Director of Finance, Consumer & Real Estate
Burkland AssociatesNew York, New York, United States
Posted January 13, 2026
71000 - 306800 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Burkland Associates empowers early-stage and growth-stage startups with fractional CFO, accounting, HR, and tax expertise, delivering strategic guidance that eases scaling challenges. Serving over 800 venture-backed companies across SaaS, AI, consumer, fintech, clean energy, biotech, and healthcare, the firm offers end-to-end financial planning, fundraising support, compliance, and operational modeling. Burkland’s distinctive value lies in its deep startup experience, fresh perspectives, and commitment to empathy and exponential value, positioning it as a trusted, accessible partner that translates complex financial insights into actionable growth strategies.
Job Description
Burkland is seeking a Director of Finance, Consumer & Real Estate to partner with venture-backed consumer brands and real-estate-adjacent businesses to build scalable finance foundations, focusing on unit economics, margin expansion, inventory and cash-flow optimization, and capital planning.
Requirements
- 8+ years in finance or consulting
- Experience in consumer, CPG, DTC, marketplace, hospitality, or real-estate-adjacent businesses
- Strong intuition for unit economics, margin drivers, and cash-flow management
Benefits
- Flexible work schedule
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible PTO
- 401 (k) with a company match
- Home office expense reimbursement