Burkland Associates - Technical Controller
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Requirements
• Your Typical, Atypical Day • Technical Oversight & Financial Preparation • Leverage your audit manager background to prepare monthly and annual GAAP financial statements and complex footnote disclosures that stand up to audit scrutiny. • Conduct technical review on complex, non-routine accounting positions and significant client deliverables. • Act as the internal technical expert, drafting and implementing accounting policies for startups (e.g., ASC 606 for SaaS, ASC 718 for stock-based comp, and capitalized software). • Build and monitor internal control frameworks right-sized for startups—balancing risk mitigation with the speed of a remote, fast-paced environment. • Define, document, and enforce the quality control framework for client deliverables, including review checklists, sampling methodologies, and standards for technical accounting documentation. • Serve as a technical resource to internal client service teams, offering guidance, training, and documentation support on technical accounting standards and appropriate accounting. • Manage the tracking for internal issues and significant review points identified by the QC function, ensuring timely and effective remediation efforts are in place. • Strategic Management Accounting • Translate complex data into clear narratives for founders, focusing on cash flow management, unit economics, and "what-if" scenario modeling. • Design real-time tracking for SaaS or E-commerce metrics (CAC, LTV, Churn) to drive data-backed board decisions. • Streamline the "close-to-report" cycle using cloud-based tech stacks. • Remote Client Advisory • Serve as the primary point of contact for founders, providing high-level oversight typically expected of a Controller or Audit Manager. • Lead clients through their first institutional audits, managing the relationship with external firms to ensure a seamless process.
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.
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