Burkland Associates is hiring a Director of Finance

**About Us** Burkland's core purpose is to Accelerate Dreams. We believe that turning dreams into reality can change the world. We're at the forefront of this transformation. Startups crave our professionals — they're simply the best in the business. They seek our content because we're an industry thought leader. Startups trust our expertise so founders can laser-focus on their companies, products, and value-add. Just last year, our clients raised over $3B — a testament to our impact. We lead with our Core Purpose for both clients and employees. We're convinced that leaning into our Core Values (Fresh Perspectives, Exponential Value, Empathy, Trusted Partner) creates happy clients and equally happy team members. We're a remote-first company with over 180 incredible team members, 800+ clients, and an unwavering commitment to Accelerating Dreams. **Role** As a Director of Finance, you'll lead a team of consultants and oversee financial operations for our venture-backed startup clients. Your mission: drive finance transformation, manage FP&A and cash-flow strategies, and serve as the primary strategic partner. You'll ensure Burkland's methodologies, toolkits, and quality standards are fully deployed across all 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. • Customize processes—revenue recognition, KPI tracking, cash-runway analysis—to each client's unique 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, developing actionable roadmaps to boost growth and enhance margins. • Collaborate with Burkland's internal teams to gather 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 (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 quickly integrate into new organizations, establish trust, and drive immediate impact. • Thrives in ambiguous environments and proactively finds solutions with minimal guidance. • Mastery of monthly close, financial reporting, budgeting & forecasting, capital-raise modeling. • Strong understanding of accounting/GAAP principles is preferred. • Excel/Google Sheets expert; proficient 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. • Naturally curious problem-solver who loves learning and tackling new challenges, especially in cutting-edge technology and emerging industries. • Leads with integrity in every aspect of work and life. **What We Offer** • Flexible work schedule promoting work-life balance. • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance for you and your dependents. • Short & Long Term Disability Insurance for when you need support. • Flexible PTO - take time off when necessary. • 401(k) with company match to secure your retirement. • Generous home office expense reimbursement for your ideal workspace. • 100% remote-first - work from home or the beach! • Collaborative, communicative culture driven by our Core Purpose + Values. Work alongside incredibly smart people who love learning and sharing knowledge. *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/](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.*