead with integrity in all that you say and do.
What We Offer
Flexible work schedule to promote a healthy work-life balance.
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance for you and your dependents.
Short & Long Term Disability Insurance to support you when you need it the most.
Flexible PTO - Take time off from work when you need it.
401 (k) with a company match to ensure you are ready for retirement.
A generous home office expense reimbursement so you have the office you need to be productive.
Forget the commute! We're a remote-first workplace, so you can work from your home office or from the beach if you’d like!
We offer a collaborative, communicative culture, driven by our Core Purpose + Values. We work with incredibly smart people who love to learn and share what they know. If this sounds like a team you'd like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you.
The pay range target for the role described in this job description depends on multiple factors such as candidate experience and expertise, geographic location, and current market data. We estimate the range of this role will likely fall between $71,000 - $306,800. In addition, full-time regular positions are eligible for, 401(k), health benefits, and other benefits; some of these benefits may be available for part-time.
Burkland Associates is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Burkland Associates is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or another legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, please visit our careers page https://burklandassociates.com/careers/.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Accounting Manager, Sri Lanka
About Us
Burkland’s core purpose is to Accelerate Dreams. Often, turning dreams into reality helps change the world, and we thrive at the forefront of this transformation. Startups desire our professionals because they are the best in the business. Startups seek our content because we are industry thought leaders. Startups trust our expertise, so founders can focus on their companies, products, and value-add. As part of our demonstrated value, our clients raised over $3B just last year.
At Burkland, we lead with our Core Purpose. We do this for both our clients and our employees, believing that leaning on our Core Values (Fresh Perspectives, Exponential Value, Empathy, Trusted Partner) leads to happy clients and happy employees. We are a remote-first company with over 190 incredible team members, more than 800 clients, and a commitment to Accelerating Dreams.
The Role
We are looking for a dynamic and strategic teammate to join Burkland on a full-time contractor basis, who can be available during U.S. business hours. If you have a background in accounting and a passion for helping startups thrive, Burkland is a wonderful fit for you!
Your Typical, Atypical Day
You’ll be working fully remotely! So, whether in pajama pants and a button-down or taking calls at a coffee shop, you design where and how you work each day. You will work with a variety of clients, requiring the ability to shift contexts, communicate effectively, prioritize tasks, and evaluate needs.
Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to build robust accounting processes and systems for our clients. Understanding and embracing the agile and scrappy nature of startups is essential.
About You
You are naturally curious and a problem solver who likes to learn and is eager to take on new challenges, especially with cutting-edge technology and emerging industries.
You are a strong communicator. Bonus points if you have customer or client service experience!
You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. If you have startup experience, that's a huge plus!
You take the initiative and are eager to explore new ways of doing things.
You are an expert collaborator, regularly asking for and giving feedback.
Your Experience & Background
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
CIMA Qualification preferred.
At least 3-5 years of experience in accounting, preferably in a startup environment.
Experience using QuickBooks Online.Bonus points if you have experience using the classes feature of QBO.
Proficiency in learning and adapting to new systems.
Experience working remotely and developing strong team relationships based on trust and accountability.
Clear and professional communication skills, both verbal and written.
Willingness to follow established policies and procedures accurately.
High level of confidentiality while working with sensitive client data.
Core Competencies
Strong finance-based analytical skills and interpersonal communication.
Expertise in accounting and client management, including:
Prepaid revenue, deferred revenue, and revenue recognition.
Intangible asset management and mark-to-market valuation.
Inventory, purchase orders, and prepaid expenses.
Payment processing systems (e.g., Stripe).
Creating and managing monthly close lists.
Producing tax-ready year-end reports.
Accounts payable and receivable processing.
Producing financial reports and GL account reconciliations.
Competency with software, using platforms like G-Suite, QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, Ramp, and Brex Expensify, and Concur.
Proficiency in video conferencing tools such as Zoom, Google Meet, or Microsoft Teams to facilitate client meetings.
