About Us
Burklands 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! Were a remote-first workplace so you can work from your home office or from the beach if youd 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 youd like to be a part of wed 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 to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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 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.
Required Experience:
Director
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