Grant Accounting Controller

Summary

Join Burkland, a remote-first company accelerating dreams for startups, as a Controller. This hands-on role involves implementing accounting processes and systems for venture-backed clients, from Seed to Series C stages. You will manage accountants, oversee financial closes, and work with diverse clients, requiring strong communication and prioritization skills. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver, expert collaborator, and possesses strong analytical skills with a background in accounting and GAAP. Burkland offers a flexible work schedule, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or a similar field
• Over 5 years of progressive experience
• Naturally curious and a problem-solver
• Strong communication skills
• Integrity in all actions and communications
• Proactive and willing to explore new approaches
• Acutely accurate approach to work and analytical thinking skills
• Expert collaborator; actively seeks and provides feedback
• Knowledge of GAAP

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
• Accounting for Grants and Government Contracts
• Segregation of Direct and Indirect Costs, Allowable and Unallowable
• DCAA Compliance for Pre and Post-Award
• Revenue Recognition based on Grant Documents, Funder Restrictions, Milestones, and Deliverables

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CMA certification
• Customer or client service experience

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance for you and your dependents
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible PTO
• 401k with a company match
• Home office expense reimbursement
• Remote-first workplace