Bonus points if you have experience working with Non-profit or mission based businesses
What We Offer
Flexible work schedule promoting work-life balance.
Work remotely! From home or the beach, your office is where you choose.
A collaborative, communicative culture driven by our Core Purpose and Values, with smart people who love to learn and share knowledge.
Accounting Manager
About Us
Burkland’s core purpose is to Accelerate Dreams. So often, turning dreams into reality helps change the world. We thrive at the forefront of this transformation. Startups desire our professionals — they are the best in the business. Startups seek our content — we are an industry thought leader. Startups trust our expertise, so founders can focus on their companies, products and value-add. As a part of our demonstrated value, our clients raised over $3B just last year.
At Burkland, we lead with our Core Purpose. We do this for both our clients and our employees. We believe that leaning on our Core Values (Fresh Perspectives, Exponential Value, Empathy, Trusted Partner) will lead to happy clients and happy employees.
We are a remote-first company with over 190 incredible team members, more than 800 clients, and a commitment to Accelerating Dreams.
The Role
We are looking for a dynamic + strategic teammate at Burkland. If you have a background in accounting and a passion for helping venture-backed consumer startups succeed, Burkland is a wonderful fit for you!
Your Typical, Atypical Day
This role has variety at its core. From facilitating client meetings to reconciling accounts, no day will be a "typical day" (hence the typical, atypical day).
You will be supporting our startup clients who need accounting help but may not have a need for an internal team at their growth stage (usually, we work with Seed through Series C clients). So, there is always a lot of work to be done!
You will be working in a fully remote capacity! So, whether you're in pajama pants and a button-down or taking calls at the coffee shop down the street, you design where and how you work each day. The only time you would be expected to be in proper work attire is when we are taking video calls with our clients and want to be a proper representation of our firm.
You’ll be working with a variety of clients, so the ability to context shift, communicate, prioritize, and evaluate needs is the most important thing you’ll be doing in this role.
You’ll have the opportunity to build robust accounting processes and systems for our clients. So understanding + embracing the agile and scrappy nature of startups is pretty much a must.
About You
You are naturally curious and a problem-solver. You’re someone who likes to learn and is eager to take on new challenges, especially when it comes to cutting-edge technology and emerging industries.
You are a communicator at your core. Bonus points if you have customer or client service experience!
You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. If you have startup experience, that's a huge plus!
You take the initiative and jump at the opportunity to explore new ways of doing things.
You are an expert collaborator! You ask for and give feedback regularly.
You have a Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or something similar, and 3 years of experience as an accountant. Or 5 years of experience in accounting, preferably in a startup environment.
Core Competencies
Strong interpersonal skills
Focus on the quality of work as well as client relationships
All things accounting + client management. For example, you should be able to work through client requests involving:
Bank and credit card reconciliations
General ledger account reconciliations, especially high-risk balance sheet accounts
Revenue recognition: prepaid revenue/deferred revenue/unearned revenue
Prepaid expenses
COGS, inventory, and purchase orders
Tech stacks familiarity (Ramp, Stripe, bill.com, etc.)
Processing accounts payable and accounts receivable
1099 and W9 support
Producing financial reports
Ability to review bookkeeper tasks
Producing tax-ready end-of-year reports
Strong finance-based analytical skills
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) creation for enhancing clients’ efficiency
Strong working knowledge of software and AI is key in this role. On a daily basis, you’ll be using the entire G-Suite, QuickBooks online, Bill.com, Expensify + Ramp. You’ll also be using Zoom and other video conferencing tools to facilitate client meetings.
What We Offer
Flexible work schedule to promote a healthy work-life balance.
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance for you and your dependents.
Short & Long Term Disability Insurance to support you when you need it the most.
Flexible PTO - Take time off from work when you need it.
401(k) with a company match to ensure you are ready for retirement.
A generous home office expense reimbursement so you have the office you need to be productive.
