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 Divisional Lead your role will involve leading a team of accounting consultants and overseeing operations specific to helping our venture-backed startup clients succeed. Additionally you will contribute to the business development efforts and leverage technology to optimize internal processes.
Your Typical Atypical Day
Lead and manage a team of accounting consultants providing guidance mentorship and support to maximize their potential. Foster a collaborative and high-performing environment within the division.
Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve divisional goals and objectives including hitting revenue and margin targets. Collaborate with leadership to align the divisions activities with the companys strategy.
Act as the primary point of contact for clients assigned directly to you ensuring exceptional service delivery and building long-term relationships. Understand the clients needs and provide strategic advice and solutions.
Act as a point of escalation for clients assigned to your direct reports ensuring exceptional service delivery and building long-term relationships. Guide your team on how to best meet their clients needs.
Identify new business opportunities and lead business development efforts for the division. Develop and maintain relationships with potential clients nurture leads and participate in client onboarding.
Oversee and manage complex projects ensuring timely completion quality deliverables and adherence to client expectations.
Stay abreast of industry best practices to ensure compliance and minimize risks. Implement adequate internal controls and processes within the division.
About You
You are naturally curious and a problem-solver. Youre someone who likes to learn and is eager to take on new challenges especially regarding cutting-edge technology and emerging industries.
You lead with integrity in all that you say and do.
You take the initiative and jump at the opportunity to explore new ways of doing things.
You take an acutely accurate approach to your work and look forward to the parts of your job that require analytical thinking.
You have a Bachelors degree in business accounting finance or something similar and over 5 years of progressive experience.
CPA or CMA is a bonus.
3-5 years of proven experience with people management. Preferably in the startup sector.
Strong knowledge of revenue recognition (Subscription - time-based use-based) 606 commissions related to 606 etc.
Strong track record of leadership and team management.
Exceptional client relationship management skills with the ability to understand client needs.
Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks meet deadlines and deliver high-quality results.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with clients team members and leadership.
Strong working knowledge of software is key in this role. Daily youll be using the entire G-Suite QuickBooks Online Ramp Expensify Concur. Youll also be using Zoom and other video conferencing tools to facilitate client meetings.
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 base pay range target for the role described in this job description is $120000 - $135000. Final offer amounts depend on multiple factors such as candidate experience and expertise geographic location total compensation and 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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