Director of Finance, Fintech & SaaS

Burkland Associates • New York, NY

55d • Remote

About The Position

As a Director of Finance, Fintech & SaaS, you will support venture-backed fintech and software companies operating in data-driven and often regulated environments. You’ll help founders scale responsibly by building best-in-class forecasting, revenue models, and financial controls while partnering on fundraising, growth efficiency, and investor communications.
This role is ideal for finance leaders who thrive at the intersection of technology, metrics, and capital markets.

Requirements

• 8+ years in finance or consulting with fintech, SaaS, or payments exposure
• Deep understanding of SaaS metrics, revenue models, and investor expectations
• Comfort operating in regulated or compliance-sensitive environments
• Strong modeling skills and experience with FP&A platforms or BI tools
• Ability to distill complex analyses into clear board- and founder-ready insights
• 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

• Own FP&A, forecasting, and board reporting for fintech and SaaS clients
• Build and maintain SaaS and fintech KPI frameworks (MRR/ARR, churn, net retention, CAC payback)
• Partner with founders on fundraising models, valuation narratives, and investor materials
• Support revenue recognition, deferred revenue, and multi-product pricing strategies
• Advise on cash-runway risk, burn optimization, and growth tradeoffs
• Mentor junior consultants delivering analytics and reporting

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.

What This Job Offers

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