Forget the commute! We're a remote-first workplace, so you can work from your home office or from the beach, if you’d like!
We offer a collaborative, communicative culture, driven by our Core Purpose + Values. We work with incredibly smart people who love to learn and share what they know. If this sounds like a team you'd like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you.
Burkland Associates is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Burkland Associates is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, please visit our careers page https://burklandassociates.com/careers/.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
The base pay range target for the role described in this job description is $75,000 - $95,000. Final offer amounts depend on multiple factors such as candidate experience and expertise, geographic location, total compensation, and market data. In addition, full-time regular positions are eligible for 401(k), health benefits, and other benefits; some of these benefits may be available for part-time.
CFO Consultant, Cybersecurity
About Us
Burkland’s core purpose is to Accelerate Dreams. So often, turning dreams into reality helps change the world. We thrive at the forefront of this transformation. Startups desire our professionals — they are the best in the business. Startups seek our content — we are an industry thought leader. Startups trust our expertise, so founders can focus on their companies, products and value-add. As a part of our demonstrated value, our clients raised over $3B just last year.
At Burkland, we lead with our Core Purpose. We do this for both our clients and our employees. We believe that leaning on our Core Values (Fresh Perspectives, Exponential Value, Empathy, Trusted Partner) will lead to happy clients and happy employees.
We are a remote-first company with over 180 incredible team members, more than 800 clients, and a commitment to Accelerating Dreams.
The Role
Do you enjoy the intellectual challenge of helping a diverse set of startups grow? Do you strive for days that are different, because each client has its own unique challenges? Can you visualize a business and enjoy describing that business through financials? Have you modeled complex business processes in financial terms?
Become a trusted ally to CEOs and management teams through efficient, intelligent and accurate work, and the effective communication thereof. Be a finance thought leader to clients internally and externally, and help them see around corners as they build their businesses.
Your Typical, Atypical, Day
Working largely independently, apply knowledge, experience, insight, and competence to partner strategically with cybersecurity clients on forward-looking finance.
This role has variety at its core. From presenting at investor meetings to building financial models for clients, no day will be a “typical day” (hence the typical, atypical day).
You will help bridge the gap between legacy financial thinking and new ecosystems, functions and capital flows.
You will be supporting our startup clients who need high-level finance help but may not have a need for a full-time internal CFO at their current stage.
You will be working with a variety of clients, so the ability to context shift, communicate, prioritize and evaluate needs is the most important thing you’ll be doing in this role.
You will be managing the entire Finance function for your clients, so you’ll want to be comfortable managing a team.
You will have the opportunity to build out robust processes and systems for our clients. So understanding + embracing the agile and scrappy nature of startups is a must.
About You
You are naturally curious. You ask meaningful, thoughtful questions, listen carefully, and are eager to begin the problem-solving process once you have the information you need.
You love to learn and grow and embrace the part of the growth process that requires you to take on new challenges.
You are a communicator at your core. Impeccable written and verbal communication is a critical cornerstone of this role.
You lead with integrity in all that you say and do.
You take initiative and jump at the opportunity to explore new ways of doing things.
You take an acutely accurate approach to your work and look forward to the parts of your job that require analytical thinking and planning ahead.
You are an expert collaborator! You ask for and give feedback regularly.
You know and love technology. You possess a strong working knowledge of a variety of systems + tools and quickly learn how to navigate through new ones.
You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have experience with and a passion for working with rapidly growing startups and their founders. Experience with cybersecurity companies and founders is a must!
You have a Bachelor’s degree, MBA preferred, and over 5 years of experience in a high-level Finance role.
Core Competencies
You understand cybersecurity’s current financial, regulatory & tax landscape, and are passably familiar with the jurisdictional complexities of organizations in this space.
You get things done, are relatively comfortable with cybersecurity’s inherent rate of change, and are familiar with the liquidity management and nuances of this sector.
