About Us
Burkland’s 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 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.
The Role
We are looking for a dynamic + strategic teammate at Burkland. If you have a background as a Controller in BioTech, MedTech, Digital Health,and/or Healthcare IT, and a passion for helping venture-backed startups succeed, Burkland is a wonderful fit for you!
The Controller position is a hands-on role, responsible for ensuring timely and accurate reporting of clients’ key financial data as well as optimizing their accounting systems and processes.
Your Typical, Atypical, Day
You’ll be working with a variety of clients and the ability to context shift, communicate, prioritize, and evaluate needs is the most important thing you’ll be doing in this role.
About You
You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
You take the initiative and jump at the opportunity to explore new ways of doing things.
You have a Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or something similar, and over 5 years of progressive experience, preferably in a startup environment.
Core Competencies
building and overseeing accounting processes for our clients (including monthly and yearly financial close, invoicing, A/R, A/P, general ledger, project accounting, and cash management).
equity (Carta experience preferred).
Knowledge of R&D accounting and/or MSO/PC model is a plus (not required but a huge plus), as well as multi-entity consolidations.
Strong working knowledge of software is vital in this role. On a daily basis, you’ll be using the entire G-Suite, Quickbooks online, Bill.com, Ramp + Expensify. You’ll also be using Zoom and other video conferencing tools to facilitate client meetings.
What We Offer
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 you'd like to be a part of, we'd 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 https://burklandassociates.com/careers/.
Pursuant 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 $90,000 - $120,000. Final offer amounts depend on multiple factors such as candidate experience and expertise, geographic location, total compensation, and market data. In 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 employees.