Director of Finance, Consumer & Real Estate

Burkland Associates • New York, NY

56d • Remote

About The Position

As a Director of Finance, Consumer & Real Estate, you will partner with venture-backed consumer brands and real-estate-adjacent businesses to build scalable finance foundations. Your work will center on unit economics, margin expansion, inventory and cash-flow optimization, and capital planning for asset-heavy and growth-oriented business models.
You’ll act as a trusted strategic partner to founders navigating rapid growth, operational complexity, and investor expectations.

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

Nice To Haves

• CPA credential strongly preferred; MBA or other advanced financial training a plus
• Experience partnering closely with founders, boards, and investors in dynamic environments

Responsibilities

• 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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees