Client Accounting Division Manager

The posting, as Burkland Associates wrote it

ABOUT US

Burkland's core purpose is to Accelerate Dreams. So often, turning dreams into reality helps change the world. We thrive at the forefront of this transformation. Startups desire our professionals as they are the best in the business. Startups seek our content because we are an industry thought leader. Startups trust our expertise, so founders can focus on their companies, products, and value-add. Because of our demonstrated value, our clients have raised more than $17.8B!

At Burkland, we lead with our Core Purpose. We do this for both our clients and our employees. We believe that leaning on our Core Values (Fresh Perspectives, Exponential Value, Empathy, Trusted Partner) will lead to happy clients and happy employees.

We are a remote-first company with over 185 team members, more than 800 clients, and a culture built on doing meaningful work with people who genuinely care about helping our clients grow. Come build something with us!

ROLE SUMMARY

The Client Accounting Division Manager runs their division as a self-contained business unit within Burkland. The role owns the division's P&L and staffing, and is accountable not only for its own scorecard but for the aggregate performance of every KPI held by roles within the division. Success is measured by both business and people outcomes: revenue, margin, utilization, service quality, and client retention, alongside the growth and engagement of the people doing the work. The division supports consumer and product-based startups, so the manager brings deep inventory and cost accounting expertise to guide the team’s technical work and client advice.

This is a hands-on people leadership role. The manager is expected to understand strengths and development needs of each team member in their business unit, set clear expectations, give consistent feedback, address performance issues early, and build a team that can deliver both accounting and proactive advisory work at a high standard. The manager also owns key client relationships and serves as the first-line escalation point for client issues, with a defined handoff path for anything beyond their resolution.

This job description outlines the core of the role, but it isn't meant to cover everything you'll do. As Burkland grows, your responsibilities may shift and new projects, tasks, or priorities may be added along the way. We hope you'll see that as a chance to stretch, learn, and broaden your contributions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Division Performance and KPI Accountability

• Own the business unit's P&L, including revenue, margin, and utilization targets.
• Drive aggregate performance across all KPIs assigned to Accounting Associates and Client Accounting Advisors, in addition to the manager's own scorecard.
• Track division performance regularly, identify gaps early, and take corrective action at the individual and team level.
• Report on division results to the Director of Accounting Advisory, i

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s to take on new challenges involving emerging technology and industries

• Strong command of GAAP and cost accounting, including inventory accounting (FIFO, LIFO, landed costs, shrinkage, and valuation adjustments)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CPA or CMA credential
• Experience owning or significantly contributing to a team budget, P&L, or book of business
• Prior experience leading a team within a professional services or client accounting environment
• Hands-on ERP and inventory system experience (NetSuite, QuickBooks, Cin7, Fishbowl, or similar)
• Experience leading or overseeing ERP or inventory software implementations

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

This is a remote position. Work is primarily performed at a computer for extended periods, requiring the ability to use a keyboard, view a screen, and communicate via video and phone. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO STATEMENT

Burkland Associates is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Burkland Associates is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or another legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit our careers page https://burklandassociates.com/careers/. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The base pay range target for the role described in this job description is 120,000-140,000. Final offer amounts depend on multiple factors such as candidate experience and expertise, geographic location, total compensation, and market data. In addition, full-time regular positions are eligible for, 401(k), health benefits, and other benefits; some of these benefits may be available for part-time.