Burkland - Start Smart, Scale Fast
 
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Your Startup’s Finance & HR Team, Without the Overhead

Fractional CFOs, accounting, tax, and HR built for venture-backed startups from pre-seed through growth stage.

One Partner, Complete Finance Stack

Your Embedded, Fractional Team that Scales with Your Startup

Accounting & Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping and financial systems that scale with you

Tax & Compliance

Proactive tax planning and multi-state compliance

R&D Tax Credit

R&D tax credits that extend runway and cash flow

Strategic Finance

Forecasting, KPIs, and board-ready financial strategy

Fractional CFO

Experienced CFO leadership for fundraising and scale

Financial Modeling

Dynamic financial models for growth and fundraising

HR & People Operations

HR strategy and people ops built for growing teams

Payroll & Benefits

Payroll accuracy and benefits support you can trust

M&A & Exit Support

Diligence-ready support for M&A and successful exits

Right-Size Support for Every Stage

Startup Finance Stack by Stage

Every stage of startup growth has its own opportunities and risks. Burkland keeps you ahead of fundraising, audits, and hiring without overbuilding too soon.

Pre-Seed

Foundations
  • Scalable accounting tech stack setup
  • Early internal finance controls
  • Tax preparation and compliance
  • Payroll and contractor compliance
  • Founder-friendly budget build

Seed

Raise-Ready
  • Accrual accounting and GAAP-aligned reporting
  • Comprehensive R&D tax credit support
  • Multi-state tax nexus strategy
  • Recruiting and talent pipeline development
  • Investor data room preparation

Series A-B

Scale-Ready
  • Fractional CFO leadership
  • Advanced accounting compliance
  • Multi-entity accounting oversight
  • Leadership team development
  • Systems upgrades (i.e., NetSuite, data warehouse)

Growth & Pre-Exit

Audit & Exit-Ready
  • M&A and IPO preparation
  • Audit management leadership
  • Exit-ready financial reporting
  • Pre-exit tax structuring
  • Full-time CFO transition support

Types of Startups We Work With

Position your AI startup for sustainable success with Burkland’s specialized team of finance, accounting, tax and HR experts at your side.

Focus on developing great software and growing your SaaS startup while we focus on areas like recurring revenue models, revenue recognition and forecasting.

Scale your Fintech startup with an experienced partner who stays fully up-to-date on new policies and regulations in this complex and changing sector.

Develop your offering and grow your business confidently with a team that understands your unique challenges around go-to-market strategies and pricing.

Our team of finance and operations professionals has helped hundreds of startups in the important and growing Biotech and Healthcare sectors.

Burkland provides accounting and strategic finance services for mission-driven organizations in the Clean Energy and Nonprofit sectors.

Why Burkland?

The trusted partner for startups that expect more from their finance team.

Flexible & Transparent Pricing


Choose between fixed or hourly pricing to align with your budget and growth strategy.

Rapid, Scalable Onboarding


We stand up your finance infrastructure in a matter of weeks, not months.


Comprehensive Financial Services


Strategic finance, fractional CFOs, accounting, payroll, tax, compliance—everything your startup needs in one trusted partner.

Dedicated Client Success Manager


A single point of contact ensures proactive communication and consistently high service.

Technology-Driven Solutions


We support all major finance platforms and stay ahead of emerging tools, helping you build a modern, future-ready tech stack.

Deep Institutional Knowledge

Our internal knowledge-sharing platform keeps our team sharp on market trends, regulations, and new technologies.

Elite Network Access


Leverage our unmatched network of VC firms and best-in-class service providers.

Relentless Talent Focus


Our internal recruiting team brings in top-tier finance talent from across the startup ecosystem.

Embedded Partnership Model


We don’t operate on the sidelines. Our team members integrate with your culture, systems, and goals.

Proven Track Record


Trusted by over 800 venture-backed startups, from pre-seed to growth stage, across today’s hottest industries.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We provide full-stack startup finance: fractional CFO services, strategic finance, accounting, tax and compliance, HR, and payroll. Think of us as your complete finance team, scaled to fit your company’s stage.

  • Burkland helps hundreds of startups across a broad range of industries. Our specialized practices focus on today’s fastest-growing sectors, including SaaS, AI, Fintech, Consumer & Manufacturing, Biotech & Healthcare, and Clean Energy.

  • Burkland works with all major finance and accounting platforms, including QuickBooks, NetSuite, Rillet, Puzzle, Gusto, Rippling, Bill.com, Ramp, and many others. We’ll help you set up, optimize, and integrate the right tech stack for your startup and stay flexible as new tools emerge.

  • We offer both fixed and hourly pricing, so you can choose what works best for your stage and needs. Costs vary by service level, from bookkeeping and tax compliance to strategic CFO support. Most founders find our model more flexible and significantly more cost-effective than hiring full-time staff.

  • Yes. We regularly work with pre-seed companies to build early financial models, set up accounting systems, and prepare for investor conversations. Getting these pieces in place early saves time and headaches down the road.

  • Our CFOs have supported hundreds of successful fundraising rounds across Seed, Series A, and beyond, helping startups secure over $22 billion in venture capital to date.

  • Burkland’s fractional CFOs support founders through every stage of fundraising, from refining your financial model and story, to preparing investor-ready materials, and navigating term sheets and due diligence. With experience across hundreds of successful rounds and strong familiarity with what top VC firms look for, we know how to position your startup to meet investor expectations and build confidence in your raise.

  • Communication is tailored to your preferences and the service package you select. Some packages include monthly review calls or weekly check-ins. All clients receive ongoing email and portal access for quick questions and secure document sharing.

  • Yes. You’ll have a dedicated account lead who knows your business inside and out and serves as your main point of contact, backed by specialists in finance, accounting, payroll, and tax. In addition, a Client Success Manager stays closely involved to ensure your needs are consistently met and your experience with us runs smoothly.

  • Yes. While many of our clients are in Silicon Valley and other major startup hubs, we support venture-backed startups across the entire U.S. and beyond.

  • Absolutely. Our systems and processes are built for remote collaboration, making it seamless to work with founders and teams wherever they are.

  • Every startup has different priorities depending on stage, sector, and funding. We right-size your finance function by building what you need now while laying the foundation for what’s next.

  • The first step is a conversation with our team to understand your goals. From there, we’ll recommend a tailored service plan and get you onboarded quickly, often within a week. Contact us to request more information.