Director of Finance, Consumer & Real Estate

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 Consumer & Real Estate you will partner with venture-backed consumer brands and real-estate-adjacent businesses to build scalable finance foundations. Your work will center on unit economics margin expansion inventory and cash-flow optimization and capital planning for asset-heavy and growth-oriented business models.

Youll act as a trusted strategic partner to founders navigating rapid growth operational complexity and investor expectations.

Your Typical Atypical Day

• Lead monthly close oversight management reporting and board packages

• Build and refine unit economics models (CAC/LTV contribution margin inventory turns payback)

• Own cash-flow forecasting with a focus on working capital inventory and debt service

• Support pricing strategy promotions and margin optimization initiatives

• Partner with founders on fundraising strategy and capital structure decisions

• Advise on revenue recognition inventory accounting and cost allocation methodologies

• Mentor junior consultants supporting your client portfolio

About You

• 8 years in finance or consulting with experience in consumer CPG DTC marketplace hospitality or real-estate-adjacent businesses

• Strong intuition for unit economics margin drivers and cash-flow management

• Experience supporting inventory-heavy or asset-intensive business models

• Comfortable advising founders on debt vs. equity tradeoffs

• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets modeling skills

• Clear communicator who translates financial complexity into operational clarity

• 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.

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