Director of Finance, Healthcare & Life Sciences

Burkland Associates • New York, NY

10d • Remote

About The Position

As a Director of Finance, Healthcare & Life Sciences, you will partner with venture-backed healthcare, health-tech, and life sciences companies navigating reimbursement complexity, regulatory requirements, and capital-intensive growth. Your role is to bring financial clarity, discipline, and strategic insight to mission-driven organizations operating in regulated environments..

Requirements

• 8+ years in finance or consulting with healthcare, health-tech, or life sciences experience
• Familiarity with complex revenue and reimbursement models
• Strong appreciation for controls, compliance, and financial rigor
• Comfortable advising non-financial leaders in high-stakes environments
• Detail-oriented, structured, and trusted as a steady operator
• 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 financial reporting, forecasting, and board materials for healthcare clients
• Build models around revenue mix, reimbursement timing, and cash-flow predictability
• Support fundraising and long-range planning in capital-intensive environments
• Advise on staffing models, cost structures, and operational leverage
• Prepare companies for audits, diligence, and compliance reviews
• Mentor junior consultants supporting healthcare engagements

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