Remote (Global)

Burkland Associates is hiring a Director of Finance

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the monthly financial close process and lead board reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and communication with investors.
  • Deploy standardized financial planning and analysis frameworks, scenario models, dashboards, and fundraising resources across client engagements.
  • Adapt financial processes—including revenue recognition, KPI monitoring, and cash runway assessments—to fit the specific stage and business model of each client.
  • Act as the primary contact for financial risk issues, providing strategic guidance to founders and leadership teams on fundraising, pricing, and capital deployment.
  • Lead regular finance review meetings to create actionable plans that drive growth and improve profitability.
  • Work with internal teams to gather client insights, enhance fractional finance services, and test emerging tools such as BI integrations and forecasting platforms.
  • Provide mentorship to junior consultants, reviewing their work and guiding them in financial best practices.
  • Monitor and report on key client outcomes, including successful fundraising rounds, forecast accuracy gains, and margin improvements.

Benefits

  • Flexible scheduling to support a balanced lifestyle.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance for financial protection during unforeseen circumstances.
  • Flexible paid time off policy allowing time away from work as needed.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
  • Generous reimbursement for home office setup to ensure productivity.
  • Fully remote work environment—work from anywhere, whether at home or on the go.
  • A collaborative and open culture rooted in organizational purpose and values.
  • Opportunity to work alongside highly skilled professionals who value continuous learning and knowledge exchange.

Compensation

Base pay range not specified; final offer determined by experience, expertise, location, and market benchmarks.

Work Arrangement

Remote-first

Team

Collaborative, values-driven team environment focused on innovation and client impact.

About Us

  • The organization’s mission is to Accelerate Dreams, supporting transformative ideas that turn into real-world impact.
  • Startups seek out its professionals, recognized as top-tier in the industry.
  • Its content is widely respected, establishing thought leadership in the startup finance space.
  • Clients rely on its expertise so founders can focus on building their products and businesses.
  • Clients raised over $3 billion collectively in the past year, demonstrating proven value.
  • The mission guides actions for both clients and team members.
  • Upholding core values leads to satisfied clients and engaged employees.
  • A remote-first company with more than 180 team members, over 800 clients, and a shared commitment to advancing innovation.

Culture

  • Mission: Accelerate Dreams
  • Core Values: Fresh Perspectives, Exponential Value, Empathy, Trusted Partner
  • Remote-first operating model
  • Collaborative and communicative work environment
  • Emphasis on continuous learning and knowledge sharing

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.

Other

  • Employer committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or other protected status.
  • Accommodations available for applicants with disabilities; details accessible via careers page.
  • In compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered.
  • Final compensation offers vary based on candidate experience, expertise, geographic location, total compensation package, and market data.
  • The base pay range for this role is not numerically defined in the job posting.

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Required Skills
Financial ReportingBudgetingForecastingExcelBusiness IntelligenceFinancial AnalysisStrategic Planning
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Burkland Associates
Burkland Associates provides financial and operational services to startups. They are an industry thought leader and trusted partner, helping venture-backed founders focus on their companies. Their clients raised over $3B last year.
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Posted 7 months ago