You have experience working with a variety of cybersecurity business models (SAAS Subscription / AI / Usage Based).
Own and lead cross-functional internal and external teams to drive clients to efficient, high-quality outcomes; setting clear direction, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring disciplined execution from plan to delivery.
You have a love for all things high-level finance. For example, you should be able to work through the following:
You can lead client fundraising efforts – evaluating the size of a fundraising round, model cap table scenarios/dilution, assist with pitch deck preparation, facilitate investor introductions, and participate in investor pitches.
You can design the Finance function from the ground up. This includes building out team structures, implementing systems, and developing processes.
You can drive comprehensive reporting of financial performance, metrics, and KPIs.
You have strong finance-based modeling & analytical skills.
You can seamlessly juggle hard-hitting CFO deliverables while building strong client relationships.
You have a solid working knowledge of Excel/Google Sheets, Carta, QBO, etc. You’re comfortable using Zoom and other video conferencing tools to facilitate client meetings.
What We Offer
Flexible work schedule to promote a healthy work-life balance.
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance for you and your dependents.
Short & Long Term Disability Insurance to support you when you need it the most.
Flexible PTO - Take time off from work when you need it.
401 (k) with a company match to ensure you are ready for retirement.
A generous home office expense reimbursement so you have the office you need to be productive.
Forget the commute! We're a remote-first workplace, so you can work from your home office or from the beach, if you’d like!
We offer a collaborative, communicative culture, driven by our Core Purpose + Values. We work with incredibly smart people who love to learn and share what they know. If this sounds like a team you'd like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you.
The pay range target for the role described in this job description depends on multiple factors such as candidate experience and expertise, geographic location, and current market data. We estimate the range of this role will likely fall between $71,000 - $451,880. In addition, full-time regular positions are eligible for, 401(k), health benefits, and other benefits; some of these benefits may be available for part-time.
Burkland Associates is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Burkland Associates is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or another legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, please visit our careers page https://burklandassociates.com/careers/.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Director of Finance, Healthcare & Life Sciences
About Us
Burkland’s core purpose is to Accelerate Dreams. So often, turning dreams into reality helps change the world. We thrive at the forefront of this transformation. Startups desire our professionals — they are the best in the business. Startups seek our content — we are an industry thought leader. Startups trust our expertise so that founders can focus on their companies, products, and value-add. As a part of our demonstrated value, our clients raised over $3B just last year.
At Burkland, we lead with our Core Purpose. We do this for both our clients and our employees. We believe that leaning on our Core Values (Fresh Perspectives, Exponential Value, Empathy, Trusted Partner) will lead to happy clients and happy employees.
We are a remote-first company with over 180 incredible team members, more than 800 clients, and a commitment to Accelerating Dreams.
Role
As a Director of Finance, Healthcare & Life Sciences, you will partner with venture-backed healthcare, health-tech, and life sciences companies navigating reimbursement complexity, regulatory requirements, and capital-intensive growth. Your role is to bring financial clarity, discipline, and strategic insight to mission-driven organizations operating in regulated environments..
Your Typical, Atypical, Day
Lead financial reporting, forecasting, and board materials for healthcare clients
Build models around revenue mix, reimbursement timing, and cash-flow predictability
Support fundraising and long-range planning in capital-intensive environments
Advise on staffing models, cost structures, and operational leverage
Prepare companies for audits, diligence, and compliance reviews
Mentor junior consultants supporting healthcare engagements
About You
8+ years in finance or consulting with healthcare, health-tech, or life sciences experience
Familiarity with complex revenue and reimbursement models
Strong appreciation for controls, compliance, and financial rigor
Comfortable advising non-financial leaders in high-stakes environments
Detail-oriented, structured, and trusted as a steady operator
Prior experience serving as a senior finance leader (Director, Head of Finance, or equivalent) in a high-growth startup or venture-backed company
Background supporting companies through rapid scaling, fundraising, or operational complexity
CPA credential strongly preferred; MBA or other advanced financial training a plus
Experience partnering closely with founders, boards, and investors in dynamic environments
What We Offer
Flexible work schedule to promote a healthy work-life balance.
