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Burkland ยท 2 days ago

Director of Finance, Consumer & Real Estate

positionUnited States
timeContract
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date8+ years exp

Burkland Associates is a remote-first company focused on accelerating dreams by partnering with startups. The Director of Finance, Consumer & Real Estate will build scalable finance foundations for venture-backed brands and advise founders on financial strategies and operational complexities.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Finance experienceUnit economics modelingCash-flow managementAdvanced Excel/Google SheetsCPA credentialFundraising strategyOperational complexityExperience in CPG/DTCCommunication skillsMentoring

Required

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
Experience partnering closely with founders, boards, and investors in dynamic environments

Preferred

CPA credential strongly preferred; MBA or other advanced financial training a plus

Benefits

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.

Company

Burkland

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Burkland - start smart, scale fast. We provide outsourced CFOs, Accountants, Tax advisors and HR for fast-growing startups.
dateFounded in 2004
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
http://www.burklandassociates.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Marc Zablatsky
Managing Director CFO Practice
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Kate Adams
Chief Growth / Marketing Officer
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