Fractional CFO
Strategic Financial Guidance for Growing Startups
Scale with Confidence
Our fractional CFOs are startup experts who know what's around each turn. We help guide your startup along the best path to success.
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Modeling
- Annual Planning & Forecasting
- Long-Range Financial Planning
Maximize Your Runway
Extend your operating capital as you achieve critical milestones to secure the best terms for your next funding round.
- Budgeting
- Cash Management
- Treasury Management
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Improve Fundraising Outcomes
We know investors, and we know what they need to see to make a confident investment in your startup.
- Fundraising KPIs
- Due Diligence Support
- Pitchdeck Support
- Strategic Introductions
Focus On Your Core Business
Your fractional CFO merges seamlessly with your team, taking over the heavy lifting of financial operations so you can develop your offering and scale your business.
- Financial Oversight
- Process Optimization
- Board Support
Strategic Finance Services
Burkland’s Fractional CFOs, Interim CFOs, and Outsourced Finance Directors Deliver:
Early-Stage & Beyond
- Financial modeling
- Long-range financial planning
- Revenue model and unit economics
- Fundraising project plan
- Investor presentation
- Cap tables, valuation and equity dilution
- Series A overview and current trends
- Series A term sheets
Mid-Stage & Beyond
- Venture debt
- Financial metrics and analytics
- Preparing for an audit
- Continuous Financial Intelligence
- Cash Flow Management
- Annual planning and forecasting
- Board reporting packages
- Financial metrics and benchmarking
- Sales compensation structures
- Quarterly review of metrics
- Series B overview and current trends
- Series B term sheets
Late-Stage & Exit
- Financial metrics and data analytics
- Potential international expansion
- Strategic decision support
- M&A support
- Board / Investor presentations
- Continuous Financial Intelligence
- Series C overview and current trends
- Series C term sheets
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a fractional CFO?
A fractional CFO is a senior finance leader who works with your startup part-time. You get the same strategic insight as a full-time CFO including KPI development, financial modeling, fundraising support, and board reporting, without the full-time cost.
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How is a fractional CFO different from a controller or accountant?
Accountants and controllers focus on keeping your books clean and compliant. A fractional CFO helps you look forward—guiding fundraising strategy, scenario planning, cash runway, investor relations, and growth decisions. Burkland provides the full finance stack, so your CFO is backed by a complete team.
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When should my startup bring on a fractional CFO?
Most founders bring in a fractional CFO when they’re preparing to raise capital, scaling rapidly, or facing complex financial decisions. At Burkland, we also work with pre-seed companies who want an early financial model to build investor confidence.
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How do Burkland’s fractional CFOs support fundraising?
Our CFOs refine your financial model, prepare investor-ready materials, and help manage term sheets and due diligence. With deep relationships across top VC firms and experience in hundreds of successful rounds, we know what investors want to see, and how to improve your odds of getting funded.
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Do I get a dedicated CFO, or is it a rotating team?
You’ll work with a dedicated CFO who knows your business inside and out. Behind them, you’ll also have access to Burkland’s full team of finance, accounting, tax, and payroll specialists.
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How much time does a fractional CFO typically spend with a startup?
It depends on your stage and needs. Some startups need only a few hours of CFO time each month, while others want their CFO actively involved in weekly leadership discussions, quarterly planning, board meetings, and special projects. We tailor the level of engagement so you get exactly the support your company requires.
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How much does a fractional CFO cost?
Engagements vary based on stage and scope, but founders spend far less than the $300k+ a full-time CFO would cost. We provide clear pricing upfront, so there are no surprises. A fractional CFO costs a small fraction of hiring in-house.
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What industries do Burkland’s fractional CFOs specialize in?
Our CFOs have deep experience across venture-backed sectors including SaaS, AI, Fintech, Consumer & Manufacturing, Biotech & Healthcare, and Clean Energy. We match you with someone who understands your business model and sector dynamics.
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Will a fractional CFO help with board and investor communication?
Yes. Burkland CFOs prepare board decks, join board meetings, and serve as a financial bridge between you and your investors to help you build trust and credibility.
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What happens as my startup grows? Do I have to replace my fractional CFO with a full-time hire?
Many founders eventually hire a full-time CFO. Until then, your Burkland fractional CFO scales with you, supported by a full finance team. When the time comes, we help with the transition to an in-house hire.