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance for you and your dependents.
Short & Long Term Disability Insurance to support you when you need it the most.
Flexible PTO - Take time off from work when you need it.
401 (k) with a company match to ensure you are ready for retirement.
A generous home office expense reimbursement so you have the office you need to be productive.
Forget the commute! We're a remote-first workplace, so you can work from your home office or from the beach if you’d like!
We offer a collaborative, communicative culture, driven by our Core Purpose + Values. We work with incredibly smart people who love to learn and share what they know. If this sounds like a team you'd like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you.
The pay range target for the role described in this job description depends on multiple factors such as candidate experience and expertise, geographic location, and current market data. We estimate the range of this role will likely fall between $71,000 - $306,800. In addition, full-time regular positions are eligible for, 401(k), health benefits, and other benefits; some of these benefits may be available for part-time.
Burkland Associates is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Burkland Associates is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or another legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, please visit our careers page https://burklandassociates.com/careers/.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Director of Finance, Fintech & SaaS
About Us
Burkland’s core purpose is to Accelerate Dreams. So often, turning dreams into reality helps change the world. We thrive at the forefront of this transformation. Startups desire our professionals — they are the best in the business. Startups seek our content — we are an industry thought leader. Startups trust our expertise so that founders can focus on their companies, products, and value-add. As a part of our demonstrated value, our clients raised over $3B just last year.
At Burkland, we lead with our Core Purpose. We do this for both our clients and our employees. We believe that leaning on our Core Values (Fresh Perspectives, Exponential Value, Empathy, Trusted Partner) will lead to happy clients and happy employees.
We are a remote-first company with over 180 incredible team members, more than 800 clients, and a commitment to Accelerating Dreams.
Role
As a Director of Finance, Fintech & SaaS, you will support venture-backed fintech and software companies operating in data-driven and often regulated environments. You’ll help founders scale responsibly by building best-in-class forecasting, revenue models, and financial controls while partnering on fundraising, growth efficiency, and investor communications.
This role is ideal for finance leaders who thrive at the intersection of technology, metrics, and capital markets.
Your Typical, Atypical, Day
Own FP&A, forecasting, and board reporting for fintech and SaaS clients
Build and maintain SaaS and fintech KPI frameworks (MRR/ARR, churn, net retention, CAC payback)
Partner with founders on fundraising models, valuation narratives, and investor materials
Support revenue recognition, deferred revenue, and multi-product pricing strategies
Advise on cash-runway risk, burn optimization, and growth tradeoffs
Mentor junior consultants delivering analytics and reporting
About You
8+ years in finance or consulting with fintech, SaaS, or payments exposure
Deep understanding of SaaS metrics, revenue models, and investor expectations
Comfort operating in regulated or compliance-sensitive environments
Strong modeling skills and experience with FP&A platforms or BI tools
Ability to distill complex analyses into clear board- and founder-ready insights
Prior experience serving as a senior finance leader (Director, Head of Finance, or equivalent) in a high-growth startup or venture-backed company
Background supporting companies through rapid scaling, fundraising, or operational complexity
CPA credential strongly preferred; MBA or other advanced financial training a plus
Experience partnering closely with founders, boards, and investors in dynamic environments
What We Offer
Flexible work schedule to promote a healthy work-life balance.
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance for you and your dependents.
Short & Long Term Disability Insurance to support you when you need it the most.
Flexible PTO - Take time off from work when you need it.
401 (k) with a company match to ensure you are ready for retirement.
A generous home office expense reimbursement so you have the office you need to be productive.
Forget the commute! We're a remote-first workplace, so you can work from your home office or from the beach if you’d like!
