Burkland

Director of Finance, Consumer, Real Estate

Burkland

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Location Type: Remote

Location: New York • United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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
Benefits
  • 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! We're a remote-first workplace, so you can work from your home office or from the beach if you’d 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 you'd like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
unit economicscash-flow forecastinginventory accountingcost allocation methodologiesfinancial modelingmargin optimizationpricing strategyrevenue recognitionfinancial reportingdebt service management
Soft skills
clear communicationmentoringadvisingstrategic thinkingoperational claritycollaborationleadershipproblem-solvingintuitive understandingclient management
Certifications
CPAMBA