Director of Finance
Company:Burkland Associates
Location:United States
Languages:English
Seniority level:Director, 8+ years
Experience:8+ years
Skills:
LeadershipProject ManagementBusiness IntelligenceData AnalysisMicrosoft Power BICross-functional Team LeadershipTableauStrategyFinancial ManagementStrategic ManagementMicrosoft ExcelAnalytical SkillsCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringAccountingComplianceTeam managementFinancial analysisReportingBudgeting
Requirements:
8+ years in finance or consulting 3+ years as a senior finance executive in high-growth or venture-backed environments Proven ability to quickly establish trust and drive impact in new organizations Thrives in ambiguous environments and proactively finds solutions with limited direction Mastery of monthly close, financial reporting, budgeting & forecasting, capital-raise modeling Strong understanding of accounting/GAAP principles is preferred Expert user of Excel/Google Sheets Proficiency with BI tools (Tableau, Power BI) and FP&A platforms Exceptional at distilling complex analyses into concise, action-oriented insights Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related; MBA or CPA strongly preferred
Responsibilities:
Own monthly close oversight, board-level reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and investor communications. Implement standardized FP&A frameworks, scenario models, dashboard templates, and fundraising toolkits. Tailor processes such as revenue recognition, KPI tracking, and cash-runway analysis to client needs. Serve as escalation point for financial risks and advise on fundraising strategy, pricing optimization, and capital allocation. Lead recurring finance steering meetings to develop roadmaps for growth and margin enhancement. Collaborate with internal teams to refine offerings and pilot new tools. Mentor junior consultants and review deliverables. Track and report on client success metrics.