We offer a collaborative, communicative culture, driven by our Core Purpose + Values. We work with incredibly smart people who love to learn and share what they know. If this sounds like a team you'd like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you.
The pay range target for the role described in this job description depends on multiple factors such as candidate experience and expertise, geographic location, and current market data. We estimate the range of this role will likely fall between $71,000 - $306,800. In addition, full-time regular positions are eligible for, 401(k), health benefits, and other benefits; some of these benefits may be available for part-time.
Burkland Associates is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Burkland Associates is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or another legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, please visit our careers page https://burklandassociates.com/careers/.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Director of Finance, Consumer & Real Estate
About Us
Burkland’s core purpose is to Accelerate Dreams. So often, turning dreams into reality helps change the world. We thrive at the forefront of this transformation. Startups desire our professionals — they are the best in the business. Startups seek our content — we are an industry thought leader. Startups trust our expertise so that founders can focus on their companies, products, and value-add. As a part of our demonstrated value, our clients raised over $3B just last year.
At Burkland, we lead with our Core Purpose. We do this for both our clients and our employees. We believe that leaning on our Core Values (Fresh Perspectives, Exponential Value, Empathy, Trusted Partner) will lead to happy clients and happy employees.
We are a remote-first company with over 180 incredible team members, more than 800 clients, and a commitment to Accelerating Dreams.
Role
As a Director of Finance, Consumer & Real Estate, you will partner with venture-backed consumer brands and real-estate-adjacent businesses to build scalable finance foundations. Your work will center on unit economics, margin expansion, inventory and cash-flow optimization, and capital planning for asset-heavy and growth-oriented business models.
You’ll act as a trusted strategic partner to founders navigating rapid growth, operational complexity, and investor expectations.
Your Typical, Atypical, Day
Lead monthly close oversight, management reporting, and board packages
Build and refine unit economics models (CAC/LTV, contribution margin, inventory turns, payback)
Own cash-flow forecasting with a focus on working capital, inventory, and debt service
Support pricing strategy, promotions, and margin optimization initiatives
Partner with founders on fundraising strategy and capital structure decisions
Advise on revenue recognition, inventory accounting, and cost allocation methodologies
Mentor junior consultants supporting your client portfolio
About You
8+ years in finance or consulting, with experience in consumer, CPG, DTC, marketplace, hospitality, or real-estate-adjacent businesses
Strong intuition for unit economics, margin drivers, and cash-flow management
Experience supporting inventory-heavy or asset-intensive business models
Comfortable advising founders on debt vs. equity tradeoffs
Advanced Excel / Google Sheets modeling skills
Clear communicator who translates financial complexity into operational clarity
Prior experience serving as a senior finance leader (Director, Head of Finance, or equivalent) in a high-growth startup or venture-backed company
Background supporting companies through rapid scaling, fundraising, or operational complexity
CPA credential strongly preferred; MBA or other advanced financial training a plus
Experience partnering closely with founders, boards, and investors in dynamic environments
What We Offer
Flexible work schedule to promote a healthy work-life balance.
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance for you and your dependents.
Short & Long Term Disability Insurance to support you when you need it the most.
Flexible PTO - Take time off from work when you need it.
401 (k) with a company match to ensure you are ready for retirement.
A generous home office expense reimbursement so you have the office you need to be productive.
Forget the commute! We're a remote-first workplace, so you can work from your home office or from the beach if you’d like!
We offer a collaborative, communicative culture, driven by our Core Purpose + Values. We work with incredibly smart people who love to learn and share what they know. If this sounds like a team you'd like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you.
The pay range target for the role described in this job description depends on multiple factors such as candidate experience and expertise, geographic location, and current market data. We estimate the range of this role will likely fall between $71,000 - $306,800. In addition, full-time regular positions are eligible for, 401(k), health benefits, and other benefits; some of these benefits may be available for part-time.
Burkland Associates is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Burkland Associates is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or another legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, please visit our careers page https://burklandassociates.com/careers/.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
