Finance Controller

Summary

Join Burkland, a remote-first company accelerating dreams for startups, as a Controller. This hands-on role involves implementing and overseeing accounting processes and systems for venture-backed clients from Seed to Series C stages. You will manage accountants, facilitate client meetings, and handle monthly and yearly financial closes. The ideal candidate is a strategic problem-solver with excellent communication skills and a passion for helping startups succeed. A background in management and familiarity with GAAP are essential. Burkland offers a flexible work schedule, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative, communicative culture.

Requirements

• Be naturally curious and a problem-solver
• Like to learn and be eager to take on new challenges, especially when it comes to cutting-edge technology and emerging industries
• Be a communicator
• Lead with integrity
• Take initiative and explore new ways of doing things
• Take an acutely accurate approach to work and enjoy analytical thinking
• Be an expert collaborator and give/ask for feedback regularly
• Be pals with GAAP
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or something similar, and over 5 years of progressive experience

Responsibilities

• Implement processes and systems for clients, including needs mapping, system selection, setup, and implementation
• Facilitate client meetings
• Oversee monthly and yearly financial closes
• Support startup clients needing Controller help
• Context shift, communicate, prioritize, and evaluate client needs
• Manage accountants and processes for clients and potentially internally
• Embrace the agile and scrappy nature of startups
• Building and Overseeing Accounting Processes for Full Cycle Accounting
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Chart of Accounts Review and Recommendations
• Cost of Goods Sold Guidance
• Prior Client-Facing Experience
• Preparation of Financial Statements, Reports and Presentations
• Accounting for Intercompany Activity and Performing Financial Statement Consolidations
• Accounting for Unrealized Gains and Losses
• Familiarity with Equity Accounting and Reconciliations for Stock, and Convertible Notes
• Advanced knowledge of ASC 606 - Revenue Recognition and ASC 842 - Lease Accounting
• Experience Overseeing the Work Product of Others
• Knowledge of the Financial Due Diligence Process

Preferred Qualifications

• Customer or client service experience
• CPA or CMA

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
• 401k 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
• Remote-first workplace