Burkland
Start Smart, Scale Fast
Director of Finance, Consumer, Real Estate
Location
New York
Posted
53 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Bachelor Degree8 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• 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
Job 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.
