Burkland Associates

Burkland Associates

Fractional CFOs and strategic startup finance

Overview

Burkland provides startups with fractional financial leadership and operations support. Its team of fractional CFOs, accountants, HR advisors, and tax experts work with early-stage to growth-stage companies to deliver strategic guidance, financial insight, and scalable processes that enable growth. The service model pairs experienced finance and people professionals with startups across sectors such as SaaS, AI, Fintech, and healthcare, from Pre-Seed to Series C, to help teams grow with confidence. Unlike traditional accounting firms, Burkland emphasizes a hands-on, empathetic partnership that translates financial data into actionable plans and scalable systems. The company’s goal is to be a trusted, accessible partner that expands value for startups by aligning financial strategy with growth objectives and operational execution.

About Burkland Associates

Simplify's Rating
Why Burkland Associates is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consulting

Financial Services

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2004

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What believers are saying

  • January 2026 clients raised $4.41 billion, proving strong network pull.
  • May 12, 2026 AI-powered recruiting expands service breadth into a hot category.
  • July 2026 website highlights NetSuite, Rillet, and AI-driven finance modernization demand.

What critics are saying

  • Burkland depends on venture-backed startups; a 2026 funding slump cuts demand fast.
  • Numeric and Rillet compress outsourced accounting margins by replacing manual finance workflows.
  • AI talent-search and finance software erode Burkland's premium by 2027, threatening core revenue.

What makes Burkland Associates unique

  • Burkland serves 800+ venture-backed startups with CFO, tax, HR, and payroll.
  • Its full-stack model ties strategic finance to execution, not just advisory.
  • June 2026 services bundle AI recruiting, accounting, and fundraising support.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability Insurance

Flexible PTO

401(k) Company Match

Home Office Stipend

Company News

Burkland Associates
May 26th, 2021
Burkland As hired Jamie Ceglarz as Founder & Executive Recruiter on Apr 21st 21'.

Jamie Ceglarz joins Burkland As to discuss hiring trends and how to attract top talent to your startup in today’s competitive hiring environment.

Burkland Associates
May 10th, 2021
Burkland As hires Marc Zablatsky as CFO practice

Marc Zablatsky leads Burkland's Consumer CFO practice.

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