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.
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 an 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.
Accounting Manager - Inventory Accounting
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
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’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 be managing the entire accounting function for our clients, so you’ll want to have a background in management - whether that’s a function or a team, or both!
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.
You're the perfect fit for us if…
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 lead with integrity in all that you say and do.
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 take an acutely accurate approach to your work and look forward to the parts of your job that require analytical thinking.
You are an expert collaborator! You ask for and give feedback regularly.
You enjoy working with others and are excited to operate as a team.
You have a Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or something similar, and 3-5 years of experience, preferably in a startup environment.
Core Competencies
Strong finance-based analytical skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong knowledge of inventory management systems, reconciling physical counts with GL inventory balances, calculating COGS.
You should be able to work through client requests involving:
prepaid revenue/deferred revenue + revenue recognition
Intangible asset management & mark-to-market valuation
prepaid expenses
payment processing systems (like Stripe)
creating and managing monthly close lists
producing tax-ready end-of-year reports
processing accounts payable and accounts receivable
producing financial reports
Strong working knowledge of software tools like Ramp, QBO, NetSuite. Various payroll systems such as Gusto, Rippling, and Justworks. 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 an 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 - $90,000. 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.
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.
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.
The base pay range target for the role described in this job description is $. 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.
Client Services Coordinator
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 seeking a detail-oriented, self-motivated Client Services Coordinator to support our Director of Client Service Teams. This is a full-time contractor role, working remotely and aligned to U.S. business hours.
You will be responsible for several analytical and administrative tasks, including but not limited to assisting with the prospect quoting process, organizing and analyzing data from historical quotes, coordinating and analyzing team availability, having regular zoom/google meet videos with the Director of Client Service teams, and handling administrative tasks within Karbon and Google Sheets. You must have strong English proficiency (written and verbal), excellent attention to detail, and be comfortable learning new technologies, software, and processes. The ideal candidate is an analytical thinker with a drive for innovation and process improvement. Desired working hours are 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. EST (6:30 p.m.–2:30 a.m. IST).
If you enjoy working with data, improving processes, and helping teams run smoothly, this role will give you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across our client service organization.
Your Typical, Atypical Day
In this role you will:
Assist the Director of Client Service Teams with the prospect quoting process, including preparing, tracking, and updating quote data.
Organize, maintain, and analyze historical quote data to identify trends, improve accuracy, and support decision-making.
Coordinate and analyze team availability and utilization to help inform staffing decisions and capacity planning.
Maintain and update Google Sheets, Airtable, and Karbon workspaces, ensuring data is accurate, up-to-date, and easy to use for stakeholders.
Support various administrative and operational tasks for client service teams (e.g., tracking action items, managing shared trackers, preparing reports).
Collaborate with internal stakeholders across finance, client services, and operations to ensure smooth handoffs and clear communication.
Proactively identify opportunities to streamline workflows, automate manual steps, and recommend process improvements.
Understanding and embracing the agile and scrappy nature of startups is essential.
About You
You have strong English communication skills, both written and verbal, and are comfortable working with U.S.-based teams.
You are naturally curious and analytical, enjoy working with data, and like to understand the “why” behind the numbers.
You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities without dropping the ball.
You are a self-starter who takes initiative and enjoys finding better, more efficient ways of doing things.
You are comfortable learning and using new tools, software, and systems.
You thrive in a remote, fast-paced, and dynamic environment and are excited by the opportunity to support growing startup clients.
Your Experience & Background
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Data/Analytics, or a related field preferred.
2–4+ years of experience in a coordination, operations, analyst, or client services role (professional services or startup environment is a plus).
Strong proficiency with Google Sheets or Excel (filters, pivot tables, basic formulas); experience managing large data sets is highly valued.
Experience working with collaboration or project management tools (e.g., Karbon, Asana, Monday.com, ClickUp, or similar).
Experience with Airtable is helpful, but not required
Demonstrated ability to learn new systems quickly and adapt to evolving processes.
Clear and professional communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote setting based on trust and accountability.
High degree of confidentiality and discretion when working with sensitive client and internal information.
Core Competencies
Attention to Detail: You catch errors others miss and care deeply about data quality.
Analytical Thinking: Comfortable analyzing data from quotes, availability, and operations to surface insights and support decisions.
Process Orientation: Strong interest in building and improving processes; you naturally look for better ways to work.
Collaboration & Communication: Able to work closely with cross-functional teams and communicate clearly, both in writing and in calls/meetings.
Technical Proficiency: Confident working in Google Workspace, spreadsheets, and modern SaaS tools; open to learning new platforms like Karbon.
Reliability & Ownership: You follow through on commitments, meet deadlines, and take ownership of your work product.
What We Offer
Work remotely! From home or otherwise, 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. 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.
